Download or read book Ancient Texts And Mormonism The REAL Answer to Critics of Mormonism Showing that Mormonism is a genuine restoration of Primitive Christianity written by Eugene Seaich and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-07-29 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showing that Mormonism is a genuine restoration of Primitive Christianity. To demonstrate to Latter Day Saints that "" Mormonism"" is what it exactly what it claims to be a genuine restoration of the Gospel. Mormonism is an genuine restoration of the Gospel as it was taught by disciples of the Primitive Church. This is important because through out the world Mormonism is labeled as a non-scriptural, non-Christian ""cult"", which departs in alarming in alarming ways from the traditional concepts of the bible. The claim that Mormonism is a ""cult"", and not a Christian religion, is based on the fact that Mormonism accepts none of the traditional creeds of ""orthodoxy"". The chief difficulty with this assessment is that so-called ""orthodoxy"" never existed before the fourth or fifth centuries, until the Church's original teachings had been radically altered by Greek- informed metaphysical concepts, bearing little relationship to the thought of the earliest Christians!
Download or read book Understanding Mormonism written by Eugene Seaich and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written with the hope that it might be of use in explaining Mormonism and the restored Gospel of Christ to the members of other persuasions, and in a way that will be both understandable and technically correct. At the same time, it should help Mormons to better comprehend their own doctrines, and to refute the arguments of would-be detractors that their beliefs are "unbiblical" and "non-Christian."
Download or read book Ancient Texts and Mormonism written by Eugene Seaich and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-11-25 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showing that Mormonism is a genuine restoration of Primitive Christianity. To demonstrate to Latter Day Saints that "" Mormonism"" is what it exactly what it claims to be a genuine restoration of the Gospel. Mormonism is an genuine restoration of the Gospel as it was taught by disciples of the Primitive Church. This is important because through out the world Mormonism is labeled as a non-scriptural, non-Christian ""cult,"" which departs in alarming in alarming ways from the traditional concepts of the bible. The claim that Mormonism is a ""cult,"" and not a Christian religion, is based on the fact that Mormonism accepts none of the traditional creeds of ""orthodoxy."" The chief difficulty with this assessment is that so-called ""orthodoxy"" never existed before the fourth or fifth centuries, until the Church's original teachings had been radically altered by Greek- informed metaphysical concepts, bearing little relationship to the thought of the earliest Christians
Download or read book Ancient Texts And Mormonsim Discovering the Roots of the Eternal Gospel in Ancient Israel and the Primitive Church Volume 1 Third Revised and Enlarged Edition written by Dr. Eugene Seaich and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-10-19 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showing that Mormonism is a genuine restoration of Primitive Christianity. To demonstrate to Latter Day Saints that "" Mormonism"" is what it exactly what it claims to be a genuine restoration of the Gospel. Mormonism is an genuine restoration of the Gospel as it was taught by disciples of the Primitive Church. This is important because through out the world Mormonism is labeled as a non-scriptural, non-Christian ""cult"", which departs in alarming in alarming ways from the traditional concepts of the bible. The claim that Mormonism is a ""cult"", and not a Christian religion, is based on the fact that Mormonism accepts none of the traditional creeds of ""orthodoxy"". The chief difficulty with this assessment is that so-called ""orthodoxy"" never existed before the fourth or fifth centuries, until the Church's original teachings had been radically altered by Greek- informed metaphysical concepts, bearing little relationship to the thought of the earliest Christians
Download or read book Ancient Texts and Mormonism written by Eugene Seaich and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showing that Mormonism is a genuine restoration of Primitive Christianity. To demonstrate to Latter Day Saints that " Mormonism" is what it exactly what it claims to be a genuine restoration of the Gospel. Mormonism is an genuine restoration of the Gospel as it was taught by disciples of the Primitive Church. This is important because through out the world Mormonism is labeled as a non-scriptural, non-Christian "cult", which departs in alarming in alarming ways from the traditional concepts of the bible. The claim that Mormonism is a "cult", and not a Christian religion, is based on the fact that Mormonism accepts none of the traditional creeds of "orthodoxy". The chief difficulty with this assessment is that so-called "orthodoxy" never existed before the fourth or fifth centuries, until the Church's original teachings had been radically altered by Greek- informed metaphysical concepts, bearing little relationship to the thought of the earliest Christians
Download or read book Mormonism Refuted in the Light of Scripture and History written by John Larsen and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Mormonism Refuted in the Light of Scripture and History: A Testimony to the Historical Church It is the spiritual, the Christian, condition Of Mormonism into which I shall enquire. The ostensible purpose and mission Of the Church Of Christ is, and ever has been, to deal with soul conditions, and leave the material conditions to the providence Of him who says Seek ye first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. (matt. 6: Hence, I Shall endeavor to show that the part Of the doctrines of Mormonism in which it differs from the historical Church, is radically foreign to the entire association Of Christian ideas, - foreign to all teaching Of the Christian Church through all times and in every locality. This work is in humbleness intended also to be a warning to the many earnest souls who have not yet been deceived by this well-planned deception, but who may yet in the future be approached by its emissaries a warning and a reminder that an is not in the desert. (matt. 24 26) but that God is everywhere. Again assuring the reader that the writing of these pages has been prompted only by the love Of truth, and that no bitterness has in any way been in tended, and Sincerely hoping that this work may be accepted as an humble Offering on the altar Of the faith that saves, it is sent forth in the name Of the blessed Redeemer, to whom be glory forever and ever. