The encyclopedia of mormonism is a joint product of brigham young university and macmillan publishing company, and its contents do not necessarily represent the official position of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Fairchild that institution, who, in a communication to the new york observer 5 february, 1885, states that mr. Beard although the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the mormons is one of the largest indigenous religious groups in the united states, many people know little more of the mormons than their familyoriented television commercials, the mormon tabernacle choir, or brigham young university. A historical encyclopedia helps readers explore a church that has gone from being an object of ridicule and sometimes violent persecution to a worldwide religion, counting prominent businesspeople and political leaders among its members including former massachusetts governor and recent presidential candidate mitt romney. The books were immaculate and the packaging was done with the greatest care. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Encyclopedia of mormonism online in searchable text.
The religious movement popularly known as mormonism encompasses several denominations and sects, the largest of which is the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, which is headquartered in salt lake city, utah, and had a worldwide membership of about twelve million in 2003. The encyclopedia begins with an overview of the church of. Mormonism a historical encyclopedia download ebook pdf. The encyclopedia of mormonism was published by nonlds macmillan publishing company in 1992.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price. Mcconkies mormon doctrine isnt a onevolume encyclopedia of its subject, at least in intent, i dont know what it is. Joseph smith characterized the book of mormon as the keystone. Most of the nephite record pertains to three historical periods.
The result, now available as a free e book on project gutenberg, was originally published with a preface by. Jul 11, 2008 in september 2007, we announced that the encyclopedia of mormonism was available online at byu. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. It tells the story of two main groups of people who lived in north and south america hundreds of years ago the nephites and lamanites, as well as a story of a group of people who came to the americas thousands of years ago upon leaving the tower of babel the jaredites. Library of congress rare book and special collections division. The lds church also noted the position in official publications. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. They are now called members of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Jul 17, 2009 the encyclopedia of mormonism was published by nonlds macmillan publishing company in 1992. We carry a variety of book of mormon books, from 1830 heritage editions to journals and study guides.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Joseph smiths wife the revised and enhanced history of joseph smith by his mother. The book of mormon is a foundational sacred text for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints whose members are commonly called mormons, after the book itself. Macmillan publishing company january 1, 1992 language. Mormonism was organized as a religion after joseph smith, the movements founder, published the book of mormon in upstate new york in 1830. Mormonism simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds, also called mormonism, church that traces its origins to a religion founded by joseph smith in the united states in 1830. The encyclopedia of mormonism is now online as a part of the digital online collection at the harold b. Mormonism is the collective name for a group of related churches, movements, and theologies that trace their origins back to the prophetic revelations of joseph smith jr. The book of mormon is a companion to the holy bible. Hoy al skousen book of mormon geography although the book of mormon. Encyclopedia of mormonism online by common consent, a. Mormonism is a christian restorationist religious movement that was founded by joseph smith. The url of the current page will be sent with your feedback. The book of mormon reinforces the lds doctrine that the gospel of jesus christ existed before the creation and has been revealed to prophets. Mormonism oxford research encyclopedia of religion. Click download or read online button to get mormonism a historical encyclopedia book now. The movement splintered following the death of smith, with the utahbased church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds becoming by far the largest institutional manifestation of mormonism. The history, scripture, doctrine, and procedure of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price notes.
A fourvolume reference set with signed articles covering many facets of the history and beliefs of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Although the lds church cooperated in the production of the book, particularly by setting aside byu resources, the encyclopedia was meant to be independent. The encyclopedia of mormonism is a semiofficial encyclopedia for topics relevant to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Widtsoes brother wrote, the following chapters on the subject of the restoration are the outcome of an invitation to write, during the winter of 191011, a series of lessons for the young ladies mutual improvement association. Brigham young university the history, scripture, doctrine, and procedure of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price accessrestricteditem true addeddate. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. It was abridged by mormon, principally from the records of three men, alma 2 chaps. Publication date 1992 topics church of jesus christ of latterday saints encyclopedias, mormon church encyclopedias, mormons encyclopedias. Ludlow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20191104 22. The mormons are equally emphatic in their denial of the identity of the book of mormon with spauldings manuscript story, now in oberlin college. Publication date 1992 topics church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mormon church, mormons publisher new york. Church of jesus christ of latterday saintsencyclopedias mormon churchencyclopedias mormons and mormonism.
The history, scriptures, doctrines, practices, and procedures of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A historical encyclopedia helps readers explore a church that has g. Its main purposes are summarized on its title page. Each entry also has a link back to a pdf scan of the page from the original 1992 publication. Encyclopedia of mormonism collections collections hbll. Hoy al skousen book of mormon geography although the book of mormon is primarily a reli. This category has articles relating to the book of mormon and those who accept the book of mormon as a sacred text. Encyclopedia of mormonism 4volume set hardcover january 1, 1992 by daniel h. Church of jesus christ of latterday saints description. Book of mormon encyclopedia of mormonism digital collections.
The idea for this reference work began with an inquiry from macmillan in 1987, when charles smith approached professor s. Kent brown at brigham young university the two knew each other from working together on the coptic encyclopedia. This religious body had its origin during the early part of the nineteenth century. Encyclopedia of mormonism digital collections collections. According to joseph smith, he was seventeen years of age when an angel. These people really love and appreciate great books. The volumes also contain biographies, images, maps, charts, appendixes, and an index. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. The history, scripture, doctrine, and procedure of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, vol. Like the bible, it is a religious text used by the members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints which serve as a second witness of jesus christ.
The name mormons is simply no longer a name for them. In september 2007, we announced that the encyclopedia of mormonism was available online at byu. The book of mormon links all three systems in several passages that are apparently consistent. The book of mormon resembles the bible in that it contains a mixture of stories and sermons recorded by earlier. Were now happy to announce that the encyclopedia of mormonism is available in text format that is fully searchable.
Also called the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon, as its modern subtitle states, stands with the bible as another testament of jesus christ. This new selection of materials from the incomparable encyclopedia of mormonism includes 151 book of mormon articles by 115 scholars and articulate authors. Actually, we have had our andrew jenson encyclopedias for many years, and if bruce r. For many years, members of the church were known as mormons by those who were not members. The book of alma is the longest book in the book of mormon. Encyclopedia of mormonism wikimili, the free encyclopedia. As early as joseph smith, lds leaders have consistently indicated that this phrase. Book of mormonthe book of mormon is a foundational sacred text for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints whose members are commonly called mormons, after the book itself. The book was published as the book of mormon in 1830. The term mormon, often used to refer to members of this church, comes from the book of mormon, which was published by smith in 1830. Recently made available online in its entirety, the encyclopedia provides a useful beginning point for. Encyclopedia of mormonism online in searchable text lds365.
A fifth volume, consisting of the book of mormon, doctrine. The other group, the nephites, developed culturally and built great cities but were eventually destroyed by the lamanites about 400 ce. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Review of the encyclopedia of mormonism 1992, edited by daniel h. Book of mormon central archive encyclopedia of mormonism, volume 1. Encyclopedia of antimormonism by dan wees nook book ebook. Ludlow the history, scripture, doctrine, and procedure of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints macmillan publishing company new york maxwell macmillan canada toronto maxwell macmillan international new york oxford singapore sydney. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Joseph smith, the founder and first president of the sect, was the son of a vermont farmer, and was born in sharon township, windsor county, in that state, on 23 december, 1805. The history, scripture, doctrine, and procedure of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is a series of four reference volumes containing approximately 1500 articles on topics primarily related to the history and doctrine of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The encyclopedia includes pictures, maps, illustrations, charts, appendices, indices, and a glossary.
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