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An Exposition of the Blasphemous Doctrines and Delusions of the So-Called Latter-Day Saints, or Mormons (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Hepburn, Andrew Balfour

 
9781333595258: An Exposition of the Blasphemous Doctrines and Delusions of the So-Called Latter-Day Saints, or Mormons (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A provocative, firsthand critique of early Mormonism and its followers. This tract presents a controversial account that seeks to expose what the author calls impositions and abominable practices associated with Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon, and the Latter-Day Saints. Written as a personal journey from doubt to exposure, it blends testimony, historical references, and published excerpts to argue why the movement misleads readers and worshippers alike.

From a Scottish context in the 1840s–1850s, the author recounts his path to doubt, including early welcome, then discovery of beliefs and practices he deems troubling. The book aims to present the movement’s foundations, then compare them to the Bible and to what the author regards as true Christianity. Although the tone is passionate, the work frames itself as a public warning and a call for scrutiny of religious claims.




  • Contains fighter‑style testimony, legal encounters, and public debates about Mormon doctrine.

  • Discusses the Book of Mormon, its claimed origins, and debates over its authenticity.

  • Assesses beliefs about prophets, angels, and the nature of God as presented by early church leaders.

  • Offers comparisons between claimed revelations and scriptural references, with a focus on discernment and accountability.



Ideal for readers interested in 19th‑century religious controversy, polemical history, or the debates surrounding early Mormonism.

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