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Oxford University Press, USA
Mormon Christianity: What Other Christians Can Learn from the Latter-Day Saints
Mormon Christianity: What Other Christians Can Learn from the Latter-Day Saints
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Mormons are adamant that they are Christian, and eloquent writers within their own faith have tried to make this case, but no theologian outside the LDS church has ever tried to demonstrate just how Christian they are. Stephen H. Webb's Mormon Christianity: What Other Christians Can Learn from
the Latter-day Saints fills this void, as the author writes neither as a critic nor a defender of Mormonism but as a sympathetic observer who is deeply committed to engaging with Mormon ideas. Webb is unique in taking Mormon theology seriously by showing how it provides plausible and in some instances even persuasive alternatives to many traditional Christian doctrines. His book can serve as an introduction to Mormonism, but it goes far beyond that: Webb explains how Mormonism is a branch
of the Christian family tree that extends well beyond what most Christians have ever imagined. His account of their creative appropriation of the Christian tradition is meant to inspire more traditional Christians to reconsider the shape of many basic Christian beliefs. Mormon Christianity is not all affirming and celebratory. It ends with a call to Mormons to be more focused on Christian essentials and an invitation to other Christians to be more imaginative in considering Mormon alternatives to traditional doctrines.
Author: Stephen H. Webb
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 10/01/2013
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780199316816
Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/15/2013 pg. 96
Publishers Weekly 09/23/2013
the Latter-day Saints fills this void, as the author writes neither as a critic nor a defender of Mormonism but as a sympathetic observer who is deeply committed to engaging with Mormon ideas. Webb is unique in taking Mormon theology seriously by showing how it provides plausible and in some instances even persuasive alternatives to many traditional Christian doctrines. His book can serve as an introduction to Mormonism, but it goes far beyond that: Webb explains how Mormonism is a branch
of the Christian family tree that extends well beyond what most Christians have ever imagined. His account of their creative appropriation of the Christian tradition is meant to inspire more traditional Christians to reconsider the shape of many basic Christian beliefs. Mormon Christianity is not all affirming and celebratory. It ends with a call to Mormons to be more focused on Christian essentials and an invitation to other Christians to be more imaginative in considering Mormon alternatives to traditional doctrines.
Author: Stephen H. Webb
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 10/01/2013
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780199316816
Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/15/2013 pg. 96
Publishers Weekly 09/23/2013
About the Author
Stephen H. Webb has taught philosophy and religion for twenty-five years. He is the author of eleven books on such varied topics as the musical philosophy of Bob Dylan, theological critiques of the theory of evolution, the importance of the doctrine of providence in American history, the role of religion in public education, and the history of vegetarianism. He has been published in First Things, Books & Culture and Touchstone.
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