"Mormon" Doctrine Plain and Simple; Or, Leaves from the Tree of Life

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"Mormon" Doctrine Plain and Simple; Or, Leaves from the Tree of Life

by Charles W. (Charles William) Penrose

EN·~2 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total
1

"MORMON" DOCTRINE, PLAIN AND SIMPLE, —OR— Leaves from the Tree of Life.

0:10
2

INTRODUCTION.

4:25
3

"MORMON" DOCTRINE,

0:03
4

FIRST LEAF.

7:39
5

SECOND LEAF.

7:10
6

THIRD LEAF.

6:40
7

FOURTH LEAF.

7:11
8

FIFTH LEAF.

7:12
9

SIXTH LEAF.

8:07
10

SEVENTH LEAF.

8:29

Description

This modest volume presents a straightforward explanation of the core teachings that underpin the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints. Written in an accessible, plain‑spoken style, it walks readers through the origins of the Book of Mormon, the role of its early prophet, and the way the movement distinguishes itself from broader Christian terminology. By untangling common misconceptions, the author aims to give anyone—from a neighbor hearing the name for the first time to a young member seeking clearer understanding—a solid grounding in the faith’s fundamental principles.

The text organises its points like leaves from a tree, each accompanied by scriptural references that invite comparison with biblical passages. It is especially aimed at youth and missionaries, offering concise “leaves” that can be studied individually or together as a brief survey of doctrine. Readers will come away with a clearer picture of how faith, revelation, and a sense of divine law are presented within this religious tradition, without encountering later historical controversies.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (119K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by the Mormon Texts Project (http://mormontextsproject.org), with thanks to Bill Lund and Renah Holmes

Release date

2018-03-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

CW

Charles W. (Charles William) Penrose

1832–1925

An English-born writer, hymn lyricist, and church leader, he spent decades shaping Latter-day Saint publishing and public life in Utah. His career ranged from missionary work and newspaper editing to service in the Quorum of the Twelve and the First Presidency.

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