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The Mormon Mirage

Author: Latayne C. Scott

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2010-08-03

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0310873266

In the first edition of The Mormon Mirage, Latayne C. Scott shared her remarkable journey out of Mormonism as she uncovered shocking inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and contradictions in the faith she had loved and lived. Thirty years later, Mormonism and Mormon scholarship have evolved with the times. In this third, revised and updated edition of her well-known book, Scott keeps pace with changes and advances in Mormonism, and reveals formidable new challenges to its claims and teachings. The Mormon Mirage provides fascinating, carefully documented insights into • DNA research’s withering implications for the Book of Mormon • the impact of new “revelations” on Latter-day Saint (LDS) race relations • new findings about Mormon history • increasing publicity about LDS splinter groups, particularly polygamous ones • recent disavowals of long-held doctrines by church leadership • the rise of Mormon apologetics on the Internet More than a riveting, insider’s scrutiny of the Mormon faith, this book is a testimony to the trustworthiness of Scripture and the grace of Jesus Christ.

The Mormon Mirage

Author: Latayne C. Scott

Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company

Published: 1982-01-01

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780310389118

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A former Mormon, now Christian, compares the beliefs of Mormonism and Christianity and explains why she converted

The Mormon Mirage

Author: Latayne Colvett Scott

Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company

Published: 1979-01-01

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780310389101

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Latter-Day Cipher

Author: Latayne Scott

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2009-04-01

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1575673304

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When rebellious Utah socialite Kirsten Young is found murdered in Provo Canyon with strange markings carved into her flesh and a note written in a 19th Century code, questions arise about the old laws of the Mormon Church. Journalist Selonnah Zee is assigned the story, which quickly takes on a life of its own. Even before the first murder is solved, several more victims appear, each one more mysterious than the last. Meanwhile, Sedonnah is distracted by her mother's onset of Alzheimer's and her sudden attraction to the mysterious Salt Lake City police chief who is investigating the murder. Adding to a slew of other distractions, Selonnah’s cousin, Roger, has recently converted and is now a public spokesperson for the Mormon faith. But paradoxically, Roger's wife, Eliza, is struggling to hold onto the Mormon beliefs of her childhood. If something is really from God, she wonders, why does it need to be constantly revised? Could the murderer be asking the same questions? And most importantly, will they be able to stop him before he commits his biggest crime, taking out a Mormon landmark and dozens of sightseers?

Mormonism Mama And Me

Author: Thelma Geer

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 1986-08-01

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 080248137X

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Raised in the Mormon church, she dreamed of becoming a 'heavenly queen.' A personal account of one woman's Mormon heritage and her conversion to the Christian faith. Examines several important tenets of the Mormon faith.

Unveiling Grace

Author: Lynn K. Wilder

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2013-08-20

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0310331137

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A gripping story of how an entire family, deeply enmeshed in Mormonism for thirty years, found their way out and found faith in Jesus Christ. For thirty years, Lynn Wilder, once a tenured faculty member at Brigham Young University, and her family lived in, loved, and promoted the Mormon Church. Then their son Micah, serving his Mormon mission in Florida, had a revelation: God knew him personally. God loved him. And the Mormon Church did not offer the true gospel. Micah's conversion to Christ put the family in a tailspin. They wondered, Have we believed the wrong thing for decades? If we leave Mormonism, what does this mean for our safety, jobs, and relationships? Is Christianity all that different from Mormonism anyway? As Lynn tells her story of abandoning the deception of Mormonism to receive God's grace, she gives a rare look into Mormon culture, what it means to grow up Mormon, and why the contrasts between Mormonism and Christianity make all the difference in the world. Whether you are in the Mormon Church, are curious about Mormonism, or simply are looking for a gripping story, Unveiling Grace will strengthen your faith in the true God who loves you no matter what.

Understanding the Book of Mormon

Author: Ross Anderson

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2009-08-30

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 031059068X

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Mormons, or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, form a growing population in both numbers and influence. Yet few people have more than a passing knowledge of the document that defines and drives this important movement—the Book of Mormon. A former Mormon and an adult convert to Christianity, author Ross Anderson provides a clear summary of the Book of Mormon including its history, teachings, and unique features. Stories from the author and other ex-Mormons illustrate the use of Mormon scripture in the Latter-day Saint church. Anderson gives special attention to how the Book of Mormon relates to Christian beliefs about God, Jesus, and the Bible. With discussion questions to facilitate group use and a focus on providing an accurate portrayal of Mormons beliefs, Understanding the Book of Mormon is an indispensable guide for anyone wishing to become more familiar with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its most formative scripture.

