Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter One. Theology and doctrine -- Chapter Two. Scattering of the saints -- Chapter Three. Gathering to Zion -- Chapter Four. Government and politics -- Chapter Five. Race and ethnicity -- Chapter Six. Sexuality and gender -- Chapter Seven. Education and intellectualism -- Chapter Eight. Contemporary religious life.

"This anthology provides rare access to key original documents illuminating Mormon history, theology, and culture in the United States from the nineteenth century to today. Brief introductions describe the theological significance of each text and its reflection of the practices, issues, and challenges that have defined and continue to define the Mormon community. These documents balance mainstream and peripheral thought and religious experience, institutional and personal perspective, and theoretical and practical interpretation, representing pivotal moments in LDS history and correcting decades of misinformation and stereotype. The authors of these documents, male and female, not only celebrate but speak critically and question mainline LDS teachings on sexuality, politics, gender, race, polygamy, and other issues. Selections largely focus on the Salt Lake-based LDS tradition, with a section on the post-Joseph Smith splintering and its creation of a variety of similar yet different Mormon groups. The documents are arranged chronologically within specific categories to capture both the historical and doctrinal development of Mormonism in the United States"--Provided by publisher

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In English.