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Pearl of Greatest Price written by Terryl Givens and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-04 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pearl of Greatest Price narrates the history of Mormonism's fourth volume of scripture, canonized in 1880. The authors track its predecessors, describe its several components, and assess their theological significance within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Four principal sections are discussed, along with attendant controversies associated with each. The Book of Moses purports to be a Mosaic narrative missing from the biblical version of Genesis. Too little treated in the scholarship on Mormonism, these chapters, produced only months after the Book of Mormon was published, actually contain the theological nucleus of Latter-day Saint doctrines as well as a virtual template for the Restoration Joseph Smith was to effect. In The Pearl of Greatest Price, the author covers three principal parts that are the focus of many of the controversies engulfing Mormonism today. These parts are The Book of Abraham, The Book of Moses, and The Joseph Smith History. Most controversial of all is the Book of Abraham, a production that arose out of a group of papyri Smith acquired, along with four mummies, in 1835. Most of the papyri disappeared in the great Chicago Fire, but surviving fragments have been identified as Egyptian funerary documents. This has created one of the most serious challenges to Smith's prophetic claims the LDS church has faced. LDS scholars, however, have developed several frameworks for vindicating the inspiration of the resulting narrative and Smith's calling as a prophet. The author attempts to make sense of Smith's several, at times divergent, accounts of his First Vision, one of which is canonized as scripture. He also assesses the creedal nature of Smith's "Articles of Faith," in the context of his professed anti-creedalism. In sum, this study chronicles the volume's historical legacy and theological indispensability to the Latter-day Saint tradition, as well as the reasons for its resilience and future prospects in the face of daunting challenges.
Download or read book Mormanism written by Bill McKeever and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2006-11-28 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do Mormons teach about Jesus, the Trinity, God, baptism for the dead, and how to be saved? The Latter-day Saints often use Christian terms, but mean something completely different. The 10 Questions & Answers on Mormonism bestselling pamphlet will help you discover the truth about these and many other critical issues. This glossy full-color pamphlet provides a clear summary of what Mormons (Latter-day Saints) believe, their practices, and history. 10 Q & A's offers sound tips for interacting with Mormon friends, neighbors, and co-workers, and much more. Size: 8.5x 5.5 unfolds to 33 long. Fits inside most Bible covers. 10 Questions & Answers on Mormonism is an excellent tool for outreach and missions groups, or for anyone wanting to understand more about this controversial religious group. This compelling Q & A pamphlet examines 10 critical questions regarding the beliefs and practices of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and responds with what the Bible teaches about each: Did the Christian church really need to be restored? Was Joseph Smith a true prophet of God? What is Mormon scripture? Is the Bible trustworthy Scripture? Is the Book of Mormon an ancient document? Is the God of Mormonism the God of the Bible? Does Mormonism teach the truth about Jesus? Can we earn our salvation? Why do Mormons build temples? Does Mormonism teach polygamy? 10 Questions & Answers on Mormonism pamphlet provides answers to 10 of the most important questions regarding Mormonism. Readers and students of other religions and cults will find answers to these and other claims Mormons make: After the death of the original apostles, the church slipped into the Great Apostasy. Joseph Smith, the church'sfounder, is a modern prophet, seer, and revelator revealing divine truth. Mormonism claims four standard works or writings including the Bible, but also the Book of Mormon, The Pearl of Great Price, and the Doctrines and Covenants. All humans preexisted in heaven before becoming human. After he rose from the dead, Jesus went to the Americas. Sin that is not overcome robs the Mormon of any assurance of reaching the celestial kingdom. Mormonism believes that God is one among many gods stretching into eternity past. This pamphlet explores the beliefs, practices and history of this controversial group, including interesting ideas and prophecies by founder Joseph Smith. Among many other ideas, many Mormons believe: The restoration of true Christianity began when God and Jesus appeared to Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith is second only to Jesus. The Book of Mormon is the most correct of any book on earth. God was a mortal who attained his exalted state by obedience to eternal laws and principles. The 10 Questions & Answers on Mormonism includes a Glossary of Mormon Terms. The glossary is extremely helpful to those who desire to witness to Mormons. The glossary explains the following terms and many others: Baptism for the dead--A temple ritual in which a Mormon proxy is baptized on behalf of a deceased person. First Vision--An event that Mormons claim took place in 1820 in which God and Jesus appeared to Joseph Smith and told him all the churches were wrong and that their creeds were an abomination. Priesthood--The priesthood gives Mormon males the power and authority to act on behalf of God. Temples--Special buildings reserved for ordinances for the dead, marriages for time andeternity, and sealings of families for eternity. The 10 Questions & Answers on Mormons offers a listing of additional resources for learning more about Mormons/Latter-day Saints, and additional insights and information that improve outreach to Mormon co-workers and acquaintances. The following is a sampling of helpful tips: Don't assume that a Mormon defines a word the same way you do. Do define your terms and have them define theirs. Do concentrate on core issues such as what the Mormons believe about God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and other key issues.
