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Explore one of the earliest and largest homegrown U.S. faiths Looking for an easy and informative resource about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Then
Mormonism For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the book you've been waiting for. Discover who the Latter-day Saints are, what they believe, and what a Mormon church service entails. You'll also explore the history of the Church as well as current customs, practices, and views.
Mormonism For Dummies is a must-read for anyone interested in the Latter-day Saint (LDS) church.
Inside... - Learn about Heavenly Parents, eternal families, and the Savior's atonement
- Uncover the history and origins of the LDS faith
- Compare Mormon beliefs with other Christian denominations
- Find out where the LDS church stands on race, women, and polygamy
- Discover why the Church is moving away from the term "Mormon"
Sommario
Introduction 1
Part 1: What the Mormon Faith Is All About 5 Chapter 1: A New World Religion 7
Chapter 2: The Mormon Plan of Salvation 19
Chapter 3: Heavenly Parents, Savior, and Holy Ghost 41
Chapter 4: Restoring the Priesthood and the Church 61
Chapter 5: Together Forever: The Eternal Importance of Family 77
Part 2: Eternal Rituals and Endless Meetings 93 Chapter 6: Welcome to the Meetinghouse! 95
Chapter 7: Sacred, Not Secret: Inside Mormon Temples 117
Chapter 8: In and Around Church Headquarters 137
Part 3: Holy Books and Sacred History 155 Chapter 9: The Bible and the Book of Mormon 157
Chapter 10: Mormonism's Other Scriptures 177
Chapter 11: Searching for a Home 193
Chapter 12: Moving on to Utah with Brigham Young 209
Chapter 13: Building the Kingdom in Utah 219
Part 4: Mormonism Today 235 Chapter 14: Called to Serve: Missionaries and International Growth 237
Chapter 15: Hot-Button Issues for Latter-day Saints 251
Chapter 16: Earthly Sacrifices for Heavenly Blessings 267
Chapter 17: Connecting with God and Each Other 283
Chapter 18: In the World but Not of the World 295
Part 5: The Part of Tens 309 Chapter 19: Quick Answers to Ten Common Questions About Mormonism 311
Chapter 20: Ten Mormon Places to Visit 321
Chapter 21: Ten Famous Latter-day Saints You've Probably Never Heard Of 329
Index 335
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Christopher Kimball Bigelow has authored several books on Mormonism and is a former editor of the LDS church's official
Ensign magazine. He was the co-founder and editor of the Mormon literary magazine
Irreantum.
Jana Riess, PhD, is an author of many books on Mormonism and is a senior columnist for Religion News Service. She has also spoken about the LDS church at conferences and in media interviews.
