Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
I want to read the book!
All characters reduced
The Essential Books of Mormons - Complete Collection - Standard Scriptural Canon Doctrine Works History of LDS Church Biographies of Mormon Leaders… - cover

The Essential Books of Mormons - Complete Collection - Standard Scriptural Canon Doctrine Works History of LDS Church Biographies of Mormon Leaders…

Joseph F. Smith, John Taylor, James E. Talmage, Parley P. Pratt, George Q. Cannon, Joseph Fielding Smith, B. H. Roberts, William Alexander Linn, Wilford Woodruff, Eliza R. Snow, Joseph Smith Jr., Brigham Young, John A. Widtsoe

Publisher: Good Press

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

"The Essential Books of Mormons - Complete Collection" brings together a diverse compendium of writings that shape and define the Mormon intellectual and spiritual tradition. With pieces ranging from theological expositions to biographical narratives, the collection captures the multiplicity of styles and themes that characterize Latter-day Saint literature and thought. Whether articulating foundational doctrines or exploring the personal facets of faith, each work offers a window into the dynamic evolution and rich tapestry of Mormon belief and practice. This anthology includes standout texts that have significantly impacted both the Mormon community and broader religious discourse. The contributing authors, such as Eliza R. Snow, Brigham Young, and James E. Talmage, were seminal figures in the establishment and proliferation of Mormon thought from the 19th to the 20th century. Their diverse backgrounds and varying roles within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with their engagement in historical and cultural dialogues, collectively enrich the reader's understanding of Mormonism. Engaging with topics ranging from doctrinal development to socio-cultural issues, these authors illuminate the intersections of faith, history, and identity in a uniquely Mormon context. Readers of "The Essential Books of Mormons" are invited to embark on an intellectual journey that offers a panoramic view of Mormon thought. The anthology provides a rare opportunity to engage with a broad spectrum of themes, perspectives, and styles, making it an indispensable resource for both enthusiasts and scholars interested in religious studies. By exploring the collection, readers will gain educational insight and a deeper appreciation for the dialogue among these influential figures in Mormon history and doctrine."
Available since: 12/16/2023.
Print length: 14253 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Soft Tissue Damage - cover

    Soft Tissue Damage

    Anna Whitwham

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    'An astounding book, moving between shadow and light with an honesty and self-awareness I found completely compelling. There is a power to being vulnerable, but also a power to fighting back.Whitwham does both these things with eloquence and fire.' —JESSIE BURTON'Soft Tissue Damage places Whitwham firmly in the tradition of Joyce Carol Oates, Norman Mailer and other novelists who have evoked the blood and spit of the world's most brutal and beautiful sport.' —SAM PARKER, BRITISH GQ'A compelling, visceral and tender book about grief and loss, life and death, identity and sexuality, written by a daughter, a mother and an aspiring fighter.' —DONALD McRAE'This is prose that glints with truth.' —NIKITA LALWANISoft Tissue Damage tells the story of author ANNA WHITWHAM'S lifelong interest in boxing manifesting itself in the physical act of getting into the ring to fight. From her first tentative training sessions through bruising sparring and building up to a full-blooded fight, Whitwham charts the transformative impact the sport—and all its complicated implications—has on her during a profoundly difficult period dealing with the grief of losing her mother to cancer. Tender, insightful, honest and full of startling and original thought, this is a book that fully examines what the human body is both capable and incapable of, a book that examines what the human body truly means in its capacity for sexuality and violence, love and death, strength and vulnerability.
    Show book
  • Five Views on the New Testament Canon - cover

    Five Views on the New Testament...

    Benjamin P. Laird, Stanley Porter

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    What historical, political, and ecclesial realities drove the canonization of the New Testament? 
 
 
 
How are the doctrines of Early Christianity related to the formation of the New Testament? 
 
 
 
Should the New Testament differ in authority from other early Christian texts? 
 
 
 
As these questions demonstrate, the enduring influence of the New Testament does not lessen the dispute over the events and factors leading to its adoption. Five Views on the New Testament Canon presents five distinct ways of understanding how the New Testament came to be. 
 
