Mormonism: A Historical Encyclopedia

Mormonism: A Historical Encyclopedia is an encyclopedia designed for a general readership about topics relating to the History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, edited by W. Paul Reeve and Ardis E. Parshall.[1][2][3] Reeve is a professor of history at the University of Utah and Parshall is an independent historian, newspaper columnist, and freelance researcher. Most of the encyclopedia's articles were written by historical researchers expert in the specific area covered, while the tone employed is one of objectiveness, yet respect for the beliefs of Mormonism and its culture. It is published by ABC-CLIO, a Santa Barbara, California-based publisher of reference works, as well as of the history journal, Journal of the West.

Mormonism: A Historical Encyclopedia
AuthorW. Paul Reeve (Editor)
Ardis E. Parshall (Editor)
CountryUnited States
PublisherABC-CLIO
Publication date
August 10, 2010
Media typePrint (Hardcover)
Pages356
ISBN978-1-59884-107-7

Topics covered and contributors

Eras:

Events:

People:

Issues:

  • Church Organization and Government – Gary James Bergera
  • Divergent Churches – Jason Smith
  • Genealogy and Family History – Ardis E. Parshall
  • Local Worship – Bradley H. Kramer
  • Mormon Missiology – Jonathan A. Stapley
  • Mormon Scripture – Julie Marie Smith
  • Mormonism and Blacks – Margaret Blair Young and Darius Aidan Gray
  • Mormonism and Economics – Alan L. Morrell
  • Mormonism and Education – Jed Woodworth
  • Mormonism and Men – Jeffery O. Johnson and W. Paul Reeve
  • Mormonism and Native Americans – Sondra Jones
  • Mormonism and Other Faiths – J.B. Haws
  • Mormonism and Race – Armand L. Mauss
  • Mormonism and Science – Ardis E. Parshall
  • Mormonism and Secular Government – Nathan B. Oman
  • Mormonism and the Family – W. Paul Reeve
  • Mormonism and Violence – Robert H. Briggs
  • Mormonism and Women – Andrea G. Radke-Moss
  • Mormonism as a World Religion – David Clark Knowlton
  • Mormonism as Restoration – Samuel Brown
  • Mormonism's Contested Identity – J.B. Haws
  • Non-Mormon Views of Mormonism – Jan Shipps
  • Polygamy – Kathryn M. Daynes and Lowell C. "Ben" Bennion

Sidebars:

* By Matthew J. Grow · ** By Blair Dee Hodges · Unless asterisked, the above sidebars were written by Ardis E. Parshall

Reviews

Booklist's Wade Osburn said the work is "tailor-made for those wanting information on the most prominent figures, the most influential moments, and the hottest topics."[4] School Library Journal contributor Donna Cardon wrote, "Controversial issues, such as polygamy, are handled objectively and explored more extensively than other topics. 'Non-Mormon Views of Mormonism' and 'Mormonism and Other Faiths' are also considered. Occasional use of church-specific jargon occurs without explanation."[5]

See also

References
  1. "Religion and Mythology / Religion (General): Mormonism: A Historical Encyclopedia". ABC-CLIO.com. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
  2. Parshall, Ardis E. (August 21, 2010). "Mormonism: A Historical Encyclopedia — Articles and Contributors". Keepapitchinin.
  3. Parshall, Ardis E. (August 21, 2010). "Reeve and Parshall, Mormonism: A Historical Encyclopedia: Announcement". Keepapitchinin.
  4. "Mormonism: A Historical Encyclopedia [Hardcover]:Editorial Reviews". Amazon.com. Retrieved February 8, 2011.
  5. Cardon, Donna (February 1, 2011). "Reference Review: Reeve, Paul & Ardis E. Parshall, eds. Mormonism: A Historical Encyclopedia". School Library Journal.
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