About the book
Although often regarded as marginal or obscure, Mormonism is a significant American religious minority, numerically and politically. The successes and struggles of this U.S. born religion reveal much about how religion operates in U.S. society. Mormonism: The Basics introduces the teachings, practices, evolution, and internal diversity of this movement, whose cultural icons range from Mitt Romney to the Twilight saga, from young male missionaries in white shirts and ties to polygamous women in pastel prairie dresses.
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.
Editions of Mormonism: The Basics
- EBook
- ISBN 9781315453958
- PDF
- ISBN 9781315453965
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Although often regarded as marginal or obscure, Mormonism is a significant American religious minority, numerically and politically. The successes and struggles of this U.S. born religion reveal much about how religion operates in U.S. society. Mormonism: The Basics introduces the teachings, practices, evolution, and internal diversity of this movement, whose cultural icons range from Mitt Romney to the Twilight saga, from young male missionaries in white shirts and ties to polygamous women in pastel prairie dresses.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mormonism: The Basics about?
Although often regarded as marginal or obscure, Mormonism is a significant American religious minority, numerically and politically. The successes and struggles of this U.S. born religion reveal much about how religion operates in U.S. society. Mormonism: The Basics introduces the teachings, practices, evolution, and internal diversity of this movement, whose cultural icons range from Mitt Romney to the Twilight saga, from young male missionaries in white shirts and ties to polygamous women in pastel prairie dresses.
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mormonism: The Basics?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs
Where can I read a sample of Mormonism: The Basics?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781315453958
Is Mormonism: The Basics part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Basics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mormonism: The Basics?
David J Howlett, John Charles Duffy
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Mormonism: The Basics is available as ebook(ISBN 9781315453958) and pdf(ISBN 9781315453965)