{"product_id":"mormonism-for-dummies-isbn-9781394315765","title":"Mormonism For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore one of the fastest-growing religions in the world\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the first Christian faith to be developed in America, and today the Church is home to millions—both inside and outside the United States. \u003ci\u003eMormonism For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable tool for individuals interested in learning more about the beliefs and practices of the widely-practiced Latter-day Saint faith. In this informative book, you'll explore the different denominations of the Church, recent changes to the Church's customs and practices'which also covers why the Church encourages a shift \u003ci\u003eaway\u003c\/i\u003e from the term “Mormon” and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the history and origins of the Church of Latter-Day Saints\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the Church's official stances on areas, including race, the status of women, and polygamy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine subjects like religious fundamentalism and orthodoxy through the lens of practicing LDS members\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA must-read for anyone interested in the rituals, customs, beliefs, and politics of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, \u003ci\u003eMormonism For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the straightforward and unbiased info you need to understand this nuanced faith. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: What the Mormon Faith Is All About 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: A New World Religion 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Mormon Plan of Salvation 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Heavenly Parents, Savior, and Holy Ghost 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Restoring the Priesthood and the Church 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Together Forever: The Eternal Importance of Family 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Eternal Rituals and Endless Meetings 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Welcome to the Meetinghouse! 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Sacred, Not Secret: Inside Mormon Temples 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: In and Around Church Headquarters 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Holy Books and Sacred History 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: The Bible and the Book of Mormon 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Mormonism’s Other Scriptures 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Searching for a Home 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Moving on to Utah with Brigham Young 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Building the Kingdom in Utah 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Mormonism Today 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Called to Serve: Missionaries and International Growth 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Hot-Button Issues for Latter-day Saints 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Earthly Sacrifices for Heavenly Blessings 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Connecting with God and Each Other 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: In the World but Not of the World 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 309\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Quick Answers to Ten Common Questions About Mormonism 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Mormon Places to Visit 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Famous Latter-day Saints You’ve Probably Never Heard Of 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 335\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Kimball Bigelow\u003c\/b\u003e has authored several books on Mormonism and is a former editor of the LDS church’s official \u003ci\u003eEnsign\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. He was the co-founder and editor of the Mormon literary magazine \u003ci\u003eIrreantum\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJana Riess, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is an author of many books on Mormonism and is a senior columnist for Religion News Service. She has also spoken about the LDS church at conferences and in media interviews.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore one of the earliest and largest homegrown U.S. faiths\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for an easy and informative resource about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Then \u003ci\u003eMormonism For Dummies, 2nd Edition \u003c\/i\u003eis the book you’ve been waiting for. Discover who the Latter-day Saints are, what they believe, and what a Mormon church service entails. 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