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Mormonism: A Very Short Introduction
Richard Lyman Bushman
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Description for Mormonism: A Very Short Introduction
Paperback. This introduction covers the history of Mormonism and an analysis of Mormon beliefs, beginning with their prophet, Joseph Smith. It examines how the religion has adapted and changed since its founder's death, and answers some of the common questions people have about Mormonism. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 144 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC99. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 114 x 10. Weight in Grams: 116.
Mormonism is frequently described as the most successful indigenous American religion. Mormon beliefs arouse curiosity because they depart from normal Christian doctrine, leading to the question: Are Mormons Christian? This introduction will include the history of the contemporary Mormonism, and an analysis and emphasis of Mormon beliefs, beginning with Joseph Smith, the founding prophet. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, ... Read more
Mormonism is frequently described as the most successful indigenous American religion. Mormon beliefs arouse curiosity because they depart from normal Christian doctrine, leading to the question: Are Mormons Christian? This introduction will include the history of the contemporary Mormonism, and an analysis and emphasis of Mormon beliefs, beginning with Joseph Smith, the founding prophet. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
Very Short Introductions
Condition
New
Weight
113g
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195310306
SKU
V9780195310306
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About Richard Lyman Bushman
Richard Lyman Bushman is Gouverneur Morris Professor of History Emeritus at Columbia University. An authority on Mormon history, he is the author of Building the Kingdom: A History of Mormons in America (with Claudia Bushman) and the best-selling Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling.
Reviews for Mormonism: A Very Short Introduction
"Written by the dean of Mormon studies, Richard Bushman...this book
a Berlitz guide of sorts to the complex world of modern Mormonism
is probably the most efficient way to grasp what it means to be a Mormon today."
Samuel Morris Brown, The Wall St. Journal "An elegant, even-handed introduction."
Catholic Herald "Engaging...Bushman s latest work may indeed be very ... Read more
a Berlitz guide of sorts to the complex world of modern Mormonism
is probably the most efficient way to grasp what it means to be a Mormon today."
Samuel Morris Brown, The Wall St. Journal "An elegant, even-handed introduction."
Catholic Herald "Engaging...Bushman s latest work may indeed be very ... Read more