Get the facts on temples, tithing, missions, and caffeine
Mormon doctrines, rituals, and history, demystified at last!Mormonism, or the LDS Church, is one of the world's fastest growing religions. But unless you were raised a Mormon, you probably don't have a clear picture of LDS beliefs and practices. Covering everything from Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon to tithing and family home evening, this friendly guide will get you up to speed in no time.
Discover: * How the LDS Church differs from other Christian churches * What Mormons believe * What happens in Mormon temples and meetinghouses * The history of the LDS Church * LDS debates on race, women, and polygamy
By:
Jana Riess (Publisher's Weekly), Christopher Kimball Bigelow Imprint: For Dummies Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 188mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 522g ISBN:9780764571954 ISBN 10: 0764571958 Pages: 384 Publication Date:11 February 2005 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Replaced By: 9781394315765 Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Jana Riess, PhD, has a doctorate in American religious history and is religion book review editor at Publishers Weekly. Christopher Kimball Bigelow is a writer and editor. Both are Mormons.