Mormonism is frequently described as the most successful indigenous American religion. Mormon beliefs arouse curiosity because they depart from normal Christian doctrine, leading to the question: Are Mormons Christian? This introduction will include the history of the contemporary Mormonism, and an analysis and emphasis of Mormon beliefs, beginning with Joseph Smith, the founding prophet. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
| ISBN: | 9780195310306 |
| Publication date: | 26th June 2008 |
| Author: | Richard Lyman (Gouverneur Morris Professor of History, Gouverneur Morris Professor of History, Columbia University (Em Bushman |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 144 pages |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
| Genres: |
Christianity Christian and quasi-Christian cults and sects Religion: general |