Get the facts on temples, tithing, missions, and caffeine Mormon doctrines, rituals, and history, demystified at last! Mormonism, or the LDS Church, is one of the world's fastest growing religions. But unless you were raised a Mormon, you probably don't have a clear picture of LDS beliefs and practices. Covering everything from Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon to tithing and family home evening, this friendly guide will get you up to speed in no time. Discover: * How the LDS Church differs from other Christian churches * What Mormons believe * What happens in Mormon temples and meetinghouses * The history of the LDS Church * LDS debates on race, women, and polygamy

Mormonism For Dummies

Religion & Spirituality

Riess, Jana

Bigelow, Christopher Kimball

Christian Books & Bibles

For Dummies

This groundbreaking collection includes interviews with twenty-eight authors who discuss these and other questions. Along the way, they give fascinating insight not only into what it takes to be an author but also into the challenges of examining life through faith and of examining the life of faith through literature. Given the breadth of experience of these authors and their impact on the Mormon experience, this is a must-read for anyone interested in Mormon literature or in the growing and changing Mormon culture.

Conversations with Mormon Authors

Literature & Fiction

History & Criticism

Luso-Brazilian Books

Born and bred in the heart of Mormon Utah, thirty-something Eliza Spainhower has carved out an independent life for herself in Boston. While still believing in the faith of her childhood, she has recently fallen into fornication and been disfellowshipped from the LDS Church. Trying to repent, she connects with local native Eric Abercrombie on the subway, and soon she's prodding him in a race against hormones as the couple navigates Mormon baptism-and-wedding hurdles. Further complicating matters are Eric's adopted daughter Manda, his bossy ex-wife Helen, and Manda's Wiccan birth mother Kindra, all three of whom live together. As Eliza tries to establish her place in Eric's improbable clan, she's forced to reckon with her Mormon identity and her sometimes-overactive religious imagination in unsettling new ways. Her journey of spiritual and physical passion is fraught with frottage, Mormon-style guilt, otherworldly visions, ministrations of evil spirits, and culture clashes between Mormonism and Wiccanism, all shot through with simmering intimations of polygamy that eventually reach a crisis point.

Kindred Spirits

Contemporary

Zarahemla Books

Acid Test: LSD vs. LDS

Growing up Mormon during America's early-1980s satanic panic, Bigelow escapes the religion's bland conformity by playing Dungeons &amp; Dragons. After graduating from high school in 1984, he dives into sex, drugs, and the counterculture via Salt Lake City's punk and new-wave scenes, as echoed from London, New York, and especially Los Angeles.
As Bigelow explores the underground, he rejects myths of supernatural good vs. evil, living instead by the D&amp;D concept of chaotic neutrality. During LSD trips, however, he starts sensing an unseen dimension. Then Stephen King's post-apocalyptic novel The Stand gets him reconsidering good vs. evil. After an alarming otherworldly attack, can Bigelow find spiritual protection in Mormonism's processed, regimented, corporate culture?

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Growing up Mormon during America's early-1980s satanic panic, Bigelow escapes the religion's bland conformity by playing Dungeons & Dragons. After graduating from high school in 1984, he dives into sex, drugs, and the counterculture via Salt Lake City's punk and new-wave scenes, as echoed from London, New York, and especially Los Angeles.As Bigelow explores the underground, he rejects myths of supernatural good vs. evil, living instead by the D&D concept of chaotic neutrality. During LSD trips, however, he starts sensing an unseen dimension. Then Stephen King's post-apocalyptic novel The Stand gets him reconsidering good vs. evil. After an alarming otherworldly attack, can Bigelow find spiritual protection in Mormonism's processed, regimented, corporate culture?

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

For more than 150 years, missionaries have traveled the world, spreading the doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). In their wake, beautiful temples have sprung up on nearly every continent. These buildings are the heart and soul of local LDS congregations and represent much more than places of worship. Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is both an architecture and history book that chronicles the growth of the LDS faith as it spread around the world. With their elegant spires reaching to the heavens and massive square footage, Mormon temples are majestic structures. See spectacular examples of LDS international architecture, including the Campinas Brazil Temple, Taipei Taiwan Temple, and the Aba Nigeria Temple. Located on the LDS Church’s headquarters, the Salt Lake City Temple is recognized around the world as a symbol of the church. Learn about this remarkable building and all of the religious symbols incorporated into its design. Each spread includes an introduction to the temple, as well as a section containing more specific details such as address, events (dates of dedications, ground breaking) exteriors (design style, materials, dimensions), interiors (square footage, number of rooms), and temple district. This engaging book includes a giant, colorfully illustrated gate-fold guide to symbols in LDS temple design.

Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Thunder Bay Press

With its original roots in America, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) is now a global phenomenon, with millions of members worldwide. The Latter-day Saint Family Encyclopedia is a one-stop resource for understanding the essentials of the Mormon faith, offering a comprehensive overview of the history, scripture, beliefs, leadership, and culture. Arranged alphabetically for easy navigation, this A-to-Z guide to Mormonism provides accessible and enlightening information for family members of all ages. Meet leaders of the faith, including founders Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. Learn all about LDS prophets and apostles, key doctrinal terms, beliefs and ordinances, and how the Book of Mormon came to be. This beautiful, large-format volume is lavishly illustrated with more than 400 full-color illustrations, photographs, and works of art.

The Latter-day Saint Family Encyclopedia

Langford, Jonathan

A home reference guide to key terms in Mormon culture.A one-volume compendium of Mormon culture, this handy reference book covers key doctrinal terms, beliefs, ordinances, church history and growth, and more. You’ll find extensive entries on the prophets and personalities from all four standard works accepted by the church, and many interesting anecdotes and facts on a wide array of topics. Teens and adults will appreciate the fresh, innovative approach this encyclopedia takes as it culls the vast sea of LDS information available in electronic form into a readable, manageable printed format suitable for the whole family.

Latter-day Saint Family Encyclopedia

A beautiful reference guide to the first 170 Latter-day Saints temples. This beautiful book provides a compelling view of Mormonism’s accomplishments in building its temples. From historic temples to those still in operation and a preview of more to come, you’ll find interesting facts and statistics on each structure, as well as stories and anecdotes about the construction. Perfect for sharing the grandeur with friends of other faiths, or for teaching children about the temples, this book will become a cherished volume in any gospel library.

Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Mormonism For Dummies

Conversations with Mormon Authors

Kindred Spirits

Acid Test: LSD vs. LDS

Acid Test: LSD vs. LDS

Mormonism For Dummies

Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

The Latter-day Saint Family Encyclopedia

Latter-day Saint Family Encyclopedia

Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints