A Thumbnail Sketch of Mormonism

By Marba C. Josephson

Book Overview

A Thumbnail Sketch of Mormonism by Marba C. Josephson is a concise and informative book that provides readers with an overview of the history, beliefs, and practices of the Mormon religion. The author, who is a former member of the Mormon church, offers a balanced and objective perspective on the religion, presenting both its positive aspects and its controversies.The book begins with a brief history of the founding of the Mormon church by Joseph Smith in the early 19th century, and goes on to describe the central beliefs of the religion, including the importance of family, the concept of eternal progression, and the role of the Book of Mormon in the faith. The author also discusses the unique practices of the Mormon church, such as baptism for the dead and the wearing of special undergarments.Throughout the book, Josephson addresses some of the controversies surrounding the Mormon religion, including its history of polygamy and its views on race and gender. She also explores the role of the Mormon church in modern society, including its political influence and its missionary efforts.Overall, A Thumbnail Sketch of Mormonism is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the beliefs and practices of the Mormon religion, and provides a thoughtful and balanced perspective on this often-misunderstood faith.1946. This book answers the need for a handy, concise, accurate evaluation of Mormonism. While not pretending to be a final analysis of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the book will be welcomed because it affords a basic insight to the fundamentals of this Church, giving facts and figures of general and specific interest. The book indicates the inherent quality of Mormonism: activity-in Church, in recreation, in welfare, and in missionary service. In addition to its insight into Church backgrounds, the book serves as a stimulus to greater interest in the activities of the Church by those who are members-and to emulate these activities by nonmembers who have an interest in the welfare of people in general and youth in particular.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162732806
• ISBN13: 9781162732800
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"