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…mehr
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"
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.
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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
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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