The Mormon Culture of Salvation

The Mormon Culture of Salvation presents a comprehensive study of Mormon cultural and religious life, offering a new interpretation of the origin of Mormonism - one of the fastest growing movements and considered by many to be the next world-religion. Bringing social scientific and theological perspectives to bear on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Douglas Davies draws from theology, history of religions, anthropology, sociology and psychology to present a unique example of a truly interdisciplinary analysis in religious studies. Examining the many aspects of Mormon belief, ritual, family life and history, this book shows how Mormon commitment to work for salvation relates to current Mormon belief in conversion and to traditional Christian ideas of grace and offers insights into how Mormons see the world and work for their future glory in heavenly realms. Written by a non-Mormon with over thirty years' research experience into Mormonism, this book is essential reading for those examining interdisciplinary forms of analysis in religion, as well as those exploring Mormonism and world religions.