The Mormonizing of America, how the Mormon religion became a dominant force in politics, entertainment, and pop culture, Stephen Mansfield
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The Mormonizing of America, how the Mormon religion became a dominant force in politics, entertainment, and pop culture, Stephen Mansfield
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eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-264)
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non fiction
Main title
The Mormonizing of America
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bibliography
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774493659
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Stephen Mansfield
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how the Mormon religion became a dominant force in politics, entertainment, and pop culture
Summary
Examines the growing popularity of Mormonism--a belief system with cultic roots--and the implications of its critical rise as not only the fastest-growing religion, but as a high-impact mainstream cultural influence
Table Of Contents
Prologue : scenes from the land of the Saints -- Introduction : engine of the Mormon ascent -- The Mormon view of Mormonism -- A Mormon chronology -- In search of true religion -- Joseph Smith : prophet and magician -- The golden plates -- An American gospel -- Mormon beliefs in plain language -- A new breed of men -- Among a progressing people -- The earthly fruit of faith -- The work unfinished -- Appendix A : Joseph Smith's Articles of Faith -- Appendix B: Surprising quotes from Mormon leaders
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