The Heart of Mormonism (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162732732)

The Heart of Mormonism is a book written by John Henry Evans that provides a comprehensive overview of the beliefs and practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church. The author draws on his own experiences as a member of the church and his extensive research to explore the history, theology, and culture of this unique religious movement. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the life of Joseph Smith, the founder of the church, the doctrine of the Book of Mormon, the role of the priesthood, and the church's approach to social issues such as marriage and family. The author also addresses some of the controversies and misconceptions surrounding the church, such as its history of polygamy and its stance on LGBT rights. Overall, The Heart of Mormonism provides a thorough and insightful introduction to the beliefs and practices of one of the fastest-growing religions in the world.1930. This is a new textbook on the history and doctrine of the Church covering the following points: A change of emphasis from the details of Church history and doctrine to a clear understanding of the message and mission of the Church and the means by which the great objectives for which it was founded may be realized; Establish clearly the divine mission of the Prophet Joseph Smith; Make clear the Church as revealed to him is an instrument in God's hands for the redemption of all mankind; That emphasis be placed on the distinct message of Mormonism; An explanation be made on sociological grounds of the friction between Mormonism and other churches and social groups; Emphasis be laid on the message to the world of the Book of Mormon; Show what contributions the Church has made to the progress of the world; Show that the Church organization is a model of efficiency; and That the Church offers in its various institutions the best means for the satisfaction of their deepest needs. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Henry Evans
ISBN-10: 1162732733
ISBN-13: 9781162732732
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 544
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.10d