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Summary: Comparison in Theology Proper
Review: Dr. James White's book is one that does not span a great number of topics, but it is one that provokes a great deal of interest to mormons and nonmormons alike. It is composed of what I believe are four main sections:
1. How to evaluate Mormon claims (e.g. where is the authority?)
2. What do these Mormon authorities claim about God?
3. What is the Christian (as Dr. White believes his position to be) conception of God; this is mutually exclusive to the Mormon conception according to Dr. White.
4. How should Christians then respond to some of the Mormon apologetics? I have titled this review as such because it is not very exhaustive in terms of covering most of the issues involved. Such would take volumes of work, and that is clearly either a lifetime's amount of work, or a group of people. White focuses mainly on the doctrine of God (e.g. Trinity, how many Gods, what properties make up the ontological essence of God according to the Bible, or according to the other 'standard works' of Mormon writings). So in this sense, I think Dr. White did good research and is worth reading on this matter. But if you want a book that is more broad, like a survey of the places of disagreement, then I'd look elsewhere. Two interesting points though that this book does provide:
1. It covers the dialogue between Dr. Blomberg (Dallas Theological Seminary) and Dr. Robinson (BYU).
2. This book also attempts to deal with church history citations from the ante nicene fathers that some lds apologists have quoted in order to support the historicity of their view. Concluding point: if you are interested in a broad survey, skip it. If you think the doctrine of God is strong enough to make a decision about; or if you think this book is worth reading for study of White's arguments (to agree or not), then this book is worth getting.
Rating:
Summary: Comparison in Theology Proper
Review: Dr. James White's book is one that does not span a great number of topics, but it is one that provokes a great deal of interest to mormons and nonmormons alike. It is composed of what I believe are four main sections:
1. How to evaluate Mormon claims (e.g. where is the authority?)
2. What do these Mormon authorities claim about God?
3. What is the Christian (as Dr. White believes his position to be) conception of God; this is mutually exclusive to the Mormon conception according to Dr. White.
4. How should Christians then respond to some of the Mormon apologetics? I have titled this review as such because it is not very exhaustive in terms of covering most of the issues involved. Such would take volumes of work, and that is clearly either a lifetime's amount of work, or a group of people. White focuses mainly on the doctrine of God (e.g. Trinity, how many Gods, what properties make up the ontological essence of God according to the Bible, or according to the other 'standard works' of Mormon writings). So in this sense, I think Dr. White did good research and is worth reading on this matter. But if you want a book that is more broad, like a survey of the places of disagreement, then I'd look elsewhere. Two interesting points though that this book does provide:
1. It covers the dialogue between Dr. Blomberg (Dallas Theological Seminary) and Dr. Robinson (BYU).
2. This book also attempts to deal with church history citations from the ante nicene fathers that some lds apologists have quoted in order to support the historicity of their view. Concluding point: if you are interested in a broad survey, skip it. If you think the doctrine of God is strong enough to make a decision about; or if you think this book is worth reading for study of White's arguments (to agree or not), then this book is worth getting.
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Summary: "Is the Mormon My Brother" is an excellent book.
Review: During the Last decade or so, the LDS Church has been engaged in a campaign to convince the evangelical community that it is orthodox expression of Christianity. "Is the Mormon My Brother" is an honest analysis of this claim---and the answer to this question is a gentle, respectful, but firm "no." One of the toughest problems that White tackles is getting Mormons to clearly explain the LDS doctrine of God and goodhood. Many Christians who have with dialogued with Mormons know that a Mormon will agree with just about anything about God that an evangelical has to say. The oneness of God, the eternality of God, and the Trinity. In fact, it is very difficult, in a normal conversation to bring out any differences that set Christianity and Mormonism apart. However, if the Christian researchs a bit more, and asks more pointed questions, one soons discovers that LDS doctrine, in spite of the "agreements" that have been expressed over the Doctine of God, one find out that Man can become a God, and God, was one a man, and that there are actually an infinite number of gods in the universe and that every person can become a god. White's book is perhaps one of the best resources available to bring these differences out. White does a great job of bringing this out, and he does so with extensive use of Mormon primary sources---everything from the Standards Works and early and modern publications from LDS Church authorities such as LDS prophets, and the general assemblies. Moreover, he also addresses the issues brought about the book "How Wide the Divide" by Blomberg and Robinson, and the use of the Church Fathers (the doctrine of Theosis )by Mormon apologists to argue that the Early Church taught man can become a god. However, it is important to keep in mind that the book is narrow in scope---the issue of monotheism vs. polytheism. It does not (and does not pretend to) deal with other issues that are also important (Such as the Historicity of the Book of Mormons). However, the book is very complete because it explains its purpose and it fulfills it. It is great if read along with Books such as "Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Mormons" by Ron Rhodes and Marian Bodine and "Mormonism" by Kurt Van Gorden. Thus "Is the Mormon my Brother" is a must for anyone interesting to witnessing to Mormons.
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Summary: "Is the Mormon My Brother" is an excellent book.
