Mormon America : the power and the promise

<quote><blockquote><remark>"a long overdue primer on one of the fastest growing religions in the world... This book is eminently fair, well researched and exhaustive... the authors are diligent referees of fights pst and present."</remark><div align=right><by>-"The New York Times Book Review</i></by></div></blockquote></quote><quote><blockquote><remark>"The Ostlings... have succeeded splendidly... [the book] is a scrupulous, fair-minded account, one that neither shies away from the controversies that have shaped the perception of Mormonism nor has any particular ax to grind about them... remarkably careful, fair and untendentious... a useful introduction to the Mormon church..."</remark><div align=right><by>-"The Los Angeles Times Book Review</i></by></div></blockquote></quote><quote><blockquote><remark>"This book is long overdue... refreshingly current... "Mormon America</i> offers a reliable and compelling account of this flourishing religion for insiders and outsiders alike. It is sensitive about topics and beliefs that Mormons hold sacred." </remark><div align=right><by>-"Books and Culture</i></by></div></blockquote></quote><quote><blockquote><remark>"The Ostlings have presented, in a very appealing, accessible way, massive amounts of information."</remark><div align=right><by>-"The Christian Science Monitor</i></by></div></blockquote></quote><quote><blockquote><remark>"This definitive introduction to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) for most non-Mormons will also be essential reading for Mormons who are interested in something other than an 'all is well' analysis of thier church...Highly recommended for all libraries."</remark><div align=right><by>--David S. Azzolina, Univ. of Pennslyvania Libs., " Library Journal</i></by></div></blockquote></quote><quote><blockquote><remark>."..an exhaustive, thoroughly documented tome at a time when Salt Lake City and it's most prominent religion are being thrust into the spotlight by the looming 2002 Winter Olympic Games to be held there."</remark><div align=right><by>-- Abigail K. Leichman, "Record</i></by></div></blockquote></quote><quote><blockquote><remark>."..well balanced and often insightful. Thier erudite chapter on Mormon theology sheds light on fascinating but neglected subject (even by Mormons)... and they sensitively portray what is at stake in the telling of Morman history..."</remark><div align=right><by>-- "Publisher's Weekly</i></by></div></blockquote></quote><quote><blockquote><remark>There has long been a need for a balanced, overall study of modern Mormonism, written as objectively as possible, with no axes to grind. The Ostlings, both Eastern journalist and non-Mormons, have achieved that goal with this interesting, well researched, well written book about America's fastest growing religion...In a thick but manageable book, they have covered most of the topics germane to an understanding of Mormonism-it's history, theology and culture...The Ostlings are consistenly fair-minded...This is a lively book that makes interesting and informative reading."</remark><div align=right><by>-- Dennis Lythgoe, "Deseret News</i></by></div></blockquote></quote><quote><blockquote><remark>.".."Mormon America</i> provides a revealing yet respectful resource that unlocks the secrets of one of the fastest-growing religions worldwide.."</remark><div align=right><by>-- "TheBanner</i></by></div></blockquote></quote><quote><blockquote><remark>."..they provide much to ruminate upon and, in the process of comparing Mormonism to other Christian faiths, a short course in traditional theology for adherents who tend to be ignorant these days about the basis of thier own beliefs. Agree or disagree, you will be enlightened and unstructed by this book."</remark><div align=right><by>-- Maude McDaniel, "bookpage.com</i></by></div></blockquote></quote><quote><blockquote><remark>"This is a book to be read with appreciation and profit by Mormon and non-Mormon alike. The Ostlings have set aside the long-standing myths and stereotypes, producing a comprehensive overview of Mormonism that is fair-minded, informed, religiously sensitive--and highly readable! A valuable gift to all of us who need to know more about a faith-community that was born in America and has become a major world religion."</remark><div align=right><by>-- Richard J. Mouw, president and professor of Christian Philosophy, Fuller Seminary</by></div></blockquote></quote><quote><blockquote><remark>""Mormon America</i> is easily the most informative and accessible introduction to Mormonism yet produced. The authors tell the story of America's premier indigenous religion in a fair and evenhanded way. They even manage to explain some of the more obscure beliefs and practices of the Latter-day Saints without resorting to voyeurism."</remark><div align=right><by>-- Randall Balmer, author of "Blessed Assurance: A History of Evangelicalism in America</i></by></div></blockquote></quote><quote><blockquote><remark>""Mormon America</i> represents religious reporting at its best--neither a puff piece nor anexpose, neither superficial nor arcane. Rather, serious engagement with scholarship on the Mormons is combined with serious attention to Mormon lives today and serious grappling with the religious claims of Mormon faith to produce a very good book."</remark><div align=right><by>-- Mark A. Noll, professor of history, Wheaton College, and author of "A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada</i></by></div></blockquote></quote><quote><blockquote><remark>"A 'good read' on a difficult and complex topic. It is a fair and balanced assessment of the place of today's Mormon Church in national American life. Both Mormons and non-Mormons will learn a lot, and they can rely on what they read in this book."</remark><div align=right><by>-- Armand L. Mauss, professor emeritus of sociology and religious studies at Washington State University and author of "The Angel and the Beehive: The Mormon Struggle with Assimilation</i></by></div></blockquote></quote><quote><blockquote><remark>"A new book, "Mormon America</i>, sheds light on this uniquely American faith. It is not Mormon bashing. Neither is it quiet proselytizing ... Associated Press religion writer Richard Ostling and his wife, reporter Joan Ostling, provide a journalistic probe of the Utah-based church. Relying solely on Mormon sources, the couple provide a clear-eyed portrait o 再讀一些...