The A to Z of Mormonism (The A to Z Guide Series, 110) (Volume 110)

Mormonism is the unofficial name for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which originated in the early 1800s. Mormonism refers to the doctrines taught by Joseph Smith, doctrines that are believed to be original gospel preached by Jesus Christ. The Mormons oppose abortion, homosexuality, unmarried sexual acts, pornography, gambling, tobacco, consuming alcohol, tea, coffee, and the use of drugs. Despite its relatively young age, the Mormon Church continues to grow, and today it contains about 13 million members. The A to Z of Mormonism relates the history of the Mormon church through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on crucial persons, organizations, churches, beliefs, and events. Clearing up many of the misconceptions held about Mormonism and its members, this is an essential reference. Contents......Page 10 Editor’s Foreword......Page 12 Preface to Historical Dictionary of Mormanism: Third Edition......Page 14 List of Acronyms and Abbreviations......Page 16 Chronology......Page 18 Introduction......Page 30 The Dictionary......Page 40 Appendix 1: Church Presidents......Page 284 Appendix 2: The Family: A Proclamation to the World......Page 286 Appendix 3: Temples Dedicated through February 2008......Page 288 Appendix 4: The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints......Page 292 Bibliography......Page 294 About the Authors......Page 358 Provides an introduction to Mormon history, beliefs, practices, and terminology, with additional entries on key periods in the faith's history, biographical sketches of important figures, a chronology, and lists of church leaders and temples