Bibliograph

Contemporary Mormonism, Latter-day Saints in modern America, Claudia L. Bushman

Type

Label

Contemporary Mormonism, Latter-day Saints in modern America, Claudia L. Bushman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-233) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Contemporary Mormonism

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

230728744

Responsibility statement

Claudia L. Bushman

Sub title

Latter-day Saints in modern America

Summary

Much misunderstood, Mormonism had a colorful beginning in the 19th century, as a visionary named Joseph Smith founded and built a community of believers with their own unique faith. In the late-20th century, the church had to come to terms with its own growth and organization, as well as with the increasing pervasiveness of globalization, secularization, and cultural changes. Today Mormonism is one of the major religions in America, and continues to grow internationally. However, though the church itself remains strong, it is elusive to those of other faiths. Here, a seasoned author and third-

Table Of Contents

1. Encountering the Mormons -- 2. Identity, beliefs, and organization -- 3. Families -- 4. The missionary experience and the international church -- 5. Temples and genealogy -- 6. Race, ethnicity, and class -- 7. Gender and orientation -- 8. The public faces of Mormonism -- 9. The intellectual activities of recent years -- 10. The city of Zion -- 11. The church at one hundred and seventy-five -- Chronology

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