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Mormon Christianity: What Other Christians Can Learn From the Latter-day Saints 1st Edition

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  • Hardcover: 232 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press; 1 edition (October 1, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0199316813
  • ISBN-13: 978-0199316816
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 0.9 x 5.7 inches
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5.0 out of 5 starsA fascinating look at the formation of Mormon theology and philosophy
By pyco85 on November 17, 2013
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Christian scholar Stephen Webb in this book summarizes the origins and formation of LDS theology, particularly on the theology of matter.

To set the stage, Webb reviews first traditional Christian doctrine as influenced by the Greek philosophies of Plato and his "world of the forms," or the realm of abstract--and immaterial--ideas that constitute the highest realities. For us who haven't studied philosophy in depth, this is a good primer on the philosophy of matter and it's relation to classical theism. Plato essentially equated pure matter with nothingness, because it has no form. Only when matter is given form such as properties like size, weight, shape, color and so forth, does matter become something real to us. For these reasons, matter was not revered, but dismissed as nothingness. Only the forms are true reality. What do these philosophies have to do with traditional Christianity? To quote Webb, "[N]early all Christian theologians have accepted them as the proper way to think about matter." They heavily influenced the Catholic, and by extension, Protestant theologies about the nature of God, namely, that God is completely outside the realm of all matter.

Given this prevailing view at the time of the second great awakening, Webb demonstrates how radical Joseph Smith's theology really was. At a time when the dogma was that God is immaterial, Smith claimed as revelation from God, "There is no such thing as immaterial matter. All spirit is matter....We shall see that it is all matter."

This doctrine was later elaborated and organized by later church leaders, particularly Orson Pratt, who as an amateur philosopher, expounded the ideas of Smith. In sum, Webb explains that Mormons believe matter to be good and divine.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsA Very Articulate Analysis
By Gary N. Anderson on December 23, 2013
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Stephen Webb's recent book about the benefits of dialogue between Mormons and other religions demonstrates a commitment to learn from insiders. He has obviously spent the time and effort necessary to come to grips with some fundamental philosophical issues and is able to contrast what Mormons believe with his own evangelical background as well as his current Catholic faith. He does this from a sympathetic but measured perspective, acknowledging some fundamental differences, but suggesting that Mormon theology has a unique and useful approach that needs to be explored. Webb convinced me that respectful and informed discussions between Mormons and other Christians, especially Catholics, could be beneficial to everyone willing to be involved.
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5.0 out of 5 starsJoseph Smih and His Amazing Technicolor Religion
By robert A. Rees on January 18, 2014
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Stephen Webb's Momon Christianity is one of the most informed, enlightenend and interesting books I have read on Mormonism. It surprises me hojw deeply Webb has probed the doctrines, teachings, and practices of the Mormon faith and how clearly he sees Joseph Smtih's unique and often profound Christianity--and how close it is to the original Christinity. Webb is an acute oserver of Mormonism and, what is rare of a non-Mormon scholar, praises what he can praise aboui Mormoism without, reservation, apology or the usual necessity to damn with faint praise. Webb has done what few outside scholars of Mormonism have done: he has taken the religion seriously, considered it within the broad Judeo-Christian tradition and discovered its radical beauty. In a way, one can say that Webb has restored the Restoration by showing what Christianity has lost and what it could gain by taking the Mormon prophet and his New World religion more seriously. This book will be required reading in my Momron Studies classes at Graduate Theological Union and the University of California, Berkeleu.

Robert A. Rees, Ph.D., Visiting Professor, Graduate Theological UInion and the University of California, Berkeleu
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5.0 out of 5 starsWell Done, Dr. Webb!
By Jeffrey Herr on October 11, 2014
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I thought that this was an insightful work especially from a non-Mormon. I felt it gave the proper deference and respect to not just how Mormons fit into the family of Christianity but also how much of Mormon theology is similar to what many in the early church possibly believed. I also felt that this was a highly approachable work for both the lay person and the trained academic. My academic background is in the history and development of Christianity with an emphasis on Christian Gnosticism specifically the Albigensian Crusades. Webb is correct that the LDS Church more accurately aligns with other restorative sects rather than as a completely different faith. Having been raised Presbyterian, I too had those gnawing questions on predestination: the apparent arbitrary (and possibly capricious) nature of God selecting or rejecting those who are saved and, if this is so, the necessity of the Savior's atonement on the cross. It is why I and many of my Calvinist friends left for more rational religious choices. I have been recommending this work to all people of faith (Mormon and non) who want to get a better understanding of the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I think that any non-Mormon will find that as they get to know Mormons, they will understand that Christ is at the very center of their belief. Well done, Dr. Webb!
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5.0 out of 5 starsWell written!
By Joseph Kimball on December 11, 2013
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The writer grew up in an evangelical christian church, and converted to Roman Catholicism as an adult. In the book, he compares and contrasts the theology and metaphysics of various branches of Christianity (briefly, since it's only 203 pages in this edition including three appendices). The one sentence version of his conclusions is that the theology of Mormonism is what the early Christian church might have adopted had they not considered the Greek philosopher Plato an "honorary Christian" and adopted his dualistic split between matter and spirit. There's a lot of depth to this book for it's brevity; well thought out and engaging of my imagination. I didn't agree with everything he wrote, but overall I think it's very well written.
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3.0 out of 5 starsThree Stars

good information but the author tried to be far to over articulate with uncommon words.

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Published 23 months ago by E. Johnson
1.0 out of 5 starsWebb Misses the Boat...

Webb never addresses Mormonism's polytheism. Mormons are heno-theists, believing in 3 separate (non-trinitarian) earth-gods. Read more

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