First published in 1965, Theological Foundations stands as one of the most lucid statements and knowledgeable critiques ever written of the theology of the Latter-day Saint church. The author's earlier essay, The Philosophical Foundations of Mormon Theology (1959), is an important precursor and is included as an appendix in this reprint edition. The two essays both became standard, though unofficial, references for anyone seriously investigating ...

Mormons say they are Christians, but are their claims true? Are the differences minimal? Authors Ankerberg and Weldon go beyond the seeming similarities to look candidly at the Mormon teachings that are clearly incompatible with orthodox Christianity, asking questions such as: <BR>-- Was God ever a man?<BR>-- Were Jesus and Lucifer brothers?<BR>-- Is Scripture still being written?<BR>-- Are we saved by what we ...

The story of the Mormon religion is eloquently laid out in this text through the use of Mormon doctrines, government, and memoirs of the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith. Contents include: birth and parentage of Joseph Smith, the book of doctrines and covenants; first persecutions of the sect; establishment of the sect in Illinois; the prophet's funeral; departure of the Mormons for the Great Salt Lake Valley; Brigham Young's address to the ...

An account written by the hand of Mormon upon plates taken from the Plates of Nephi. Contains a brief analysis of the Book of Mormon and a section on the origin of the Book of Mormon. Following the body of the Book of Mormon is a synopsis of chapters and a pronunciation guide to proper names of Book of Mormon origin. ...

A psychological study of Joseph Smith, Jr. This essay is a conscientious and painstaking study of the founder of Mormonism, as one among not a few instances of the astonishing results that follow from the concurrent action of the individual man and the favoring opportunity afforded by the present intellectual and social environment. ...

Bringing clarity out of what is sometimes deliberately-caused confusion, Abanes authoritatively demonstrates why evangelicals cannot and should not accept the ever-changing claims of Mormonism. Ultimately, he concludes, there is a vast difference between a religious system that can trim its doctrinal sails to the wind of current opinion--and a faith that is anchored in the historical, biblical Jesus Christ, the unchanging Word of God. ...

Warren Jeffs is expanding into Texas. Their citizens, law enforcement, and government need an in depth understanding of polygamy, how they developed over the years, the strategies they employ, how they deal with outsiders. Not unlike Iraq, our country faces a serious violation of freedom and human rights. This is America, after all, -- and in America, we defend freedom ...

Sisters from varied life and Church circumstances share their thoughts about this midweek meeting with humility, humor, and candor. ...

1909. Part one of this book contains the discourse delivered in Ogden on the Origin of the Reorganized Church; part two contains the discourse on the Succession in the Presidency, and part three deals with the most prominent differences existing between the Church and the Reorganization, wherein they accuse us of departing from the doctrines of the Prophet Joseph Smith. This matter in part three is added by request of a number of parties who have ...

1944. Contents: The Term Apostles in the New Testament; The Apostles of Christ; The Work of the Apostles; Were There Thirteen Apostles?; Hints that the Apostolic Office was Temporary; Scriptures Used to Justify the Perpetuity of the Office of Apostles of Christ; The Church of the First Three Centuries Recognized that the Apostles of Christ Were a Distinct, Unique Group Who Had No Successors; The Use of the Term Apostle In the Broader Sense, by ...