Mormonism For Dummies
eBook - PDF

Mormonism For Dummies

  1. 371 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

About this book

Explore one of the fastest-growing religions in the world

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the first Christian faith to be developed in America, and today the Church is home to millions—both inside and outside the United States. Mormonism For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a valuable tool for individuals interested in learning more about the beliefs and practices of the widely-practiced Latter-day Saint faith. In this informative book, you'll explore the different denominations of the Church, recent changes to the Church's customs and practices'which also covers why the Church encourages a shift away from the term "Mormon" and more.

Inside, you'll:

  • Discover the history and origins of the Church of Latter-Day Saints
  • Understand the Church's official stances on areas, including race, the status of women, and polygamy
  • Examine subjects like religious fundamentalism and orthodoxy through the lens of practicing LDS members

A must-read for anyone interested in the rituals, customs, beliefs, and politics of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, Mormonism For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the straightforward and unbiased info you need to understand this nuanced faith.

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Information

Publisher
For Dummies
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781394315765
eBook ISBN
9781394315789

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Introduction
  5. Part 1 What the Mormon Faith Is All About
  6. Part 2 Eternal Rituals and Endless Meetings
  7. Part 3 Holy Books and Sacred History
  8. Part 4 Mormonism Today
  9. Part 5 The Part of Tens
  10. Index
  11. EULA