Mormon Christianity: What Other Christians Can Learn From the Latter-day Saints
Mormon Christianity: What Other Christians Can Learn From the Latter-day Saints
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Editorial Reviews
Much of this book reads like an extended love letter, not one from the lover to his beloved, but from the lover to his family explaining what he loves about her and responding to the family s objections...[Webb] is a readable writer, quite capable of explaining technical philosophical ideas in
nonphilosophical terms...I strongly recommend Webb's book, not just to the non-Mormons at whom it is aimed but also to Mormons. Latter-day Saints will learn a great deal about Catholicism by reading it...Webb's book offers non-Mormons a love letter explaining why he loves Mormons and giving them
reasons why they might also.--
Mormon Studies Review
Webb addresses readers unfamiliar with Mormonism as a fellow Christian, rather than in a more traditional, academic non-partisan tone that might be expected from a book bearing a university press's imprint... Webb's generous tone and easy to understand rhetoric ensure that
Mormon Christianity will
be accessible to both Mormons and Christians -- he represents some of the very best of the Robert Millett/Richard Mouw type of Mormon/Christian dialogue in printed word... All in all,
Mormon Christianity is an excellent introduction to Mormon theology, and will be useful to teach undergraduates as
well as lay Christians (and Mormons) about Mormon beliefs. --
The Juvenile Instructor
Whether or not one agrees with Mormonism's teachings and theology, those interested in learning its nuances and relationship to the larger Christian community likely will profit from Mr. Webb's work. It's a fascinating subject, and one Mr. Webb covers with a penetrating, thought-provoking
approach. --
Washington Times
An excellent example of philosophical theology that will likely be appreciated by Mormons and non-Mormons alike for years to come.--
BYU Studies Quarterly
Ever since the Mormon Tabernacle Choir won the silver medal in the 1893 World's Fair, Mormons have been more renowned for their cultural than their theological contributions. In this intelligent, articulate, and highly readable volume, Stephen Webb begins to address that imbalance, bringing
Mormonism into conversation with the wider Christian tradition in fresh and sometimes startling ways. - Terryl L. Givens, Co-author of
The God Who Weeps: How Mormonism Makes Sense of Life
Mormon Christianity is truly a ground-breaking work. It's winsome, intelligent, and generous account of the Latter-day Saints and their faith sets a new standard in interreligious dialogue. Although one may find oneself on occasion disagreeing with the author-as I do on a few points-I cannot think
of a more careful presentation of the LDS worldview and the sorts of challenges and promises it brings to both Mormons and Traditional Christians alike. - Francis J. Beckwith, Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies, and Resident Scholar in the Institute for Studies of Religion, Baylor
University
At once domestic and exotic, Mormon thought does not nest easily into any of the usual categories with which scholars describe Western metaphysics. This has attracted the intrepid and wide-ranging gaze of Stephen Webb, an evangelical convert to Roman Catholicism. Probing beneath crude
superficialities, his analysis will provoke debate. Webb argues with imaginative brilliance that Mormonism's 'big ideas' recover, challenge, and expand-rather than exceed-the bounds of Christian orientations to reality. The Mormon metaphysic thus demands a rethinking of many aspects of Christian
history and tradition. - Philip Barlow, Leonard J. Arrington Professor of Mormon History & Culture, Utah State University
This is a sophisticated step in what can be a long-term conversation. --
Library Journal
Groundbreaking work...highly recommended essential reading. --
Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Stephen H. Webb has taught philosophy and religion for twenty-five years. He is the author of eleven books on such varied topics as the musical philosophy of Bob Dylan, theological critiques of the theory of evolution, the importance of the doctrine of providence in American history, the role of
religion in public education, and the history of vegetarianism. He has been published in
First Things, Books & Culture and
Touchstone.
religion in public education, and the history of vegetarianism. He has been published in
First Things, Books & Culture and
Touchstone.
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Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
Much of this book reads like an extended love letter, not one from the lover to his beloved, but from the lover to his family explaining what he loves about her and responding to the family s objections...[Webb] is a readable writer, quite capable of explaining technical philosophical ideas in
nonphilosophical terms...I strongly recommend Webb's book, not just to the non-Mormons at whom it is aimed but also to Mormons. Latter-day Saints will learn a great deal about Catholicism by reading it...Webb's book offers non-Mormons a love letter explaining why he loves Mormons and giving them
reasons why they might also.--
Mormon Studies Review
Webb addresses readers unfamiliar with Mormonism as a fellow Christian, rather than in a more traditional, academic non-partisan tone that might be expected from a book bearing a university press's imprint... Webb's generous tone and easy to understand rhetoric ensure that
Mormon Christianity will
be accessible to both Mormons and Christians -- he represents some of the very best of the Robert Millett/Richard Mouw type of Mormon/Christian dialogue in printed word... All in all,
Mormon Christianity is an excellent introduction to Mormon theology, and will be useful to teach undergraduates as
well as lay Christians (and Mormons) about Mormon beliefs. --
The Juvenile Instructor
Whether or not one agrees with Mormonism's teachings and theology, those interested in learning its nuances and relationship to the larger Christian community likely will profit from Mr. Webb's work. It's a fascinating subject, and one Mr. Webb covers with a penetrating, thought-provoking
approach. --
Washington Times
An excellent example of philosophical theology that will likely be appreciated by Mormons and non-Mormons alike for years to come.--
BYU Studies Quarterly
Ever since the Mormon Tabernacle Choir won the silver medal in the 1893 World's Fair, Mormons have been more renowned for their cultural than their theological contributions. In this intelligent, articulate, and highly readable volume, Stephen Webb begins to address that imbalance, bringing
Mormonism into conversation with the wider Christian tradition in fresh and sometimes startling ways. - Terryl L. Givens, Co-author of
The God Who Weeps: How Mormonism Makes Sense of Life
Mormon Christianity is truly a ground-breaking work. It's winsome, intelligent, and generous account of the Latter-day Saints and their faith sets a new standard in interreligious dialogue. Although one may find oneself on occasion disagreeing with the author-as I do on a few points-I cannot think
of a more careful presentation of the LDS worldview and the sorts of challenges and promises it brings to both Mormons and Traditional Christians alike. - Francis J. Beckwith, Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies, and Resident Scholar in the Institute for Studies of Religion, Baylor
University
At once domestic and exotic, Mormon thought does not nest easily into any of the usual categories with which scholars describe Western metaphysics. This has attracted the intrepid and wide-ranging gaze of Stephen Webb, an evangelical convert to Roman Catholicism. Probing beneath crude
superficialities, his analysis will provoke debate. Webb argues with imaginative brilliance that Mormonism's 'big ideas' recover, challenge, and expand-rather than exceed-the bounds of Christian orientations to reality. The Mormon metaphysic thus demands a rethinking of many aspects of Christian
history and tradition. - Philip Barlow, Leonard J. Arrington Professor of Mormon History & Culture, Utah State University
This is a sophisticated step in what can be a long-term conversation. --
Library Journal
Groundbreaking work...highly recommended essential reading. --
Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Stephen H. Webb has taught philosophy and religion for twenty-five years. He is the author of eleven books on such varied topics as the musical philosophy of Bob Dylan, theological critiques of the theory of evolution, the importance of the doctrine of providence in American history, the role of
religion in public education, and the history of vegetarianism. He has been published in
First Things, Books & Culture and
Touchstone.
religion in public education, and the history of vegetarianism. He has been published in
First Things, Books & Culture and
Touchstone.
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Books - New and Used
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- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
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- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
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The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
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Damaged Parcel
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If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
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To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
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- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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