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Title: Early Mormonism and the Magic World View by D. Michael Quinn ISBN: 1-56085-089-2 Publisher: Signature Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.64 (25 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A necessity for a true student of Mormon History
Comment: I consider myself to be a faithful member of the church and at times the information that Quinn shared caused me to question my faith. I believe that if everything presented in a book is agreeable then it is probably not faith strengthening. The fact that I had to re-think my assumptions at many isntances was actually an enlightening and faith promoting experience.
As a believer in religion and in history this book created a dichotomy of sorts withing my mind and soul. My scientific values sit at one end prompting me to believe that the evidences of occult practice in the church prove its falsity. However my values for cultural differences, and my understanding of the different lenses that accompany those cultures, persuade me towards the truthfulness of the LDS church. The church has stood firm through time and brought hope to people with a magic world view and a scientific world view.
This book was not an easy read, I had to use an encyclopedia of religion and a dictionary to get through it, but it was well worth it, in knowledge gained. The historical research is phenomenal, but of course not perfect. People who write history do it subjectively as well as people who research history and rerecord it. I doubt we can fault Quinn for his subjective inclusions in his work, when it is apparent he has labored for objectivity whenever possible. The book is truly a relic to be held on to because its research will, perhaps, never be duplicated to that intensity again.
Rating: 4
Summary: Quinn¿s research is beyond reproach.
Comment: The great thing about D. Michael Quinn is the breadth and familiarity he brings to his subject. Quinn knows the ins & outs of Mormon history better than any other writer and is able ask the right questions, while at the same time dotting all the "i's" and crossing all the "t's". Indeed, it takes me twice as long to read a Quinn book, simply because I am compulsive about checking both the substance and context of his sources (which can be numerous if not overwhelming). Time and time again I find his research beyond reproach. This revised and updated edition is particularly interesting because Quinn gets the opportunity to take on some of the criticisms leveled at the first edition. It provides for a brisk and intellectually stimulating read. Finally, to those who would attack Quinn I offer the following suggestion; write a book as well researched and documented as Quinn's, that shows where he is wrong. It's just that simple.
Rating: 5
Summary: Take it or leave it-the occult behind the cult
Comment: We should all apprach this book with a take ti or leave it apprach. Perosnally, I love Dr. Quinne's throughly scholarlary book. He has a keen and sharp eye for details, and that is where the devil lives.
I bought several copies for my friends, and demanded that they read it so they can understand the occult behind the cult.
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Title: No Man Knows My History: The Life of Joseph Smith : The Mormon Prophet by Fawn McKay Brodie, Peter Dimock, Fawn M. Brodie ISBN: 0679730540 Publisher: Vintage Books USA Pub. Date: 01 August, 1995 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power (Mormon Hierarchy) by D. Michael Quinn ISBN: 1560850566 Publisher: Signature Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 1994 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: The Mormon Hierarchy: Extensions of Power (Mormon Hierarchy) by D. Michael Quinn ISBN: 1560850604 Publisher: Signature Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1997 List Price(USD): $44.95 |
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Title: Insider's View of Mormon Origins by Grant H. Palmer, Grant Palmer ISBN: 1560851570 Publisher: Signature Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: The New Mormon History: Revisionist Essays on the Past (Essays on Mormonism Series) by D. Michael Quinn ISBN: 1560850116 Publisher: Signature Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1992 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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