An Introduction to Mormonism

Douglas J. Davies

ISBN 10: 0521520649 / ISBN 13: 9780521520645

Edité par Cambridge University Press, 2003

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Although one of the fastest growing religious movements in the world, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints remains a mystery in terms of its core beliefs and theological structure. This timely book provides an important introduction to the basic history, doctrines and practices of The LDS--the 'Mormon' Church. Emphasizing sacred texts and prophecies as well as the crucial Temple rituals of endowments, marriage and baptism, it is written by a non-believer, who describes Mormonism in ways that non-Mormons can understand.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: An Introduction to Mormonism
• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date de parution: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0521520649
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780521520645
• Reliure: Taschenbuch
• État de l'article: Neu
• Dimensions: 229 L x 152 H x 15 P (en millimètres) 229 millimètres de largeur par 152 millimètres de hauteur par 15 millimètres de profondeur
• Poids: 416 grammes

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Synopsis

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of the fastest growing religious movements in the world. It is highly visible, with a massive missionary program, yet it remains a mystery in terms of its core beliefs and theological structure. This 2003 book provides an introduction to the basic history, doctrines and practices of The LDS - the 'Mormon' Church. Written by a non-Mormon it neither seeks to prove or disprove the truthfulness of the religious claims of that faith but rather to describe them in ways that non-Mormons can understand. Particular emphasis is given to sacred texts and prophecies as well as to the crucial Temple rituals of endowments, marriage and baptism for the dead, through which human beings may achieve their divine potential. This rich comparative study offers an understanding of Mormon theology and ideas of humanity.

À propos de l?auteur

Douglas J. Davies is Professor in the Study of Religion at the Department of Theology at the University of Durham. He is the author of numerous books including The Mormon Culture of Salvation (2000) and Death, Ritual and Belief (2002).