The Vitality of Mormonism: Brief Essays on Distinctive Doctrines of the Church…
"The Vitality of Mormonism: Brief Essays on Distinctive Doctrines of the Church" by James E. Talmage is a collection of essays exploring the core beliefs and principles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, written in the early 20th century. The book aims to clarify misconceptions about "Mormonism" and presents a comprehensive overview of its teachings, emphasizing its foundational doctrines, such as the nature of God, the role of Jesus
Christ, and the necessity of obedience for salvation. The opening of the book begins with a preface that articulates the need for understanding "Mormonism" beyond the stereotypes and generalizations often attributed to it. Talmage discusses the historical context of the Church's birth and growth, highlighting its resilience despite persecution and challenges. He introduces the importance of key doctrines, outlining distinct beliefs such as the eternal existence of God, the need for a Redeemer, and the significance of personal agency in human salvation. The introduction sets the tone for a deeper examination of each of these principles throughout the subsequent essays, aiming to provide a clearer insight into the vitality and unique characteristics of the Latter-day Saint faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Talmage, James E. (James Edward), 1862-1933 |
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| Title | The Vitality of Mormonism: Brief Essays on Distinctive Doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by the Mormon Texts Project (MormonTextsProject.org) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Latter Day Saints |
| Subject | Latter Day Saint churches |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47182 |
| Release Date | Oct 23, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 119 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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