[…] Dr. Richard L. Anderson is an important contribution to an understanding of Joseph Smith’s immediate ancestry and the domestic environment in which he was raised. Since Joseph attributed dominant traits of his character to […]
[…] Puritanism on the religious his tory of this land. Ahlstrom aptly states that as a result of English colonizing activities “Protestantism, predominantly in its Puritan form became a major factor in the spiritual shaping […]
[…] countries of Central and South America who could spearhead the revision of the Spanish hymnal. In a world-wide church such as ours, exchange of ideas can be of great benefit. The task would be […]
[…] verse of “Come, Come Ye Saints”), and adds newer hymns, mostly from the English Hymnal. Particularly after World War II, when America was held in high esteem by the French speaking people, the translation […]
[…] availability of hymns in more than one language can only lend unity to the Church as a world-wide organization. However, we must not overlook the rich cultural heritage of the Germanic countries where congregational […]
[…] 1975): 45-50. Authority, Doctrine, and Theology Benz, Ernst. “Mormonism and the Secularization of Religions in the Modern World.” BYU Studies 16 (Summer 1976): 627-639. Bunker, Gary L., and Davis Bitton. “Mesmerism and Mormonism.” BYU […]
[…] prophet, that the Book of Mormon is the revelation given to the Prophet Joseph Smith, and that the missionaries all over the world working for the growth of the Church are the messengers of God.
I have written book reviews on a regular basis for almost a decade. Most of them have been in the field of Mormon/ Utah history, although I consistently try to disclaim my expertise in […]
[…] of a river, only thirty feet wide or so where it had enough fall to ripple over the rocks. Except during the spring runoff. Then it filled and sometimes overflowed a bed fifty or […]
[…] (especially religious dogmatism) grow in the land. And here is Paul, who brought Christianity to the western world, speaking the same words. “Prove all things”: consider all things; look at all possibilities; examine your […]