Building the Kingdom by Claudia L Bushman
Building the Kingdom traces the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon church, which began in America in the early 1800s and continues today throughout the world. The book covers the church's origin and history and includes a well-balanced discussion of difficult issues such as polygamy and the modern Mormon family's struggle to balance religious traditions with the demands of the modern world. The book includes an 8-page section of illustrations. Includes chronology, further reading, and index.
"Tells the remarkable story of how a new religion was born, developed amid persecution and hardship, and became one of the world's fastest growing faiths..Gives great insight into Mormon beliefs and the elaborate organization of community life that is a hallmark of the faith."--The Christian Science Monitor "A well-rounded treatment that not only presents readers with the facts but also deals with questions that naturally arise...While emphasizing the strengths of Mormonism, the book also looks carefully at some of the controversies that have surrounded it...A strong resource for libraries."--Booklist "A rich and sympathetic portrayal of what for a time was America's most persecuted religious minority."--The Wall Street Journal "An engaging and accessible overview...An informative, sympathetic introduction to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. A major strength of this book is its graceful prose."--Religious Studies in Secondary Schools "An admirable and objective history of the Mormon church../Invaluable for any reader wanting to learn something about the Mormon religion; even Mormon readers will find this book a very useful guide to their church's history."--VOYA "A clear, concise, and unbiased account of Mormon history, especially as it relates to the issue of church and state. [The Bushmans] are honest about the number of disaffected Mormons and examine problems within Mormon history, such as the relationship with Native Americans....Serious treatment of the subject at hand in a way that makes [it] attractive for popular reading by combining text, photographs and original documents."--Library Journal
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195150223 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195150228 |
| Title | Building the Kingdom |
| Author | Claudia L Bushman |
| Series | Religion In American Life |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2002-01-17 |
| Number of pages | 138 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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