Mormon

The Book of Mormon: Brief Theological Introductions, Book 10

By: Adam S. Miller

Narrated by: Bruce Lindsay

“O ye fair ones, how could ye have rejected that Jesus, who stood with open arms to receive you!”

From the moment Sariah and Lehi’s family arrived in the promised land, their prophets warned that the people would face destruction if they failed to trust in Christ. Centuries later, Mormon witnesses the fulfillment of this dark prophecy. He witnesses his own people hewn down in open rebellion against God. Crying out from the depths of his heart, the prophet reflects on what went wrong and how it might have been avoided. Through it all, hope in Christ abides.

In this brief theological introduction, philosopher and theologian Adam S. Miller presents Mormon’s book as a beginner’s guide to the end of the world.

Mormon’s life is a case study in apocalyptic discipleship. What does a disciple’s task of sacrificing all things look like in a world where all things are already passing away?

Miller introduces a Mormon for our own troubled times — a sober and observant prophet who models hope in Christ even
as everything in the world he loves collapses around him.

©2020 The Neal A Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship (P)2020 The Neal A Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship

Didn't completely live up to its potential

The book's premise (and potential) was breathtaking: Apocalyptic Discipleship. But this potential was not completely realized for me. The author's conclusion that witnessing and re-creation are foundational to apocalyptic discipleship fell short. There were so many other paths he might have explored. instead, these two were trodden (especially re-creation).

One the plus side -- the narration was superb and there was brilliance strewn throughout.

Mormon - Excellent

Excellent overview and thought about the apocalyptic experiences of Mormon and his choice to love and lead a fallen people.

Love. Deep.

A beautiful, deep, scholarly read. Recommend for anyone looking to clarify their discipleship, deepen their understanding of grace and live a more joyful life in Christ and sacrifice.