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The Mormon Culture of Salvation : Force, Grace, and Glory
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Aldershot, England ; Burlington, Vt.
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Ashgate
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"Mormon Culture of Salvation presents a comprehensive study of Mormon cultural and religious life, offering important new theories of Mormonism - one of the fastest growing movements and thought by many to be the next world-religion. Bringing social scientific and theological perspectives to bear on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Douglas Davies draws from theology, history of religions, anthropology, sociology and psychology to present a unique example of a truly interdisciplinary analysis in religious studies. Examining the many aspects of Mormon belief, ritual, family life and history, this book presents a new interpretation of the origin of Mormonism arguing that Mormonism is rooted in the bereavement experience of the Joseph Smith, the first prophet, with his personal grief leading to his creation of this new religion. Linking the temple ritual for the dead to the genealogical work of many Mormon families, Davies shows how the Mormon commitment to work for salvation relates to current Mormon belief in conversion, and to traditional Christian ideas of grace. Mormon Culture of Salvation is an important new work for Mormons and non-Mormons alike, offering fresh insights into how Mormons see the world and work for their future glory in heavenly realms. Written by a non-Mormon with over 30 years' research experience into Mormonism, this book is essential reading for those seeking insights into new interdisciplinary forms of analysis in religion, as well as all those studying or interested in Mormonism and world religions. " [Publisher's abstract]
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