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9 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Not a lot of new info for such a high-priced item
By sgt_maddog
There isn't much about this work to recommend it at the asking price. It is very general, and has only a limited number of articles under the events and persons category. Honestly, Wikipedia provides the same information. The bibliography and chronology as well are sparse. I got this from interlibrary loan previous to purchasing it. Thank goodness!!! I would have been very disappointed had I spent $20, let alone $85. I have been doing extensive research in early Mormon history, for years and am familiar with the field and the sources. This will not be an essential source or frequently cited reference, despite its distinguished list of contributors. The issues essays are of better quality, but are often slightly apologetic in tone. If you want to peruse this book, get it from the library. If it shows up used for a reasonable price, I would consider purchasing it. Even the Kindle price is simply outrageous for the content/quality of the work!!!
Product Description
Mormonism: 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 encyclopedia begins with an overview of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—six essays cover the church's history from Joseph Smith's first vision in 1820 to its current global status. This provides a context for subsequent sections of alphabetically organized entries on key events and key figures in Mormon history. A final section looks at important issues such as the church's organization and government, its teachings on family, Mormonism and blacks, Mormonism and women, and Mormonism and Native Americans. Together, these essays and entries, along with revealing primary sources, portray the Mormon experience like no other available reference work.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2209428 in Books
- Published on: 2010-08-13
- Original language:English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 10.08" h x6.89" w x1.28" l,2.55 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 449 pages
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