A very short introduction very short introductions terryl l. The only compact introduction to one of the most influential religious texts in the western world, written by a leading authority on mormonism with over 140 million copies in print, and serving as the principal. Welcome to our project to crowd source the origins of the book of mormon, a controversial text published in 1830. I just finished reading terryl givens the book of mormon. Five governing themes revelation, christ, zion, scripture, and covenant serve as vectors for analysis of the. A very short introduction very short introductions paperback 21 jan 2010 by terryl l. Givens, 9780195369311, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Givens examines the book of mormon first and foremost in terms of the claims that its narrators make for its historical genesis, its purpose as a sacred text, and its meaning for an audience which shifts. The book of mormon likewise shatters familiar religious paradigms and reconfigures them with a totality that is resistant to compromise.
The book of mormon has less literary renown than the bible, as its militarypolitical clan chronicle format leaves less room for literary embellishment. A very short introduction ebook written by terryl l. A very short introduction is designed to focus primarily on what has been overlooked. The book of mormon speaks for itself origins, narrators, and structure. But, to those that staunchly affirm the biblical truths contained and expounded in it, it contains the inspired word of god. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. With the exception of converts, initial reaction was hostile. A very short introduction includes only the preface andor introduction. It is not about whether the book is true, but about the contents of the book. A very short introduction oup, 2009, as well as discussion of the book of mormon in. Download it once and read it on your kindle device. This book is brought to you for free and open access by ur scholarship repository. About a decade ago oxford university press embarked in a. A very short introduction very short introductions 1 by givens, terryl l.
Title page title page of the book of mormon introduction testimony of three witnesses testimony of eight. A very short introduction from the worlds largest community of readers. With over 140 million copies in print, and serving as the princi. Givens very short introduction to the book of mormon, i find myself somewhat. Terryl givens, a highly regarded english professor at the university of richmond and one of the finest book of mormon scholars, has written this brief introduction to the book of mormon for the oxford university press very short introduction series. This demand or invitation is not that people become. Givens explains the structure of the book, explores several main themes that run through it, and mentions some of the stories and people found in it. A very short introduction very short introductions english edition ebook. A very short introduction, a recent addition to oxford university presss wildly successful vsi series. A very short introduction, by terryl givens, international journal of mormon studies 4 2011, 148153. The beauty of this book is that it is accessible at several different levels.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The book of mormon as literature very short introductions. With over 140 million copies in print, and serving as the principal proselytizing tool of one of the worlds fastest growing faiths, the book of. With over 140 million copies in print, and serving as the principal proselytizing tool of one of the worlds fastest growing faiths, the book of mormon is undoubtedly one of the most influential. The only concise, accessible introduction to this extraordinary work, which is too often overshadowed by the. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Book of mormon pushes personal revelation deseret news. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. Eric johnson, christian research journal paul gutjahr has written the perfect book on the book of.
America reads and the book of mormon religious studies. The prophet joseph smith said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a. A very short introduction examines the book of mormon primarily in terms of the claims that its narrators make for its historical genesis, its purpose as a sacred text, and its meaning. There are now more than 200 titles in print, ranging. It gives 125 informative pages on the content, structure, origin, and reception of the book of mormon. With over 140 million copies in print, and serving as the. Joseph smiths translation and publication of the book of mormon provo, ut.
This is an academic introduction to the book of mormon written by a faithful mormon. Previous efforts include terryl givens by the hand of mormon oup, 2002 and the book of mormon. Terryl givens is a professor of literature and religion at the university of richmond, and wrote the recentlypublished the book of mormon. Between 1828 and 1831, the american bible society launched an aggressive. Last year terryl givens published a handy introduction to the book of mormon as part of the very short introduction series from oxford university press. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of mormon. As such, to provide an introduction a very short introduction, as a matter of. A biography is very readable and portrays the mormon position well. Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style. Givens with over 140 million copies in print, and serving as the principal proselytizing tool of one of the worlds fastest growing faiths, the book of. Naturally, as a member, i would also advocate careful study of the source material, the book of mormon. With over 140 million copies in print, and serving as the principal proselytizing tool of one of the. The book does a fair job of balancing competing views, no easy task for such a controversial subject. It has been accepted for inclusion in bookshelf by an authorized.
A very short introduction examines the book of mormon primarily in terms of the claims that its narrators make for its historical genesis, its purpose as a sacred text, and its meaning for an audience which shifts over the course of the history it unfolds. A very short introduction to the book of mormon daves. Terryl givens with over 140 million copies in print, and serving as the principal proselytizing tool of one of the worlds fastest. But it is also an introduction to a compelling and complex text that is too often overshadowed by the controversies that surround it. The book does have a greater degree of editorial input. The book of mormon was published on march 26, 1830.
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