Mormon Christianity: What Other Christians Can Learn From the Latter-day Saints
"Webb addresses readers unfamiliar with Mormonism as a fellow Christian, rather than in a more traditional, academic non-partisan tone that might be expected from a book bearing a university press's imprint... Webb's generous tone and easy to understand rhetoric ensure thatMormon Christianitywill be accessible to both Mormons and Christians -- he represents some of the very best of the Robert Millett/Richard Mouw type of Mormon/Christian dialogue in printed word... All in all,Mormon Christianityis an excellent introduction to Mormon theology, and will be useful to teach undergraduates as well as lay Christians (and Mormons) about Mormon beliefs." --The Juvenile Instructor"Whether or not one agrees with Mormonism's teachings and theology, those interested in learning its nuances and relationship to the larger Christian community likely will profit from Mr. Webb's work. It's a fascinating subject, and one Mr. Webb covers with a penetrating, thought-provoking approach." --Washington Times"Ever since the Mormon Tabernacle Choir won the silver medal in the 1893 World's Fair, Mormons have been more renowned for their cultural than their theological contributions.  In this intelligent, articulate, and highly readable volume, Stephen Webb begins to address that imbalance, bringing Mormonism into conversation with the wider Christian tradition in fresh and sometimes startling ways." - Terryl L. Givens, Co-author ofThe God Who Weeps: How Mormonism Makes Sense of Life"Mormon Christianityis truly a ground-breaking work. It's winsome, intelligent, and generous account of the Latter-day Saints and their faith sets a new standard in interreligious dialogue.  Although one may find oneself on occasion disagreeing with the author-as I do on a few points-I cannot think of a more careful presentation of the LDS worldview and the sorts of challenges and promises it brings to both Mormons and Traditional Christians alike." - Francis J. Beckwith, Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies, and Resident Scholar in the Institute for Studies of Religion, Baylor University"At once domestic and exotic, Mormon thought does not nest easily into any of the usual categories with which scholars describe Western metaphysics. This has attracted the intrepid and wide-ranging gaze of Stephen Webb, an evangelical convert to Roman Catholicism.  Probing beneath crude superficialities, his analysis will provoke debate. Webb argues with imaginative brilliance that Mormonism's 'big ideas' recover, challenge, and expand-rather than exceed-the bounds of Christian orientations to reality.  The Mormon metaphysic thus demands a rethinking of many aspects of Christian history and tradition." - Philip Barlow, Leonard J. Arrington Professor of Mormon History & Culture, Utah State University"This is a sophisticated step in what can be a long-term conversation." --Library Journal"Groundbreaking work...highly recommended essential reading." --Publishers Weekly