The Mormon Faith: A New Look at Christianity

by Robert L. Millet

Overview

Millions have heard about such current and former LDS practices as the Word of Wisdom and plural marriage, and many people know about the Mormon pioneers and even LDS athletes and entertainers. But what do they know about our doctrines? What does your neighbor or relative know about the LDS concept of God, the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible, the Mormon view of grace and works, and the purpose of our temples?

These are but a few of the many doctrinal matters treated in this helpful book. Robert L. Millet, former dean of religious education at Brigham Young University, explains fundamental doctrines and practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, addressing what people know least about the Mormons. As he responds to tough questions and describes overall beliefs, he offers readers a better understanding of the faith and helps them see the vision and purpose of the Church.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781609086664
Publisher:	Deseret Book Company
Publication date:	01/01/1998
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	342 KB

About the Author

ROBERT L. MILLET, Coordinator of Religious Outreach and former dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University, is a professor emeritus of ancient scripture. After receiving bachelor's and master's degrees from BYU in psychology, he earned a PhD from Florida State University in religious studies. Brother Millet is a beloved speaker and the author of numerous books. He and his wife, Shauna, are the parents of six children.

Editorial Reviews

Mention Mormons to many people and immediately an image of a polygamous group adhering to strict dietary regulations (no caffeine, no alcohol) and sending young missionaries out on bicycles comes to mind. To many sociologists of religion, though, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) is a religious phenomenon whose membership by the end of the 21st century could number as high as 265 million. Millet, who teaches religion at Brigham Young University, contends that interest in Mormonism arises out of a desire to know about the theology that underlies Mormon practice. In a series of easy-to-follow essays, Millet examines "what people know least about the Mormons--their theology" by looking into the LDS views of God, scripture, Jesus, the nature and destiny of man, grace and salvation, the sacraments of the church, the church and the priesthood, revelation and eschatology. On the nature of man: "Latter-day Saints do not believe in the depravity of men and women.... Men and women have the choice, the moral agency, to yield either to the persuasions of the world or to the enticings of the Holy Spirit." On the authority of the Bible: "We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly." On the LDS canon: "The LDS canon consists of the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price." On Jesus: "Latter-day Saints teach that the knowledge of a Savior and a plan of salvation have been revealed throughout history, and not simply since the mortal ministry of Jesus of Nazareth." Millet's study ranges far and wide over Mormon history, biblical studies and historical theology and offers a comprehensive introduction for the general reader to Mormon theology. (Aug.)

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