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| Author | Spencer, Orson, 1802-1855 |
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| Contributor | Crowel, William |
| LoC No. | unk82055230 |
| Title | Letters Exhibiting the Most Prominent Doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints |
| Alternate Title | Spencer's Letters |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Letters Exhibiting the Most Prominent Doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" by Orson Spencer is a collection of theological letters written in the mid-19th century. The work serves as a response to Reverend William Crowell's queries regarding the beliefs and practices of the Latter-day Saints (Mormons), particularly in relation to Spencer's own religious transition from traditional Baptist beliefs to Mormonism. The letters explore the foundational doctrines of faith, baptism, and the Holy Ghost, providing insightful observations on the nature of spiritual revelation and the challenges faced by those espousing these beliefs. At the start of the text, the author expresses a longing to clarify the core doctrines of the Latter-day Saints amid widespread misunderstanding and prejudice. Spencer outlines the impetus for writing in response to Crowell's inquiry, emphasizing the importance of immediate revelation and personal spiritual experience as essential components of faith. He recounts his own theological journey and the transformative nature of embracing the doctrines of the Latter-day Saints. The opening letters address significant topics such as the necessity of baptism for salvation, the role of the Holy Ghost, and the concept of prophetic authority, all of which are framed as integral to understanding the true essence of the Latter-day Saints' beliefs and their relationship to traditional Christianity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Latter Day Saint churches -- Doctrines |
| Subject | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Doctrines |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45846 |
| Release Date | May 31, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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