The Heart of Mormonism by John Henry Evans is a comprehensive exploration of the core beliefs and practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The book delves into the history of the religion, its teachings on God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost, as well as its views on the nature of humanity, the purpose of life, and the afterlife. Evans also examines the role of the Book of Mormon, the temple, and other sacred texts and practices within Mormonism. The book provides a detailed analysis of the church's organizational structure, including its hierarchy of leadership and its missionary program. Additionally, Evans addresses controversial topics such as polygamy, race, and gender within the church. Overall, The Heart of Mormonism offers a thorough and insightful look into one of the world's fastest-growing religions.1930. This is a new textbook on the history and doctrine of the Church covering the following points: A change of emphasis from the details of Church history and doctrine to a clear understanding of the message and mission of the Church and the means by which the great objectives for which it was founded may be realized; Establish clearly the divine mission of the Prophet Joseph Smith; Make clear the Church as revealed to him is an instrument in God's hands for the redemption of all mankind; That emphasis be placed on the distinct message of Mormonism; An explanation be made on sociological grounds of the friction between Mormonism and other churches and social groups; Emphasis be laid on the message to the world of the Book of Mormon; Show what contributions the Church has made to the progress of the world; Show that the Church organization is a model of efficiency; and That the Church offers in its various institutions the best means for the satisfaction of their deepest needs. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.