Download or read book Foundational Texts of Mormonism written by Mark Ashurst-McGee and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction / Mark Ashurst-McGee, Robin Scott Jensen, and Sharalyn D. Howcroft -- The gold plates as foundational text / Richard Lyman Bushman -- Textual criticism and the Book of Mormon / Grant Hardy -- Intertextuality and the purpose of Joseph Smith¿'s new translation of the Bible / Thomas A. Wayment -- The dictation, compilation, and canonization of Joseph Smith's revelations / Grant Underwood -- Joseph Smith's Missouri prison letters and the Mormon textual community / David W. Grua -- The textual culture of the Nauvoo Female Relief Society leadership and minute book / Jennifer Reeder -- Joseph Smith's preaching and the early Mormon documentary record / William V. Smith -- Joseph Smith's Nauvoo journals / Alex D. Smith and Andrew H. Hedges -- The early diaries of Wilford Woodruff, 1835-1839 / Laurel Thatcher Ulrich -- A textual and archival reexamination of Lucy Mack Smith's History / Sharalyn D. Howcroft -- The image as text and context in early Mormon history / Jeffrey G. Cannon -- Joseph Smith and the conspicuous absence of early Mormon documentation / Ronald O. Barney
Download or read book The Essential Catholic Survival Guide written by Catholic Answers and published by Catholic Answers Press. This book was released on 2006-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every Catholic will come face-to-face with anti-Catholic attacks that are launched against the Faith. Don't you owe it to yourself to make sure you have the very best in apologetic resources right at your fingertips? There's no better time to arm yourself with what we consider a must for every Catholic's home library. The Essential Catholic Survival Guide. By compiling seventy of our best apologetic tracts into one cohesive, comprehensive book that can be used by anyone, anytime, anywhere to defend the Catholic faith, we've created what many consider the "go-to" resource when it comes to answering questions about the Faith. Topics include: The Church and the papacy-Scripture and Tradition-Mary and the saints-The sacraments-Salvation-Last things-Morality and science-Anti-Catholicism-Non-Catholic churches and movements-Practical apologetics.
Download or read book Binding Earth and Heaven written by Gary Shepherd and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2015-06-13 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Binding Earth and Heaven, Gary Shepherd and Gordon Shepherd use early nineteenth-century Mormonism as a case study to examine questions about how new religious movements may, as rare exceptions, survive and even eventually become successful in spite of intense opposition. Initial scorn and contempt for Mormonism—the fledgling creation of the young Joseph Smith—quickly elevated to mob violence as both Smith’s innovative teachings and converted followers proliferated, resulting in the widely held perception that the Mormons constituted a social menace. This book examines how Mormonism attracted and maintained the loyalty of increasing numbers of people despite mounting hostilities and severe hardships. The book focuses on the unique Mormon ritual (and accompanying doctrinal underpinnings) of “patriarchal blessings.” Patriarchal blessings were an innovative adaptation of the Old Testament practice of fathers making quasi-legal pronouncements over the heads of their sons—a way of verbally conferring rights, promises, admonition, and guidance to heirs. Binding Earth and Heaven shows how the organizational complexities of this practice contributed to strengthening and sustaining member faith and fealty, thereby bolstering the continuity and development of Mormonism.
Download or read book Mormonism written by Jan Shipps and published by Urbana : University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 1985 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly sophisticated, scholarly analysis of cultural and religious origins and development....Shipps is not only a leading authority on Mormonism but a cultural historian of a very high order.
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Mormonism written by Davis Bitton and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2008-10-23 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clearing up many of the misconceptions held about Mormonism and its members, the third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Mormonism expands on the second edition and includes hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on crucial persons, organizations, churches, beliefs, and events.
Download or read book Mormons Answered Verse by Verse written by John R. Farkas and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 1992-02-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most thorough presentations in print on Mormon theology compares each teaching with what the Bible says. Designed for quick reference.
Download or read book The Story of Mormonism and The Philosophy of Mormonism written by James E. Talmage and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-03-11 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original.
Download or read book The Book of Mormon an Account of Its Origin written by James Edward Talmage and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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