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Truth Seeker: Mormon Scriptures & The Bible 2/19/2014 2:34:54 PM
Are Mormons Christians? What do they believe? How do their beliefs compare with other Christian religions? This book summarizes The Book of Mormon, Pearl of Great Price and Doctrines & Covenants. The author compares these books to the Bible as well as historical records and internal inconsistencies. Dr. Jordan Jensen who is a devout Mormon offers his views on the author's comments which results in a balanced discussion. This book will help everyone who wants to learn more about the beliefs and practices of this faith and how they compare with other Christian denominations. I have been impressed by the dedication of Mormon missionaries, the beauty of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the majestic architecture of Mormon temples. I have known several Mormons and they seem to be family oriented people who live out their faith in tangible ways. As American culture drifts towards situation ethics and values based on surveys, Mormons are like other Christians in that they tend to be conservative and look to their Church and Scriptures for guidance. This interest and curiosity led me to study Mormon scriptures and compare them with the Bible. Each chapter of "Truth Seeker: Mormon Scriptures & The Bible" is a summary of each of the books that make up The Book Of Mormon, The Pearl of Great Price and Doctrines & Covenants. This is followed by a discussion of internal inconsistencies, differences from the Bible and historical problems. In order to provide a balanced discussion, the views of Mormon reviewers are included. Brigham Young and Latter-day Saint (LDS) web sites were used to answer questions I still had after completing my review and to fill in gaps in my understanding of some doctrines and beliefs. The result of these efforts is a book that provides insights into Mormonism and how it compares and deviates from other Christian churches. The essence of the deviations are founded in the idea that Mormonism extends and clarifies Biblical teachings based on revelations given to Joseph Smith and subsequent LDS prophets.
“Truth Seeker approaches the sometimes touchy subject of religious texts with care and precision, visiting the texts academically and verifying with other sources. Many books will spout opinion—this book researches and gets into the gritty details. A well-written discussion of Mormon scripture, including summaries for those unfamiliar with the works, Truth Seeker welcomes readers into a guided religious discussion.”
- - H.E. Saunders, Editor
