Buch, Englisch, 202 Seiten, Format (B × H): 126 mm x 198 mm, Gewicht: 235 g
Reihe: The Basics
The Basics
Buch, Englisch, 202 Seiten, Format (B × H): 126 mm x 198 mm, Gewicht: 235 g
Reihe: The Basics
ISBN: 978-1-138-02048-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
This is the first introductory text on Mormonism that tracks not only the mainstream LDS but also two other streams within the movement—the liberalized RLDS and the polygamous Fundamentalists—thus showing how Mormons have pursued different approaches to defining their identity and their place in society. The book addresses these questions.
- Are Mormons Christian, and why does it matter?
- How have Mormons worked out their relationship to the state?
- How have Mormons diverged in their thinking about gender and sexuality?
- How do rituals and regulations shape Mormon lives?
- What types of sacred spaces have Mormons created?
- What strategies have Mormons pursued to establish a global presence?
Mormonism: The Basics is an ideal introduction for anyone wanting to understand this religion within its primarily American but increasingly globalized contexts.
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Introduction. 1. A Brief History of Mormons 2. Are Mormons Christian? Why Does It Matter? 3. Building God’s Kingdom: Mormons and Church-State Relations 4. Mormons and Sex: Gender, Sexuality, and Family 5. The Shape of a Mormon Life: Lived Religion 6. Making a Place: Sacred Space in Mormonism 7. Taking Mormonism Global: Challenges of International Expansion Chronology