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Book SynopsisIn Mormon Christianity Stephen H. Webb becomes the first respected non-Mormon theologian to explore in depth what traditional Christians can learn from the Latter-Day Saints. Richard Mouw''s recent work, Talking with Mormons, focuses on making the case that Mormons are not a cult and that Christians should tolerate them. But even Mouw, sympathetic as he is, follows all other non-Mormon theologians in declining to accept Mormons as members of the Christian family. They are not a cult, Mouw writes, but rather a religion related to be set apart from traditional Christianity. Mormons themselves are adamant that they are Christian, and eloquent writers within their own faith have tried to make this case, but no theologian outside the LDS church has ever tried to demonstrate just how Christian they are. Webb writes neither as a critic nor a defender of Mormonism but as a sympathetic observer who is deeply committed to engaging with Mormon ideas. His book is unique in taking Mormon theology s
Trade ReviewMuch of this book reads like an extended love letter, not one from the lover to his beloved, but from the lover to his family explaining what he loves about her and responding to the family s objections...Webb is a readable writer, quite capable of explaining technical philosophical ideas in nonphilosophical terms...I strongly recommend Webb's book, not just to the non-Mormons at whom it is aimed but also to Mormons. Latter-day Saints will learn a great deal about Catholicism by reading it...Webb's book offers non-Mormons a love letter explaining why he loves Mormons and giving them reasons why they might also. * Mormon Studies Review *
Table of ContentsContents ; Ch. 1: Mormon Envy ; Ch. 2: The Magic and Marvel of Being Mormon ; Ch. 3: What's Up with Mormons and Matter? ; Ch. 4: The Other Side of the Family Tree: Relatives or Impersonators? ; Ch. 5: Brigham Young, Philosopher of Industry ; Ch. 6: How to Heal Modernity's Mental Breakdown ; Ch. 7: The Decision ; Appendix A: Two Theological Problems that Mormonism Solves ; Appendix B: Three Philosophical Problems that Mormonism Needs to Solve ; Sources and Suggested Reading ; Acknowledgments
