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Pacific Apostle

The 1920-21 Diary of David O. McKay in the Latter-day Saint Island Missions

By: David D McKay

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Pacific Apostle

The 1920-21 Diary of David O. McKay in the Latter-day Saint Island Missions

By: David D McKay

In 1920, David O. McKay embarked on a journey that forever changed the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His visits to the Latter-day Saint missions, schools, and branches in the Pacific solidified the Church leadership's commitment to global outreach. As importantly, the trip inspired McKay's own initiatives when he later became Church president. McKay's account of his odyssey brings to life the story of the Church of Jesus Christ’s transformation into a global faith. Throughout his diary, McKay expressed his humanity, curiosity, and fascination with cultures and places--the Maori hongi, East Asian customs, Australian wildlife, and more. At the same time, he and his travel companion, Hugh J. Cannon, detailed the Latter-day Saint missionary life of the era, closely observing logistical challenges and cultural differences, guiding various church efforts, and listening to followers' impressions and concerns. Reid L. Neilson and Carson V. Teuscher's meticulous notes provide historical, religious, and general context for the reader.Blending travelogue with history, Pacific Apostle illuminates the thought and work of an essential figure in the twentieth-century Church of Jesus Christ.

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University of Illinois Press

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0252051718

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Pacific Apostle

The 1920-21 Diary of David O. McKay in the Latter-day Saint Island Missions

By: David D McKay

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The 1920-21 Diary of David O. McKay in the Latter-day Saint Island Missions

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Joseph Smith and the Origins of The Book of Mormon, 2d ed.

By: David Persuitte

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Joseph Smith and the Origins of The Book of Mormon, 2d ed.

By: David Persuitte

Just as a growing interest in millennialism at the turn of this century has rejuvenated religious debate and questions concerning the fate of the world, so did Mormonism develop from millennial enthusiasm early in the nineteenth century. Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism, and a provocative, even controversial figure in history, declared that he had been given the authority to restore the true church in the latter days. The primary source of Smith's latter-day revelation is The Book of Mormon, and to fully understand his role as the founder of the Mormon faith, one must also understand The Book of Mormon and how it came to be. Unfortunately, the literature about Joseph Smith and The Book of Mormon is permeated with contradiction and controversy. In the first edition of this impressive work, David Persuitte provided a significant amount of revealing biographical information about Smith that resolved many of the controversies concerning his character. He also presented an extensive comparative analysis positing that the probable conceptual source for The Book of Mormon was a book entitled View of the Hebrews; or the Tribes of Israel in America, which was written by an early New England minister named Ethan Smith. Now in an expanded and revised second edition incorporating many new findings relating to the origin of The Book of Mormon, Mr. Persuitte's book continues to shed much new light on the path Joseph Smith took toward founding the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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McFarland

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0786484039

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Moroni and the Swastika

Mormons in Nazi Germany

By: David Conley Nelson

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Moroni and the Swastika

Mormons in Nazi Germany

By: David Conley Nelson

While Adolf Hitler’s National Socialist government was persecuting Jews and Jehovah’s Witnesses and driving forty-two small German religious sects underground, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continued to practice unhindered. How some fourteen thousand Mormons not only survived but thrived in Nazi Germany is a story little known, rarely told, and occasionally rewritten within the confines of the Church’s history—for good reason, as we see in David Conley Nelson’s Moroni and the Swastika. A page-turning historical narrative, this book is the first full account of how Mormons avoided Nazi persecution through skilled collaboration with Hitler’s regime, and then eschewed postwar shame by constructing an alternative history of wartime suffering and resistance. The Twelfth Article of Faith and parts of the 134th Section of the Doctrine and Covenants function as Mormonism’s equivalent of the biblical admonition to “render unto Caesar,” a charge to cooperate with civil government, no matter how onerous doing so may be. Resurrecting this often-violated doctrinal edict, ecclesiastical leaders at the time developed a strategy that protected Mormons within Nazi Germany. Furthermore, as Nelson shows, many Mormon officials strove to fit into the Third Reich by exploiting commonalities with the Nazi state. German Mormons emphasized a mutual interest in genealogy and a passion for sports. They sent husbands into the Wehrmacht and sons into the Hitler Youth, and they prayed for a German victory when the war began. They also purged Jewish references from hymnals, lesson plans, and liturgical practices. One American mission president even wrote an article for the official Nazi Party newspaper, extolling parallels between Utah Mormon and German Nazi society. Nelson documents this collaboration, as well as subsequent efforts to suppress it by fashioning a new collective memory of ordinary German Mormons’ courage and travails during the war. Recovering this inconvenient past, Moroni and the Swastika restores a complex and difficult chapter to the history of Nazi Germany and the Mormon Church in the twentieth century—and offers new insight into the construction of historical truth.

