{"product_id":"9781394315765","title":"Mormonism For Dummies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMormonism For Dummies\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChristopher Kimball Bigelow | Jana Riess\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eReligion \/ Christianity \/ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore one of the fastest-growing religions in the world\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the first Christian faith to be developed in America, and today the Church is home to millions—both inside and outside the United States. \u003ci\u003eMormonism For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable tool for individuals interested in learning more about the beliefs and practices of the widely-practiced Latter-day Saint faith. In this informative book, you'll explore the different denominations of the Church, recent changes to the Church's customs and practices'which also covers why the Church encourages a shift \u003ci\u003eaway\u003c\/i\u003e from the term “Mormon” and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the history and origins of the Church of Latter-Day Saints\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the Church's official stances on areas, including race, the status of women, and polygamy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine subjects like religious fundamentalism and orthodoxy through the lens of practicing LDS members\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA must-read for anyone interested in the rituals, customs, beliefs, and politics of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, \u003ci\u003eMormonism For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the straightforward and unbiased info you need to understand this nuanced faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Kimball Bigelow\u003c\/b\u003e has authored several books on Mormonism and is a former editor of the LDS church’s official \u003ci\u003eEnsign\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. He was the co-founder and editor of the Mormon literary magazine \u003ci\u003eIrreantum\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJana Riess, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is an author of many books on Mormonism and is a senior columnist for Religion News Service. She has also spoken about the LDS church at conferences and in media interviews. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 April 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394315765\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e368\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44311285596300,"sku":"9781394315765","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394315765_953a2b66-0e86-4824-b682-b49c4379ab5a.jpg?v=1780237165","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781394315765","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}