Under the Banner of the Mormon Code

Author: Latayne C. Scott

Publisher:

Published: 2022-06-17

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

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Fact-based literary novel by an award-winning writer and expert on the Mormon faith.Journalist Selonna Zee is assigned to cover a murder in Utah where the beautiful corpse has strange markings carved into her flesh. Within days, more bizarre crimes appear, accompanied by disturbing symbols and clues.Selonnah's cousin Roger is a recent convert to Mormonism and a spokesman for the LDS church but his wife, Eliza, like other awakening Mormons, is reading books that challenge her dearly-held childhood faith. As Selonnah, Roger and Eliza hurtle toward crises of faith, the murderer is making his own stand to prove his adherence to the Mormonism of Brigham Young and Joseph Smith. Who might be the next victims?PRAISE FOR THIS BOOK: "Involves the reader not only in a page-turning murder mystery, but also in the struggles of those who must face their own shaken beliefs." Christian Retailing "Top Pick""Scott's protagonists are believable, and her faith is woven throughout the story, an integral thread that holds it all together. Yet the book never stoops to shallow preachiness. Instead we see real people struggling with their beliefs and faith. Against this backdrop, Scott has devised a rousing good mystery. Add to that, the fascinating glimpse into the secret and hidden practices of the Mormon Church, and you have a compelling read that I highly recommend."--The Novel Bookworm"A thought-provoking premise written with finesse. Many of the descriptions are genius, making me reread them to savor the unusual placement of words. The characters are believable, with great depth." --Lena Nelson Dooley, author and reviewer". . .an ingenious new take on the religious thriller. Well-written and highly suspenseful, it opens a door onto a world few of us know. I highly recommend it. Scott is an author to watch."-Evan Marshall, bestselling author"Scott stays balanced by blending the bizarre with a healthy dose of compassion and empathy - uncovering, but not judging. . .leaving you feeling as if you've been somewhere mysterious and special." - Author Bonnie GroveThis is an updated edition of Latter-Day Cipher, previously published by Moody Press.

The Mirage

Author: Matt Ruff

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2012-02-07

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 0062097938

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A mind-bending novel in which an alternate history of 9/11 and its aftermath uncovers startling truths about America and the Middle East 11/9/2001: Christian fundamentalists hijack four jetliners. They fly two into the Tigris & Euphrates World Trade Towers in Baghdad, and a third into the Arab Defense Ministry in Riyadh. The fourth plane, believed to be bound for Mecca, is brought down by its passengers. The United Arab States declares a War on Terror. Arabian and Persian troops invade the Eastern Seaboard and establish a Green Zone in Washington, D.C. . . . Summer, 2009: Arab Homeland Security agent Mustafa al Baghdadi interrogates a captured suicide bomber. The prisoner claims that the world they are living in is a mirage—in the real world, America is a superpower, and the Arab states are just a collection of "backward third-world countries." A search of the bomber's apartment turns up a copy of The New York Times, dated September 12, 2001, that appears to support his claim. Other captured terrorists have been telling the same story. The president wants answers, but Mustafa soon discovers he's not the only interested party. The gangster Saddam Hussein is conducting his own investigation. And the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee—a war hero named Osama bin Laden—will stop at nothing to hide the truth. As Mustafa and his colleagues venture deeper into the unsettling world of terrorism, politics, and espionage, they are confronted with questions without any rational answers, and the terrifying possibility that their world is not what it seems. Acclaimed novelist Matt Ruff has created a shadow world that is eerily recognizable but, at the same time, almost unimaginable. Gripping, subversive, and unexpectedly moving, The Mirage probes our deepest convictions and most arresting fears.

Secrets Mormons Don't Want You to Know

Author: Richard Benson (Missionary)

Publisher: Chick Publications

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 0758907850

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An expose of the bizarre beliefs of the Mormon Church, and former Mormon Cindy Benson's personal experiences with the church.