Publisher's Synopsis
The Mystery of Mormonism is a book written by Stuart Martin that explores the history, beliefs, and practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church. The book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Mormonism, including its origins, teachings, and controversies.The author begins by introducing the founder of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith, and the events that led to the formation of the church. He then delves into the core beliefs of Mormonism, such as the belief in a modern-day prophet, the Book of Mormon, and the concept of eternal families.Throughout the book, the author also addresses some of the controversies surrounding the Mormon Church, such as its history of polygamy and its stance on LGBTQ+ rights. He also explores the role of women in the church and the church's relationship with other religions.The Mystery of Mormonism is a well-researched and informative book that provides readers with a deeper understanding of the Mormon faith. It is suitable for both Mormons and non-Mormons who are interested in learning more about this fascinating religion.1920. Contents: Mormonism declares itself; infant church; polygamy revelation and the death of Joseph Smith; Brigham Young's rise to power; Mormon via Dolorosa; handcart tragedy; bloody reformation of 1856-57; Mormon war; mountain meadows massacre; church under Brigham Young; coming of civilization to Utah; Brigham Young, the man and the prophet; a new era opens; betrayal of Utah; victory of the church; Salt Lake City today; endowment ceremonies; government and creed; conflict of creed and intellect; new prophet; what of the future. Handsomely illustrated and includes an appendix on seceders from the parent church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.