The Rise of Mormonism
a well-written thought-provoking compilation covering nearly three decades of scholarship(Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion1900-01-00)It's an excellent summary and a must-read...The Rise of Mormonismis a thoughtful and insightful look at the Church.(Jeffrey NeedleIrreantum)Rodney Stark is one of America's pre-eminent sociologists of religions.(Gerald M. McdermottBooks and Culture1900-01-00)An important voice in the sociological study of religion.(Kathleen FlakeThe Journal of Religion1900-01-00)I recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the social scientific study of Mormonism.(Henri GoorenJournal for the Scientific Study of Religion)