
audiobook
by Charles W. (Charles William) Penrose
"MORMON" DOCTRINE, PLAIN AND SIMPLE, —OR— Leaves from the Tree of Life.
INTRODUCTION.
"MORMON" DOCTRINE,
FIRST LEAF.
SECOND LEAF.
THIRD LEAF.
FOURTH LEAF.
FIFTH LEAF.
SIXTH LEAF.
SEVENTH LEAF.
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.
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.
1832–1925
A London-born convert who became one of the best-known Latter-day Saint writers of his era, he blended church leadership with a gift for poetry, hymn writing, and clear, persuasive prose. His life reached from Victorian England to early Utah, where he helped shape both religious journalism and public debate.
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