8 myths of the Great Apostasy / Gregor McHardy.
| Author/creator | McHardy, Gregor, 1962- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | Salt Lake City : Signature Books, [2022] |
| Copyright Date | ©2022 |
| Description | xxiii, 121 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Eight myths of the Great Apostasy |
| Contents | Myth 1 : twelve apostles were all martyred -- Myth 2 : Peter was not the first pope -- Myth 3 : the priesthood was taken from the earth -- Myth 4 : Peter was the last person to hold priesthood keys -- Myth 5 : the church broke up into many pieces -- Myth 6 : thousands suffered inevitable martyrdom -- Myth 7 : the world was plunged into the Dark Ages -- Myth 8 : the great and abominable church is a church -- Conclusion : the Great Apostasy for Latter-day Saints. |
| Abstract | "Latter-day Saints believe that, following the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the death of the original apostles, a Great Apostasy occurred that took God's authorized servants from the earth and with them, direct revelation from God. This forced people to fend for themselves spiritually, which only resulted in lost truths, false doctrines, and a state of confusion that could only be remedied by a restoration. This, Mormons believe, was initiated by Joseph Smith, God's chosen mouthpiece for this new era. But many church members' understanding of this apostasy is tinged with tainted suppositions and misunderstandings. Statements such as "the priesthood was taken from the earth" and "the gospel was shattered into many pieces" are not only inaccurate but are curtly dismissive of fellow Christians. Gregor McHardy examines the fate of the apostles, the actual dissipation of authority following their deaths, the gradual onset of changed doctrines, and similar topics. McHardy's careful, astute examination leads to a realization that Jesus's prediction that "the gates of hell shall not prevail" against the organization Peter led was accurate. With that understanding, today's Latter-day Saints can craft more positive, engaging statements about the nature and meaning of their Restoration"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-115) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: McHardy, Gregor, 1962- Eight myths of the Great Apostasy 1. Salt Lake City : Signature Books, 2022 9781560854272 |
| LCCN | 2022024747 |
| ISBN | 9781560854524 |
| ISBN | 1560854529 |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
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