The encyclopedia of mormonism is now online as a part of the digital online collection at the harold b. Recently made available online in its entirety, the encyclopedia provides a useful beginning point for. Each entry also has a link back to a pdf scan of the page from the original 1992 publication. Mormonism is a term used to describe religious, ideological, and cultural aspects of the various latter day saint churches.
One of the first museum references in church history is from addison pratt, who on may 24, 1843, donated the tooth of a whale, coral, and other curiosities he had obtained in polynesia as a young sailor, as the beginning for a museum in nauvoo hc 5. Download pdf encyclopediaofmormonism free online new. 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. Ii mormonism from a mormon point of view in popular science monthly, 10 december 1876. Mormonism calls this doctrine \celestial parentage. Sep 27, 2007 this online edition of the encyclopedia of mormonism is a pdf scan of the printed set of 4 volumes.
First presidencyauthorized encyclopedia of mormonism, about which the scriptures are not clear and about which the church has made no official pronouncements. The name mormons is simply no longer a name for them. Pdf download encyclopedia of mormonism the history. This category has articles relating to the book of mormon and those who accept the book of mormon as a sacred text. Mormonism is one of the most successful and significant religious traditions to develop in the united states. Church of jesus christ of latterday saints description. 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. Encyclopedia of mormonism collections collections hbll. Click download or read online button to encyclopediaofmormonism book pdf for free now. For many years, members of the church were known as mormons by those who were not members.
A critical text of the book of mormon was pub lished in 19841987 by the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. This is a helpful resource with an extensive list of entries related to the beliefs, teachings, and practices of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints learn more about the encyclopedia of mormonism at this link this online edition of the encyclopedia of mormonism is a pdf scan of the printed. Covering its historic development, important individuals, and central ideas and issues, this encyclopedia offers broad historical coverage of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Encyclopedia of mormonism mormonism, the mormon church.
Historical magazine second seriesvolume 7may 1870interview with the father of joseph smith. Jul 11, 2008 in september 2007, we announced that the encyclopedia of mormonism was available online at byu. The encyclopedia of mormonism is now online at byu. A fourvolume reference set with signed articles covering many facets of the history and beliefs of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The lds church also noted the position in official publications. Encyclopediaofmormonism download encyclopediaofmormonism ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. In such matters, one can find differences of opinion among church members and leaders. Macmillan widmer, kurt 2000 mormonism and the nature of god. Actually, we have had our andrew jenson encyclopedias for many years, and if bruce r.
On april 6, 1830 the mormon church was organizedat the time it was called the church of christ. The lds church also noted this position in official publications. Pages in category mormonism the following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. Encyclopedia of mormonism released a landmark reference work, the encyclopedia of mormonism, is off the presses and available for purchase. But now we have a lavish, multivolume, semiofficial encyclopedia, intended for libraries, for the general reader. Mormonism is a christian restorationist religious movement that was founded by joseph smith. Jehovahs witnesses, mormonism, mind sciences, bahai, zen, unitarianism in defense of the faith ankerberg, john, weldon, john on. Encyclopedia of mormonism wikipedia republished wiki 2. It does not include volume 5 which is the text of the scriptures because the scriptures are available online at scriptures this pdf edition has been indexed so you can enter a term in a search box to find the entry. Encyclopedia of mormonism the history scripture doctrine and procedure of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints book of mormon. 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. Jehovahs witnesses, mormonism, mind sciences, bahai, zen, unitarianism in defense of the.
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. Mormonism a historical encyclopedia download ebook pdf. Church of jesus christ of latterday saintsencyclopedias mormon churchencyclopedias mormons and mormonism. 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. The fourvolume work is a comprehensive look at church history, doctrine, scripture, and culture written at the educational level of a high school graduate or beginning college student. 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. Until the truth of these matters is made known by revelation, there is room for different levels of.
The beliefs of the church are characterized by a unique understanding of the godhead, emphasis on family life, belief in continuing revelation, and missionary work. 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. Although this textual study of the editions and manuscripts of the book of mormon is incomplete and prelimi. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Mcconkies mormon doctrine isnt a onevolume encyclopedia of its subject, at least in intent, i dont know what it is. A conversation about the encyclopedia of mormonism, ensign, december 1990 mcmurrin 1993.
They are now called members of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Publication date 1992 topics church of jesus christ of latterday saints encyclopedias, mormon church encyclopedias, mormons encyclopedias. Mormonism oxford research encyclopedia of religion. For example, articles on constitutional law, sports, science, and freedom discuss lds perspectives and contributions to various fields.
The encyclopedia of mormonism is a semiofficial encyclopedia for topics relevant to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, see also mormon. The encyclopedia of mormonism includes lengthy articles on core lds subjects like lds church history and doctrine, but the work also includes many topics that are less closely related to mormonism. Encyclopedia of mormonism wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Encyclopedia of mormonism online in searchable text lds365. The truth about mormonism church of christ in zion. Jul 17, 2009 the encyclopedia of mormonism was published by nonlds macmillan publishing company in 1992. Published by macmillan, a trusted source for such things as encyclopedias, with artciles written by proponents of the faith upon almost every. Encyclopedia of mormonism digital collections collections. The encyclopedia of mormonism is a semiofficial encyclopedia for topics relevant to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, see. The volumes also contain biographies, images, maps, charts, appendixes.
A superb reference for everything related to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Pages in category a the following 70 pages are in this category, out of 70 total. The history, scripture, doctrine, and procedure of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, vol. This is the first published text of the book of mormon to show the precise history of many textual variants.
Church of jesus christ of latterday saints, church that traces its origins to a religion founded by joseph smith in the united states in 1830. The encyclopedia of mormonism was published by nonlds macmillan publishing company in 1992. 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 papers of reynolds cahoon, 18311865 catalogued described by john hajicek for mormonhill on ebay containing 109 items of retained records of reynolds cahoon, a mormon from 1830. One of mormonisms central strengths is also the source of a fundamental limitation. Nibley on the occasion of his eightieth birthday, vol. The url of the current page will be sent with your feedback. Click download or read online button to get mormonism a historical encyclopedia book now. But now we have a lavish, multivolume, semiofficial encyclopedia, intended for libraries, for the. Mormonism simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Were now happy to announce that the encyclopedia of mormonism is available in text format that is fully searchable. 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. This new selection of materials from the incomparable encyclopedia of mormonism includes 151 book of mormon articles by 115 scholars and articulate authors. So, a closer look reveals that the concept of god taught by mormonism is quite di erent from the god of the bible.