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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Engaging and utterly original in its conception, this study of the Mormon faith in Ireland provides a fascinating lens for understanding the effects of globalization and secularization on religious faith. This deep dive into local congregational life demonstrates how the study of a historically marginalized faith sheds light on broader political and cultural patterns.”--Laurie Maffly-Kipp, coeditor of
Proclamation to the People: Nineteenth Century Mormonism and the Pacific Basin FrontierTable of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction
- Religion in Contemporary Ireland
- The Challenges of Belonging in Modern Mormonism
- They All Seem Very Nice but It’s a Bit Weird Isn’t It?
- Their Ancestors Are Watching Them
- Irish-Irish and Mormon-Irish
- We Preach That Culture
Conclusion: Reflections for the Future
Notes
Bibliography
Index
