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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Mormon America: The Power and the Promiseby Richard N Ostling
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In this candid examination of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one of America's leading religion journalists covers everyaspect of this little-understood community of faith whose family values, business success, and evangelistic missions have helped it become one of the world's fastest growing religions. Esteemed Timeand Associated Press reporter Richard N. Ostling and fellow journalist Joan K. Ostling navigate the Mormon Church's complex origins and inner workings. They explore the dramatic changes in its policies on polygamy, its conviction in its manifest destiny as the true religion of America, its vocal dissenters, and the ways in which the church handles its vast financial, media, and educational resources. Richard and Joan Ostling give readers a comprehensive and insightful look into this intriguing religion, complete with the church's history, beliefs, culture, and plans for the future. They shed light on the church's phenomenal success and the strong appeal of its teachings, and provide previously unreported details about its financial investments, worldwide missions, and internal politics. In Mormon America,Richard Ostling picks up where his widely read 1997 Time magazine cover story, "Mormons, Inc.," left off, by illuminating the church's continuing surge in power and popularity. The Ostlings assemble through their reportage the complete story behind the most prosperous religious group in contemporary America. Review:"This definitive introduction to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) for most non-Mormons will also be essential reading for Mormons who are interested in something other than an 'all is well' analysis of thier church...Highly recommended for all libraries." (-- David S. Azzolina, Univ. of Pennslyvania Libs., Library Journal) Review:"The Ostlings have presented, in a very appealing, accessible way, massive amounts of information." (-The Christian Science Monitor) Review:"This is a book to be read with appreciation and profit by Mormon and non-Mormon alike. The Ostlings have set aside the long-standing myths and stereotypes, producing a comprehensive overview of Mormonism that is fair-minded, informed, religiously sensitive--and highly readable! A valuable gift to all of us who need to know more about a faith-community that was born in America and has become a major world religion." (-- Richard J. Mouw, president and professor of Christian Philosophy, Fuller Seminary) Review:"...they provide much to ruminate upon and, in the process of comparing Mormonism to other Christian faiths, a short course in traditional theology for adherents who tend to be ignorant these days about the basis of thier own beliefs. Agree or disagree, you will be enlightened and unstructed by this book." (-- Maude McDaniel, bookpage.com) Review:"Mormon America is easily the most informative and accessible introduction to Mormonism yet produced. The authors tell the story of America's premier indigenous religion in a fair and evenhanded way. They even manage to explain some of the more obscure beliefs and practices of the Latter-day Saints without resorting to voyeurism." (-- Randall Balmer, author of Blessed Assurance: A History of Evangelicalism in America) Review:There has long been a need for a balanced, overall study of modern Mormonism, writtenas objectively as possible, with no axes to grind. The Ostlings, both Eastern journalist and non-Mormons, have achieved that goal with this interesting, well researched, well written book about America's fastest growing religion...In a thick but manageable book, they have covered most of the topics germane to an understanding of Mormonism-it's history, theology and culture...The Ostlings are consistenly fair-minded...This is a lively book that makes interesting and informative reading." (-- Dennis Lythgoe, Deseret News) Review:"a long overdue primer on one of the fastest growing religions in the world... This book is eminently fair, well researched and exhaustive... the authors are diligent referees of fights pst and present." (-The New York Times Book Review) Synopsis:The Ostlings explore how the Mormon Church has managed to combine evangelistic missions and family values with shrewd business strategies, attracting 10 million members worldwide and accumulating an estimated $30 billion in assets. About the AuthorRichard N. Ostling, a religion writer for the Associated Press, was formerly senior correspondent for Time magazine, where he wrote twenty-three cover stories and was the religion writer for many years.He has also covered religion for the CBS Radio Network and the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer on PBS-TV. Joan K. Ostling, a freelance writer and editor, was formerly a writer and editor for the U.S. Information Agency in Washington, D.C., a reporter for the Press Publications newspaper chain in Chicago, and an English and journalism professor. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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