The Facts on the Mormon Church (The Facts On Series) [Paperback]

John Ankerberg (Author), John Weldon (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Facts On Series | Publication Date: January 1, 2003

John Ankerberg and John Weldon’s popular Facts On books (more than 800,000 copies sold) have new covers and updated material! Known for their extensive research and Bible knowledge, the authors offer readers the essential facts they need to evaluate and discuss today’s issues. The concise, easy–to–follow information helps readers:

• understand the basic tenets of each subject
• evaluate the teachings in light of God’s Word
• share the gospel more effectively

The user–friendly, question–and–answer format of this series gives readers the flexibility to explore the subject fully or look up specific teachings.

Are Mormons Christians? Ankerberg and Weldon contrast God’s Word with Mormon teachings, including Joseph Smith’s prophecies, the nature of God, Jesus and Lucifer, life–after–death views, and Mormon scriptures.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736911146
• ISBN-13: 978-0736911146
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,771,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #62 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Education
  • #64 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Occult > Cults & Demonism

Customer Reviews

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23 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Reveiw from an ex-Mormon, December 22, 2004

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W. Matis (Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Facts on the Mormon Church (The Facts On Series) (Paperback)

This book is titled "The Facts About Mormons" but all the facts don't seem to be a high priority for this author. This book is full of half truths and spin. If all you want is fodder to attack someones religious beliefs then this is the book for you. It won't challange you or cause you to think, but then open mindedness is probably not an important trait of yours.

If, however, you are truly trying to understand Mormonism and all that it entails, their are a number of books that are far superior to this one. I would recomend "No Man Knows My History" by Fawn Brodie or any book by D. Michale Quinn. Both authors are ex-Mormons but at least they try to take a more honost aproach to the subject.

25 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read all you can, March 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Facts on the Mormon Church (Anker Series) (Paperback)

Mormonism is no doubt one of the most successful religions on earth. As Joesph Smith boasted that he led the early mormons even better than Paul, Moses and Jesus (HC 6:408-412). I believe this to be quite true. Yet, even if you ask the mormon missionaries, members or bishops they don't know about the Adam-God theory, Different accounts of the First Vision, Endowment similarities with the Free Masonary or the completely pagan Book of Abraham, etc. These things you will not learn at BYU, missionary sessions, Sunday school, or seminary. Most LDS don't even know about these stuff. The best way to judge for yourself is to read mormon and anti-mormon books then judge for yourself if The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is as good as the name sounds or is just another religion.

23 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good source of historical mormon mistakes, September 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Facts on the Mormon Church (Anker Series) (Paperback)

A simple book to keep a person updated on the history of the Mormon church. Mr. Ankerberg is another writer who puts the facts out for anyone to learn the hidden side of cults. This book serves as a current guide for people trying to not be swayed with the plagarized works of Joseph Smith. It's a great book to keep handy in case a young Mormon missionary is trying to persuade people who don't know the truth of the Mormon church and they certainly won't tell you. ie. blood atonement and secret handshakes, and slitting of the throat gestures in the obediant temples. I would recommend the book to anyone simply trying to avoid being told what the Mormons believe at this current time. It serves as a historical reference of how many changes the "prophets", always life-long Mormons, have covered up and changed.