Description
Book SynopsisDeals with Mormon doctrines, rituals, and history. This guide helps readers discover: how the LDS Church differs from other Christian churches; what Mormons believe; what happens in Mormon temples and meeting houses; the history of the LDS Church; and, LDS debates on race, women, and polygamy.
Table of ContentsIntroduction.
Part I: What the Mormon Faith Is All About.
Chapter 1: A New World Religion.
Chapter 2: The Mormon Plan of Salvation.
Chapter 3: Heavenly Parents, Savior, and Holy Ghost.
Chapter 4: Restoring the Priesthood and the Church.
Chapter 5: Together Forever: The Eternal Importance of Family.
Part II: Eternal Rituals and Endless Meetings.
Chapter 6: Welcome to the Meetinghouse!
Chapter 7: Sacred, Not Secret: Inside Mormon Temples.
Chapter 8: In and around Church Headquarters.
Part III: Holy Books and Sacred History.
Chapter 9: The Bible and the Book of Mormon.
Chapter 10: Mormonism’s Other Scriptures.
Chapter 11: Searching for a Home.
Chapter 12: Moving on to Utah with Brigham Young.
Chapter 13: Building the Kingdom in Utah.
Part IV: Mormonism Today.
Chapter 14: Called to Serve: Missionaries and International Growth.
Chapter 15: Hot-Button Issues for Mormons.
Chapter 16: Sacrificing on Earth to Receive Blessings in Heaven.1
Chapter 17: Connecting with God and Each Other.
Chapter 18: In the World but Not of the World.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: Ten Famous Mormons.
Chapter 20: Quick Answers to Ten Common Questions About Mormonism.
Chapter 21: Ten Mormon Places to Visit.
Index.