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806149744

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The Oxford Handbook of Meditation

By: Miguel Farias,David Brazier,Mansur Lalljee

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The Oxford Handbook of Meditation

By: Miguel Farias,David Brazier,Mansur Lalljee

Meditation techniques, including mindfulness, have become popular wellbeing practices and the scientific study of their effects has recently turned 50 years old. But how much do we know about them: what were they developed for and by whom? How similar or different are they, how effective can they be in changing our minds and biology, what are their social and ethical implications? The Oxford Handbook of Meditation is the most comprehensive volume published on meditation, written in accessible language by world-leading experts on the science and history of these techniques. It covers the development of meditation across the world and the varieties of its practices and experiences. It includes approaches from various disciplines, including psychology, neuroscience, history, anthropology, and sociology and it explores its potential for therapeutic and social change, as well as unusual or negative effects. Edited by practitioner-researchers, this book is the ultimate guide for all interested in meditation, including teachers, clinicians, therapists, researchers, or anyone who would like to learn more about this topic.

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Oxford University Press

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0192536370

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9780192536372

What Good Men Do

By: David S. Baxter

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What Good Men Do

By: David S. Baxter

From slavery abolitionist William Wilberforce to Olympic gold medalist Eric Liddell, great men throughout history have left an example for us to look to. Elder David S. Baxter takes a closer look at the characteristics and attributes of good men so that you can apply them too. He acknowledges that there are no perfect men, but the works and attributes of good men have profound effects. There is no end to the good that a man can do!

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Cedar Fort Publishing & Media

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1462109527

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Are Christians Mormon?

By: David L. Paulsen,Hal R. Boyd

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Are Christians Mormon?

By: David L. Paulsen,Hal R. Boyd

In the past, scholars and others have asked whether Mormons are Christian. This work reverses the question by asking, "are Christians Mormon?" By identifying Mormon doctrines formerly considered heretical and documenting how these doctrines have gained increasing acceptance within mainstream Christian theologies, the work presents some surprising insights. In chapters focusing on subjects such as deification, the divine feminine, and the reopening of the scriptural canon, among others, the book sets out Joseph Smith's teachings on these ideas, summarizes the criticisms of those positions, and examines trends in contemporary Christian theology that significantly converge in Joseph's direction. Exploring the convergence of contemporary Christian theology with Mormon doctrines, this book will appeal to a broad range of students and readers exploring Christian theology and the Latter-day Saint tradition.

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Routledge

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1317178777

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New Testament Made Easier: 3rd Edition

By: David J. Ridges

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New Testament Made Easier: 3rd Edition

By: David J. Ridges

Noted teacher and gospel scholar David J. Ridges brings the New Testament to life with his well-known teaching skills in this third edition of The New Testament Made Easier. This enhanced version now includes hundreds of additional brief notes and commentary, plus many verses from the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible and the full text of the best-selling book Our Savior Jesus Christ, His Life and Mission to Cleanse and Heal.; ; An invaluable bonus to this edition, Our Savior Jesus Christ takes the reader on an intimate journey through the Savior’s mortal life. It begins with the pre-existence, highlights the Lord’s three-year ministry, and reverently concludes with the final week of his mortality.; ; Join the tens of thousands of readers who have experienced spiritual growth from reading and pondering the books in this series. Understand for yourself and celebrate the cleansing, healing power of the Atonement, the Resurrection, and the Savior's continuing ministry to bring us back to the Father.; ; A POWERFUL STUDY GUIDE; ; • Quickly gain a basic understanding of the New Testament with the help of brief notes within and between the verses, accompanied by bolding for teaching emphasis.; ; Example:; John 16:23; 23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.; ; • Transfer the brief notes into your own scriptures to increase your understanding of the New Testament now and in the future.; ; • Better understand the symbolism in the Savior’s parables.;

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146213131X

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Our Savior, Jesus Christ

By: David J. Ridges

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Our Savior, Jesus Christ

By: David J. Ridges

Best-selling author and master teacher David J. Ridgesprovides this powerful study of the Lord's life and mission to cleanse and heal all mankind. By applying the teachings of this work you will. Draw nearer to the Savior through this simple and beautiful depiction of the Lord's continuing ministry as Creator and Savior of the world Learn firsthand how the power of the Savior's Atonement will sanctify your life through His divine sacrifice Obtain a tender, personal glimpse of the Savior's eternal love for each of us Discover the depth of the Lord's sacrifice as you read this heartfelt portrayal of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

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1599556995

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Sociology

By: David Popenoe

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Sociology

By: David Popenoe

This introduction to sociology provides a balanced presentation of the field. This edition includes expanded coverage of social mobility in the US; white ethnics, assimilation, racism and institutional racism; and Value Added Theory.

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Pacific Apostle

Pacific Apostle

Pacific Apostle

Pacific Apostle

Joseph Smith and the Origins of The Book of Mormon, 2d ed.

Joseph Smith and the Origins of The Book of Mormon, 2d ed.

Moroni and the Swastika

Moroni and the Swastika

The Oxford Handbook of Meditation

The Oxford Handbook of Meditation

What Good Men Do

What Good Men Do

Are Christians Mormon?

Are Christians Mormon?

New Testament Made Easier: 3rd Edition

New Testament Made Easier: 3rd Edition

Our Savior, Jesus Christ

Our Savior, Jesus Christ

Sociology

Sociology

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