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In People of Paradox, Terryl Givens traces the rise and development of Mormon culture from the days of Joseph Smith in upstate New York, through Brigham Young's founding of the Territory of Deseret on the shores of Great Salt Lake, to the spread of the Latter-Day Saints around the globe. Throughout the last century and a half, Givens notes, distinctive traditions have emerged among the Latter-Day Saints, shaped by dynamic tensions--or paradoxes--that give Mormon cultural expression much of its vitality. Here is a religion shaped by a rigid authoritarian hierarchy and radical individualism; by prophetic certainty and a celebration of learning and intellectual investigation; by existence in ex...
Winner of the Special Book Award from the John Whitmer Historical Association Excavating Mormon Pasts assembles sixteen knowledgeable scholars from both LDS and the Community of Christ traditions who have long participated skillfully in this dialogue. It presents their insightful and sometimes incisive surveys of where the New Mormon History has come from and which fields remain unexplored. It is both a vital reference work and a stimulating picture of the New Mormon History in the early twenty-first century.
A collection of horror short stories based on legends and tall-tales from throughout the World. From India and the coasts of Albania to the wilds of North America, these original stories bring to life old tales of darkness and horror. Featuring the works of: L.F. Falconer, Linda Kay Hardie, K.N. Johnson, Shashi Kadapa, C.R. Langille, Mike Marcus, Sergio Palumbo, Joshua P. Sorensen, and R. B. Swallow.
The most exhaustive and up-to-date reference book on Canadian film and filmmakers, combining 700 reviews and biographical listings with a detailed chronology of major events in Canadian film and television history.
A cumulative index to biographical material in books and magazines.
What if following Jesus led you directly into the rising waters of a flood? Come Hell or High Water is a behind-the-scenes peek at the first decade of the birth and growth of Awaken Church. It’s a story of God’s faithfulness, a church’s perseverance, and a unique perspective of ministry that will impact anyone who wants to step out in faith and build the Church. In this book, you will: witness God’s faithfulness through tragedy be equipped to deal with loneliness and criticism see behind the scenes of church and ministry be stirred up to step out in faith and believe God for the impossible Whether you are a church planter, a pastor, or someone wanting to learn to trust God more, Come Hell or High Water will fuel your faith, empower your prayers, and renew your passion to follow Jesus into the unknown.
Contains addresses and telephone numbers for members of the House of Representatives, House committee members and their staff. In addition, it presents information on caucuses, coalitions and bicameral organizations; the Senate; the executive branch; and more.