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An Introduction to Mormonism

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title An Introduction to Mormonism
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Douglas J. Davies
SeriesIntroduction to Religion
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:284
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreChurch history
Christian theology
ISBN/Barcode 9780521520645
ClassificationsDewey:289.3
Audience
Professional & Vocational
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 23 October 2003
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

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).

Reviews

"This wide-ranging, thorough, an dperceptive work is as accessible to the layperson as to the scholar and provides an important contribution to Mormon studies." Nova Religio "Davies describes the landscape of Mormon belief with insight and originality" - The Journal of Religion Jill Mulvay Derr, Brigham Young University