Mormons - An Open Book

Some edge and corner wear.; With the growth and exposure of Mormonism across the country and world, more and more people are curious about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Although most Americans have an opinion about Mormonism, many of them admit they don't really know what Mormons actually believe. Using scriptures, quotes, facts, engaging visual images, and even some humor, this one-of-a-kind book is designed to openly explain the beliefs, practices, history, and culture or Mormonism. Chapters answer such questions as "Are Mormons Christians?" "What happens inside LDS temples?" and many more. Chapters address topics such as LDS beliefs about marriage and family, the position of women in the Church, and LDS views about politics and America. There are even sections that dispel some common myths and misconceptions about Mormonism.Written from the perspective of those who know and live the religion, the pages of Mormons: An Open Book invite you to come in, learn about, and better understand a growing body of faith in American and across the world: Mormonism.ContentsAuthor’s NotePrefaceIntroductionPART 1: MORMON BELIEFS1. Ten Facts to Know When Meeting a Mormon2. The Message of Mormonism3. Are Mormons Christian? Latter-day Saints and the Gospel of Jesus Christ4. What Is the Purpose of Life?5. LDS Priesthood Authority and Ordinances6. Mormons and Marriage7. Mormons and Family8. What Happens inside LDS Temples?9. LDS Scriptures and Sources of Truth10. The Mormon View of the AfterlifePART 2: MORMON HISTORY11. The History of the LDS Church in Thirty Seconds12. The Joseph Smith Story13. The Book of Mormon14. Latter-day Prophets15. Temple SquarePART 3: THE MORMON WAY OF LIFE16. Mo-cabulary: Understanding Mormon Vernacular17. What Does It Take to Be a Mormon? LDS Standards18. Mormons and Sex19. Mormon Women20. LDS Teenagers21. The Organization of LDS Church Congregations22. A Peek inside a Mormon Worship Service23. Mormons and Missionary Work24. Mormons and Money25. Mormons, Politics, and America26. The Weird and Wonderful World of Mormon Culture; 1 x 8.9 x 7 Inches; 224 pages. …