The book of mormon taught that dark skin was a punishment, for example. Jana riess, phd winchester, ky, a mormon convert, is the religion book. Mormon millennials are mostly married and wed at about the same age as their parents. Riess writes the popular flunking sainthood column at rns. The biggest impression im taking away from this book is that mormonism is really, really, really different from any other selfdescribed christian form of religion. The book of mormon stands up to close scrutinyjana riess. Courtesy photo jana riess, mormon convert, with her husband, phil smith, who attends an episcopal church. The next mormons is a representative national survey of four generations of latterday saints, focusing especially on millennials. The next mormons by jana riess moronis america the. The explanation of book of mormon historicity now being given is a complete reversal of what joseph and oliver taught about the. Theres a great mix of anecdotal stories bringing the stats to life. Though based on rigorous research, the book remains accessible to the lay. About threequarters of people who grew up mormon used to remain in the lds church, but in recent years, this number has dropped to about half. Jana riess has provided an outstanding contribution to mormon studies and more importantly to all members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who have the desire to understand and sincerely minister to members of their congregations that may feel marginalized or on the fringe.
This is a groundbreaking book that we have anticipated for. How millennials are changing the lds church, will be published in march 2019. Jana riess was widely promoted as showing and revealing the truth about whats really happening right. Jana riess talks about the findings of her book the next mormons. Jan, 2012 jana riess was baptized in her final year of study at princeton theological seminary. The 2015 mormon theology seminar recently wrapped up in new york city see here. Boston and new england hiddenspring and what would buffy do the vampire slayer as spiritual guide josseybass.
Courtesy photo writer jana riess, who converted to mormonism while studying to be a presbyterian minister, says her faith is in flux as she strives to follow christ. Apr 08, 2019 i picked up the kindle version of jana riess new book the next mormons. Though based on rigorous research, the book remains accessible to the lay reader due to interviews and informal introductions. The explanation of book of mormon historicity now being given is a complete reversal of what joseph and oliver taught about the one certain connection between the book of. Mormonism for dummies by jana riess in epub, fb2, fb3 download ebook. In the mormon world, the past two weeks have witnessed vigorous condemnations of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints come. The next mormons is a mixedmethods work that is, it includes both representative statistics as well as interviews on the beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors of millennial members of the church of the jesus christ of latterday saints in the united states. Janas journey from ministerintraining to mormoninmotion. Christopher kimball bigelow is a writer and editor. For example, she spent one month fasting from sun up to sun down as a pious muslim would do during ramadan though she picked the month of february because it had the fewest days, she spent another month observing the sabbath as an orthodox jew. After visiting several mormon sites in salt lake city, utah, on our holidays this year, my husband and i got curious and picked up this book to learn more. How the lds church differs from other christian churches. Mormon heretic 42 comments jana riess has recently published a book called flunking sainthood in which she decides to spend 1 month participating in various spiritual rituals.
How millennials are changing the lds church by jana riess, oxford university press purchase. Byu scholarsarchive citation riess, jana 2016 comprehending the book of mormon through its editors, journal of book of mormon studies. These are among the findings of researcherwriter jana riess 2016 next mormons survey, drawn from 1,155 currently identified mormons. By jana riess jesus sounds like kenny, my friend donna whispered at the start of book of mormon. On the whole, the book is an enjoyable read, reflecting reisss skill as a journalist. How millennials are shaping the lds church published by oxford university press. Mormonism for dummies by jana riess, christopher kimball. This eyeopening book takes the mystery out of mormonism, describing the beliefs and rituals that set the lds apart from other christian denominations as well as its views on women, race, homosexuality, and polygamy. Second thoughts about the book of mormon curriculum jana riess. Mormonism for dummies jana riess, christopher kimball. Jana also discusses how mixed faith marriage plays into her research and shares some of her own mixed faith marriage story. Riess the prayer wheel, a columnist for religion news service, captures the attitudes and beliefs of american mormon and former mormon millennials in this substantial work. But unless you were raised a mormon, you probably dont have a clear picture of lds beliefs and practices.
We asked seminar participants to reflect on their experiences, offering a glimpse at what the seminars all about. Apr 04, 2019 the book of mormon taught that dark skin was a punishment, for example. The book contains data, charts, and personal anecdotes from an extensive study of over 1,000 lds and former lds millennials. The book of mormon stands up to close scrutinyjana riess on the 2015 mormon theology seminar 08. She is a senior columnist for religion news service and previously worked at publishers weekly and westminster john knox press. Jana riess is a senior columnist for religion news service and the author or co author of many books, including mormonism and american politics, flunking. How millennials are changing the lds church oxford university press, march 2019. It is a response to the recently released book from jana riess entitled the next mormons. This book draws on survey research and interviews to explain why so many young adults are leaving the faith, placing the mormon story in the broader context of rising secularism in america. For example, she spent one month fasting from sun up to sun down as a pious muslim would do during ramadan though she picked the month of february because it had the fewest days, she spent another month observing the sabbath as an. They grew up in smaller families, are more racially diverse and more politically balanced than previous lds generations.
