The Heart Of Mormonism

1930. This is a new textbook on the history and doctrine of the Church covering the following points: A change of emphasis from the details of Church history and doctrine to a clear understanding of the message and mission of the Church and the means by which the great objectives for which it was founded may be realized; Establish clearly the divine mission of the Prophet Joseph Smith; Make clear the Church as revealed to him is an instrument in God's hands for the redemption of all mankind; That emphasis be placed on the distinct message of Mormonism; An explanation be made on sociological grounds of the friction between Mormonism and other churches and social groups; Emphasis be laid on the message to the world of the Book of Mormon; Show what contributions the Church has made to the progress of the world; Show that the Church organization is a model of efficiency; and That the Church offers in its various institutions the best means for the satisfaction of their deepest needs. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.