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Title: The Strength of the "Mormon" Position
Credits:
Produced by the Mormon Texts Project
(MormonTextsProject.org), with thanks to Benjamin Keogh
for proofreading.
Summary: "The Strength of the 'Mormon' Position" by Orson F. Whitney is a theological work written in the early 20th century. This book presents a comprehensive defense of the beliefs and practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as the "Mormon" Church. It discusses the restoration of the Gospel through the prophet Joseph Smith and aims to clarify the unique position of Mormonism in relation to traditional Christianity. In this text, Whitney elaborates on the historical and spiritual significance of Mormonism, linking it to ancient biblical prophecies and events from the life of Joseph Smith. He emphasizes the restoration of Christ's original teachings and the establishment of divine authority in modern times. Throughout the book, Whitney addresses various criticisms of Mormon beliefs, asserting their foundation in God's plan for salvation, including the importance of faith, repentance, and the ongoing relevance of the Book of Mormon. He ultimately presents Mormonism as a continuation of Christianity rather than a mere offshoot, highlighting its depth, complexity, and connection to the eternal truths of the Gospel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Whitney, Orson F. (Orson Ferguson), 1855-1931
EBook No.: 46751
Published: Sep 1, 2014
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Latter Day Saint churches
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Strength of the "Mormon" Position
Credits:
Produced by the Mormon Texts Project
(MormonTextsProject.org), with thanks to Benjamin Keogh
for proofreading.
Summary: "The Strength of the 'Mormon' Position" by Orson F. Whitney is a theological work written in the early 20th century. This book presents a comprehensive defense of the beliefs and practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as the "Mormon" Church. It discusses the restoration of the Gospel through the prophet Joseph Smith and aims to clarify the unique position of Mormonism in relation to traditional Christianity. In this text, Whitney elaborates on the historical and spiritual significance of Mormonism, linking it to ancient biblical prophecies and events from the life of Joseph Smith. He emphasizes the restoration of Christ's original teachings and the establishment of divine authority in modern times. Throughout the book, Whitney addresses various criticisms of Mormon beliefs, asserting their foundation in God's plan for salvation, including the importance of faith, repentance, and the ongoing relevance of the Book of Mormon. He ultimately presents Mormonism as a continuation of Christianity rather than a mere offshoot, highlighting its depth, complexity, and connection to the eternal truths of the Gospel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Whitney, Orson F. (Orson Ferguson), 1855-1931
EBook No.: 46751
Published: Sep 1, 2014
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Latter Day Saint churches
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.