The rise of Mormonism

Extracting social scientific models from Mormon history -- Joseph Smith among the revelators -- Mormon networks of faith -- Rationality and Mormon sacrifice -- Modernization, secularization, and Mormon growth -- The basis of Mormon success -- The rise of a New World faith

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stark, Rodney 1934-2022 (Author)
Contributors: Neilson, Reid Larkin 1972- (Other)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York Chichester Columbia University Press 2005
In:Year: 2005
Reviews:The Rise of Mormonism, by Rodney Stark. New York: Columbia University Press, 2005, 192 pp.; 39.50 USD (cloth) (2008) (Shepherd, Gary)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Mormon Church
Further subjects:B United States Church history
B Mormon Church History
B Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints History
Online Access: Inhaltsverzeichnis (Verlag)
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Summary:Extracting social scientific models from Mormon history -- Joseph Smith among the revelators -- Mormon networks of faith -- Rationality and Mormon sacrifice -- Modernization, secularization, and Mormon growth -- The basis of Mormon success -- The rise of a New World faith
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:023113634X