Originally published in 1990, this volume has gone through different editions and printings, but is presently unavailable. In typically thorough White-style brother James sends 17 Letters to a fictitious Mormon Elder addresses such topics as the following: WHAT IS TRUTH? ERRORS IN GOD'S WORD? THE DOCTRINE OF GOD: ONE GOD OR MANY? ELOHIM AND JEHOVAH: ONE GOD LATTER-DAY REVELATION? FURTHER TESTS OF JOSEPH SMITH, THE "PROPHET" MEET THE AWESOME GOD OF THE BIBLE

    In this study, Barlow analyzes the approaches taken to the Bible by key Mormon leaders, from founder Joseph Smith up to the present day. He shows that Mormon attitudes toward the Bible comprise an extraordinary mix of conservative, liberal, and radical ingredients: an almost fundamentalist adherence to the King James Version of the Bible coexists with belief in the possibility of new revelation and surprising ideas on the limits of human language. Exploring this unique Mormon stance on scripture, Barlow takes important steps toward unraveling the mystery of this quintessential American religious phenomenon.

    It aims to help readers understand the dynamic growth and vitality of the LDS community. Entries include complete biographies of the prophets and church leaders, as well as articles on practice, scripture and church organization.