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Understanding The Book Of Mormon
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Author : Grant Hardy
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2010-04-07
Understanding The Book Of Mormon written by Grant Hardy and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-07 with Religion categories.
Mark Twain once derided the Book of Mormon as "chloroform in print." Long and complicated, written in the language of the King James version of the Bible, it boggles the minds of many. Yet it is unquestionably one of the most influential books ever written. With over 140 million copies in print, it is a central text of one of the largest and fastest-growing faiths in the world. And, Grant Hardy shows, it's far from the coma-inducing doorstop caricatured by Twain. In Understanding the Book of Mormon, Hardy offers the first comprehensive analysis of the work's narrative structure in its 180 year history. Unlike virtually all other recent world scriptures, the Book of Mormon presents itself as an integrated narrative rather than a series of doctrinal expositions, moral injunctions, or devotional hymns. Hardy takes readers through its characters, events, and ideas, as he explores the story and its messages. He identifies the book's literary techniques, such as characterization, embedded documents, allusions, and parallel narratives. Whether Joseph Smith is regarded as author or translator, it's noteworthy that he never speaks in his own voice; rather, he mediates nearly everything through the narrators Nephi, Mormon, and Moroni. Hardy shows how each has a distinctive voice, and all are woven into an integral whole. As with any scripture, the contending views of the Book of Mormon can seem irreconcilable. For believers, it is an actual historical document, transmitted from ancient America. For nonbelievers, it is the work of a nineteenth-century farmer from upstate New York. Hardy transcends this intractable conflict by offering a literary approach, one appropriate to both history and fiction. Regardless of whether readers are interested in American history, literature, comparative religion, or even salvation, he writes, the book can best be read if we examine the text on its own terms.
Isaiah In The Book Of Mormon
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Author : Donald W. Parry
language : en
Publisher: Maxwell Institute
Release Date : 1998
Isaiah In The Book Of Mormon written by Donald W. Parry and has been published by Maxwell Institute this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Bible categories.
Of Isaiah' prophetic writings, the resurrected Lord taught, "Search these things diligently; for great are the words of Isaiah" (3 Nephi 32:1). Yet no chapters in the Book of Mormon are more difficult to understand than the Isaiah passages quoted by Nephi, Jacob, Abinadi, and Christ himself. The 17 essays in Isaiah in the Book of Mormon take a variety of approaches in seeking to help readers make the most of Isaiah's teachings. The contributing scholars draw on the Book of Mormon prophets as knowledgeable guides, examining how and why those ancient writers used and interpreted Isaiah's prophetic teachings. They explain Nephi's keys for understanding the great prophet, use historical and linguistic information to clarify his meanings, examine recurring themes, and reflect on the influence of these texts on ancient and modern saints.
An Introduction To Mormonism
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Author : Douglas James Davies
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2003-10-23
An Introduction To Mormonism written by Douglas James Davies and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-10-23 with History categories.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of the fastest growing religious movements in the world. It is highly visible, with a massive missionary program, yet it remains a mystery in terms of its core beliefs and theological structure. This 2003 book provides an introduction to the basic history, doctrines and practices of The LDS - the 'Mormon' Church. Written by a non-Mormon it neither seeks to prove or disprove the truthfulness of the religious claims of that faith but rather to describe them in ways that non-Mormons can understand. Particular emphasis is given to sacred texts and prophecies as well as to the crucial Temple rituals of endowments, marriage and baptism for the dead, through which human beings may achieve their divine potential. This rich comparative study offers an understanding of Mormon theology and ideas of humanity.
Understanding The Book Of Mormon
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Author : Grant Hardy
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2010-04-07
Understanding The Book Of Mormon written by Grant Hardy and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-07 with Religion categories.
