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The Refiner's Fire: The Making of Mormon Cosmology, 16441844,Used
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Mormon religious belief has long been a mystery to outsiders, either dismissed as anomalous to the American religious tradition or extolled as the most genuine creation of the American imagination. The Refiner's Fire presents a new and comprehensive understanding of the roots of Mormon religion, whose theology promises the faithful that they will become 'gods' through the restoration of ancient mysteries and regain the divine powers of Adam lost in the fall from Paradise. Professor Brooke contends that the origins of Mormonism lie in the fusion of radical religion with occult ideas, and organizes his book around the two problems of demonstrating the survival of these ideas into the nineteenth century and explaining how they were manifested in Mormon doctrine. In the concluding chapter, the author provides an outline of how Mormonism since the 1850s gradually moved toward traditional Protestant Christianity. As well as religion, the book explores magic, witchcraft, alchemy, Freemasonry, counterfeiting, and stateformation. John L. Brooke is professor of history at Tufts University and the acclaimed author of The Heart of the Commonwealth: Society and Political Culture in Worcester County, Massachusetts, 17131861 (CUP, 1989), which has won, among other prizes, the Organization of American Historians' Merle Curti Award for Intellectual History and the National Historical Society Book Prize for American History.
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- Q: What is the title of the book? A: The title of the book is 'The Refiner's Fire: The Making of Mormon Cosmology, 1644–1844'.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is John L. Brooke, a professor of history at Tufts University.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has four hundred forty-four pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six point fourteen inches in length, one inch in width, and nine point twenty-one inches in height.
- Q: What is the main subject of the book? A: The book explores the origins of Mormon religious belief and its ties to radical religion and occult ideas.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all readers? A: Yes, this book is suitable for anyone interested in the history of Mormonism and American religious traditions.
- Q: What themes are covered in the book? A: The book covers themes such as magic, witchcraft, alchemy, Freemasonry, and the development of state formation.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic use, particularly in history and religious studies.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How should I care for this book? A: To care for the book, keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight and avoid bending the pages.
- Q: Is there any hazardous material in the book? A: No, there are no hazardous materials associated with this book.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or exchange.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for younger audiences? A: While the book is not specifically targeted at children, it can be suitable for older teens interested in religious history.
- Q: What publication company released this book? A: The book was published by Cambridge University Press.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book contains fourteen black and white illustrations.