 
 
Each contributor addresses historical, theological, and hermeneutical questions related to the New Testament canon, such as what factors precipitated the establishment and recognition of the New Testament canon; the basis of any authority the New Testament has; and what the canon means for reading and interpreting the New Testament. Contributors also include a chapter each responding to the other views presented in the volume. The result is a lively exchange suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students seeking to grasp the best canon scholarship in biblical studies.
    Show book
  • Anchor in the Sea of Time An - Essays - cover

    Anchor in the Sea of Time An -...

    Stephen Harrigan

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    The author of the New York Times bestselling novel The Gates of the Alamo, the sweeping Texas history Big Wonderful Thing, and decades of incisive journalism, Stephen Harrigan is an adept writer skilled in crafting memorable characters. From this singular voice now comes a collection of essays tackling the most personal, and yet most expansive, themes of all: identity, memory, and time itself. 
 
An Anchor in the Sea of Time unfolds individual stories but also a larger narrative about the development and distortions of history. In one essay, a painting on his grandparents' wall is seared in Harrigan's young mind. In another, a group trip to Vietnam stirs up a sobering confrontation with class privilege among Americans who fought there and others, like Harrigan, who did their best not to. The award-winning essay "Off Course" reflects on the father Harrigan never met. And Harrigan’s reporting about the Karankawas, an Indigenous group from the Texas coast once thought to be extinct, takes listeners deep into the recesses of collective forgetting and offers glimpses of the possibility of recovery. A vivid encounter with lost selves, vanished worlds, and futures yet unrealized, An Anchor in the Sea of Time is perhaps the most personal book yet from this beloved writer.
    Show book
  • Ashes to Ink: A Memoir - cover

    Ashes to Ink: A Memoir

    Lisa Lucca

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Acceptance struggles to emerge from a cocoon of family secrets . . . 
After her parents' divorce in 1974, Lisa Lucca's idyllic Midwestern childhood is shattered when she learns her father is gay. Sworn to secrecy, she begins carrying the emotions of her family like a cracked bucket, making a mess as she embarks on a life of rebellious choices. 
Decades later, faced with the aftermath of her father’s death, Lisa revisits the complicated relationship she had with him, delving deeper into the stories she’s held about love, sexuality, and the family she comes from with a shimmering clarity that arises from her grief. 
A story of heartache and the power of forgiveness, Ashes to Ink shines a light on the challenges of living true to who we are. 
“Lisa Lucca weaves the past and present into a vividly written and important story with many layers: family secrets, fathers and daughters, love and sexuality, and at the core, forgiveness. What touched me most was the call to action to become the love of your own life. Read, learn, and become!”—Laura Munson, New York Times bestselling author
    Show book
  • Monkee Business - The Revolutionary Made-For-TV Band - cover

    Monkee Business - The...

    Eric Lefcowitz

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    The Monkees had everything: a popular TV show, hit records, and adoring fans. Everything but control over their careers. Author Eric Lefcowitz chronicles the kaleidoscopic journey of Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, following each of the four Monkees, together and apart, from 1965 to 2024. A must-read for music fans, Monkee Business is the definitive biography of a rock and roll legend.
    Show book
  • She Is Victorious! - cover

    She Is Victorious!

    Constance G Williams

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    In "She is Victorious!", Constance Williams shares an inspiring journey of resilience and hope through the eyes of Francesca, a young girl who faced rejection at birth. Diagnosed with Down syndrome, Francesca was sent away by her mother, leaving her feeling lost and unloved. But with the support of her father’s family, she discovered the warmth and love she had always longed for. As Francesca navigates through childhood struggles, including abuse and the tragic loss of her son, she learns the incredible power of faith and love. Despite the pain, she finds strength in God and the unexpected gift of communication with her son’s spirit. This connection guides her through life’s challenges, helping her to heal and grow. This heartfelt story highlights the power of perseverance and the ability to rise above adversity. "She is Victorious!" is not just a story of survival; it’s an empowering message that encourages readers to find their strength and embrace their true selves, no matter the obstacles they face.
    Show book