Mark Twain once derided the Book of Mormon as "chloroform in print." Long and complicated, written in the language of the King James version of the Bible, it boggles the minds of many. Yet it is unquestionably one of the most influential books ever written. With over 140 million copies in print, it is a central text of one of the largest and fastest-growing faiths in the world. And, Grant Hardy shows, it's far from the coma-inducing doorstop caricatured by Twain. In Understanding the Book of Mormon, Hardy offers the first comprehensive analysis of the work's narrative structure in its 180 year history. Unlike virtually all other recent world scriptures, the Book of Mormon presents itself as an integrated narrative rather than a series of doctrinal expositions, moral injunctions, or devotional hymns. Hardy takes readers through its characters, events, and ideas, as he explores the story and its messages. He identifies the book's literary techniques, such as characterization, embedded documents, allusions, and parallel narratives. Whether Joseph Smith is regarded as author or translator, it's noteworthy that he never speaks in his own voice; rather, he mediates nearly everything through the narrators Nephi, Mormon, and Moroni. Hardy shows how each has a distinctive voice, and all are woven into an integral whole. As with any scripture, the contending views of the Book of Mormon can seem irreconcilable. For believers, it is an actual historical document, transmitted from ancient America. For nonbelievers, it is the work of a nineteenth-century farmer from upstate New York. Hardy transcends this intractable conflict by offering a literary approach, one appropriate to both history and fiction. Regardless of whether readers are interested in American history, literature, comparative religion, or even salvation, he writes, the book can best be read if we examine the text on its own terms.
A New Approach To Studying The Book Of Mormon Another Testament Of Jesus Christ
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Author : Lynn Rosenvall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-02
A New Approach To Studying The Book Of Mormon Another Testament Of Jesus Christ written by Lynn Rosenvall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02 with Religion categories.
A formatted version of the Book of Mormon organized by events emphasizing narrators, speakers, locations, dates and quoted passages
Unlocking The Book Of Mormon
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Author : Daniel H. Ludlow
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007-01-01
Unlocking The Book Of Mormon written by Daniel H. Ludlow and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with Book of Mormon categories.
The Covenant Path In The Bible And The Book Of Mormon
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Author : Taylor Halverson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-02-27
The Covenant Path In The Bible And The Book Of Mormon written by Taylor Halverson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-27 with Religion categories.
In this powerful explanation of the origins, meaning, and scriptural expressions of the covenant path, best-selling author Dr. Taylor Halverson unfolds how the Bible and the Book of Mormon were written to preserve the covenant path. How is the Bible structured on the covenant path? What is the covenantal purpose of the Book of Mormon? Learn the covenantal meaning of these phrases: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.If ye keep my commandments ye shall prosper in the land.It is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.Do not add or take away.Walk before God.Read this book and see how clearly the covenant path has been marked in scripture and in our lives
Americanist Approaches To The Book Of Mormon
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Author : Elizabeth A. Fenton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Americanist Approaches To The Book Of Mormon written by Elizabeth A. Fenton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Religion categories.
As the sacred text of a modern religious movement of global reach, The Book of Mormon has undeniable historical significance. That significance, this volume shows, is inextricable from the intricacy of its literary form and the audacity of its historical vision. This landmark collection brings together a diverse range of scholars in American literary studies and related fields to definitively establish The Book of Mormon as an indispensable object of Americanist inquiry not least because it is, among other things, a form of Americanist inquiry in its own right--a creative, critical reading of "America." Drawing on formalist criticism, literary and cultural theory, book history, religious studies, and even anthropological field work, Americanist Approaches to The Book of Mormon captures as never before the full dimensions and resonances of this "American Bible."
The Complete Idiot S Guide To Understanding Mormonism
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Author : Drew Williams
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2003-06-03
The Complete Idiot S Guide To Understanding Mormonism written by Drew Williams and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-06-03 with Religion categories.
From its founding in pioneer times to the present day, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has been both mysterious and misunderstood—with some Protestant faiths not even recognizing the Mormons as Christians. This fascinating guide debunks the myths of Mormonism and reveals its history, faith, and culture.