From Critic to Convert: A Skeptic Questions His Way to Mormonism.

By Willard Morgan

From Critic to Convert is a clear, convincing exposition of LDS faith and doctrine. It shows the big picture of Mormonism without being simplistic, and offers powerful insights that you don't need a degree in theology to understand. Bill Morgan was yearning for a God he wasn't sure existed. Although he initially liked what he heard from two young LDS missionaries, respected religion professors gave him another view of Mormonism. He believed the professors and enrolled in a Protestant college, but he kept in touch with LDS missionaries and members. Only after a long struggle - and after many stumbling blocks were removed - did he choose to rely on God and strong scriptural evidence for answers. This is a convincing treatment of tough doctrinal issues, combining the clarity of an experienced teacher with the unique perspective of a man who has gone from skeptic to bishop, critic to theologian. Was there an apostasy? What is God's plan for his children? How can we know Joseph Smith was a prophet? What evidence exists concerning the Book of Mormon? How can we know it is true? Brother Morgan provides detailed, readable commentary on these and many other questions. This book vividly demonstrates the strength of the LDS position through a series of simple, solid missionary lessons. the author addresses issues with a unique blend of evidence, testimony and common sense. from Critic to Convert will strengthen any member's testimony and understanding of LDS doctrine, and help others recognize Christ's hand in restoring His Church.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882905171
• ISBN13: 9780882905174
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: Horizon Pub & Dist Inc
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.8" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Faith-promoting yet well-reasoned autobiographical story

I found this book to be very well-organized, reasoned and researched. It is written from the point of view of an initial skeptic who doubts his way to belief. The book takes you through every personal and intellectual struggle the author went through as he spent a year and a half investigating Mormonism before finally converting to the faith. He has many conversations with clergy of different faiths as well as experts on Mormonism from various religious backgrounds and shares those in the book. The book follows chronologically each roadblock he comes to as he studies the LDS and other faiths simultaneously, and how he overcomes each roadblock. He converted at around the age of 26, and this book is apparently written at least a couple decades later. It's a very effective book that draws on many different sources (all documented) which will help anyone better understand LDS practices and beliefs through one man's road to conversion.

An exc. book full of answers for many church investigators.

The author takes you with him as he searches for the correct church. With each new question that he has for the LDS missionaries he learns so much truth that is shared in this book. I learned alot just reading it. There are MANY answers to his questions about the faith that he finds answers right in the bible. A must for anyone who wants to see WHERE to find these answers in the bible. I had trouble putting the book down.