Her forthcoming book, the next mormons, uses survey data to compare four generations of current and former latterday saints. The explanation of book of mormon historicity now being given is a complete reversal of what joseph and oliver taught about the one certain connection between the book of mormon and the real world. Jana riess took on the daunting task of taking the book of mormon and reducing it by a tenth of its size. Features previously unpublished interviews and national data on four generations of mormons and former mormons.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. A survival guide to the 2020 book of mormon come, follow me curriculum the salt lake tribune. Flunking sainthood with jana riess john dehlin december 15, 2011 faith promoting stories, mormon doctrine 40 comments today we spend two good hours with author and scholar jana reiss. Book of mormon names only six women, but new videos aim to bolster female voices. Points to several key groups who are leaving the mormon faith and why. Written by wellknown religious journalist jana riess, with assistance from benjamin knoll, a political science academic, the book is built around the results of their next mormons survey. How millennials are changing the lds church oxford. Jana riess on millennial mormons quick take lds church is. The biggest impression im taking away from this book is that mormonism is really, really, really different from any. The next mormons by jana riess jana riess book the next mormons has been getting a lot of attention, as it should. Offers the first generational comparison of mormons in their beliefs, practices, and political views. Written by wellknown religious journalist jana riess, with assistance from benjamin knoll, a political science academic, the book is built.
How millennials are changing the lds church in 2002, word circulated that a pbs documentary would be coming out focused on the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Jana riess on millennial mormons quick take lds church. One thought on the next mormons by jana riess andy says. The next mormons jana riess oxford university press.
Mormonism, or the lds church, is one of the worlds fastest growing religions. She overwhelming chose portions that show key concepts in mormonism, mainly long homilies by prophets. Smith says his wife always had respect for people of all faiths. Jana riess is the author of numerous books about religion, including flunking sainthood, the twible, and what would buffy do. Her most recent book, flunking sainthood, is a memoir about a years journey through spiritual practices. Flunking sainthood writes in her new book, the next mormons. For a long time, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints was an exception. Jana riess has attempted to invite more of that reflection in her new book, the next mormons and i believe shes sincere in wanting to help promote thoughtful adjustments that can better support young people in her faith community. Jana riess has recently published a book called flunking sainthood in which she decides to spend 1 month participating in various spiritual rituals. On march 5, 2019, jana riess was at benchmark books to speak about the next mormons. I picked up the kindle version of jana riess new book the next mormons. I love reading janas insights into the world of mormondombut to seehear the actual data behind the shift in mormonism a delight.
Buy a cheap copy of mormonism for dummies book by jana riess. Comprehending the book of mormon through its editors by. Oxford university press american millennials the generation born in the 1980s and 1990s have been leaving organized religion in unprecedented numbers. Jana riessthe next mormons benchmark books, 3519 youtube. On february 26, 2019, after sharing 18 months of advance results, the salt lake tribune announced the day is near for people to read the full report from a study it described as groundbreaking, sweeping and landmark. Riess, jana 2016 comprehending the book of mormon through its editors, journal of book of mormon studies. Riess writings have focused on american religions, usually on organized movements such as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and the church of christ, scientist. Mar 07, 2019 on march 5, 2019, jana riess was at benchmark books to speak about the next mormons. Mar 08, 2019 the next mormons by jana riess jana riess book the next mormons has been getting a lot of attention, as it should. Jana riess is raising funds for the next mormons on kickstarter. Senior columnist jana riess is the author of many books, including the prayer wheel random houseconvergent, 2018 and the next mormons. In the next mormons, jana riess demonstrates that things are starting to change. Get the facts on temples, tithing, missions, and caffeinemormon doctrines, rituals, and history, demystified at last.
Jana kathryn riess born december, 1969 is an american writer and editor. Nov 14, 2014 jana riess took on the daunting task of taking the book of mormon and reducing it by a tenth of its size. Covering everything from joseph smith and the book of mormon to tithing and family home evening, this friendly guide will get you up to speed in no time. Probing the principal themes and historical foundation of this controversial and provocative narrative, jana riess focuses on key selections that offer insight. Her career plan to be a protestant pastor derailed by her conversion, she now is an editor for a religious publishing house, teaches college, and writes about religion. The book of mormon stands up to close scrutinyjana. The book of mormon ebook by jana riess rakuten kobo. Jana riess has been an editor in the publishing industry, primarily working in the areas of religion, history, popular culture, ethics, and biblical studies. Jana riess was baptized in her final year of study at princeton theological seminary. Critical inquiry is an important part of public discourse and can be a valuable way to invite introspection within any given community.
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