Review: During the Last decade or so, the LDS Church has been engaged in a campaign to convince the evangelical community that it is orthodox expression of Christianity. "Is the Mormon My Brother" is an honest analysis of this claim---and the answer to this question is a gentle, respectful, but firm "no." One of the toughest problems that White tackles is getting Mormons to clearly explain the LDS doctrine of God and goodhood. Many Christians who have with dialogued with Mormons know that a Mormon will agree with just about anything about God that an evangelical has to say. The oneness of God, the eternality of God, and the Trinity. In fact, it is very difficult, in a normal conversation to bring out any differences that set Christianity and Mormonism apart. However, if the Christian researchs a bit more, and asks more pointed questions, one soons discovers that LDS doctrine, in spite of the "agreements" that have been expressed over the Doctine of God, one find out that Man can become a God, and God, was one a man, and that there are actually an infinite number of gods in the universe and that every person can become a god. White's book is perhaps one of the best resources available to bring these differences out. White does a great job of bringing this out, and he does so with extensive use of Mormon primary sources---everything from the Standards Works and early and modern publications from LDS Church authorities such as LDS prophets, and the general assemblies. Moreover, he also addresses the issues brought about the book "How Wide the Divide" by Blomberg and Robinson, and the use of the Church Fathers (the doctrine of Theosis )by Mormon apologists to argue that the Early Church taught man can become a god. However, it is important to keep in mind that the book is narrow in scope---the issue of monotheism vs. polytheism. It does not (and does not pretend to) deal with other issues that are also important (Such as the Historicity of the Book of Mormons). However, the book is very complete because it explains its purpose and it fulfills it. It is great if read along with Books such as "Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Mormons" by Ron Rhodes and Marian Bodine and "Mormonism" by Kurt Van Gorden. Thus "Is the Mormon my Brother" is a must for anyone interesting to witnessing to Mormons.
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Summary: An excellent, well-documented work
Review: I believe I should first state my religious belief and my association with Mormon(s). I am a Protestant who has been studying Mormonism for quite a while (the ball got rolling when some Mormon friends started talking to me about their faith). I've always enjoyed White's writing style and form. He is a good writer, I don't think many will deny that. The problem with his last book dealing with Mormonism, Letters To A Mormon Elder, was that it was designed as a 'witness tool' and the book was too broad...there weren't enough details in the arguments for them to be successful. This book, on the other hand has a very narrow focus. Only on the difference between the 'Mormon God' and the 'God Christians worship'. White simply pours out a fantastic variety of quotations as well. That is where the book shines...in it's number of references and quotations. I have looked up many of his references and found some very interesting statements. The Appendix where he discuses 'theos' in the early church is fantastic, he should write a whole book just discussing the early church. I've looked up a few references given by some LDS apologists who quote the early church...most of what is quoted is taken heavily out of context, but since the resources to read these early church leaders is so limited, no one will know the better (they hope at least). The flaw of this book is one chapter; "The God Christians Worship". Where he quotes biblical passages that support his belief in the 'Christian God'. It is again too broad. God is so vast, you cannot simply demonstrate 'the God Christians worship' in a single chapter. Maybe in 3 books, sure, but one chapter, no. Besides that issue this book is good, it doesn't presume Mormonism is a cult and it isn't designed largely as a witness tool (I hate books like that). I'd give it 3.5 stars if possible.
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Summary: For the most part...good
Review: I believe I should first state my religious belief and my association with Mormon(s). I am a Protestant who has been studying Mormonism for quite a while (the ball got rolling when some Mormon friends started talking to me about their faith). I've always enjoyed White's writing style and form. He is a good writer, I don't think many will deny that. The problem with his last book dealing with Mormonism, Letters To A Mormon Elder, was that it was designed as a 'witness tool' and the book was too broad...there weren't enough details in the arguments for them to be successful. This book, on the other hand has a very narrow focus. Only on the difference between the 'Mormon God' and the 'God Christians worship'. White simply pours out a fantastic variety of quotations as well. That is where the book shines...in it's number of references and quotations. I have looked up many of his references and found some very interesting statements. The Appendix where he discuses 'theos' in the early church is fantastic, he should write a whole book just discussing the early church. I've looked up a few references given by some LDS apologists who quote the early church...most of what is quoted is taken heavily out of context, but since the resources to read these early church leaders is so limited, no one will know the better (they hope at least). The flaw of this book is one chapter; "The God Christians Worship". Where he quotes biblical passages that support his belief in the 'Christian God'. It is again too broad. God is so vast, you cannot simply demonstrate 'the God Christians worship' in a single chapter. Maybe in 3 books, sure, but one chapter, no. Besides that issue this book is good, it doesn't presume Mormonism is a cult and it isn't designed largely as a witness tool (I hate books like that). I'd give it 3.5 stars if possible.
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Summary: Inconsistency, Except In Its Relentless Hostility
Review: I find this book somewhat offensive and ask the author where he draws his conclusions. First of all, how does a non-Mormon say that LDS people are not Christian if he doesn't even belong to the church? The name of the church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, states that we are Christians. A "true Christian" believes in Christ. The LDS church bases its whole doctrine on Jesus Christ! Therefore we are Christians! If you would like to know about Mormonism, talk to a Mormon, or read the Book of Mormon. Don't ask someone who is totally against the idea! I respect White's opinion, but he has absolutely NO IDEA what he is talking about. I repeat what a reviewer above said, if you would like to learn of Mexicans, would you ask someone who hates them? Of course not! Obviously, White is confused on what the LDS people believe and what the LDS church is based on. If you read this book, don't believe anything that is in it.
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Summary: He ain't heavy
Review: I hope that members of the Moron church read this book, to evaluate their brotherness. As Christian we need to love, but that commandment only goes so far. This books cleared up my mind, and I recommend that you clear up your mind by reading it.
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Summary: Who really cares?
Review: In actuality, there is really no difference!
Both beliefs are based on a MYTH! In fact, ALL of the world's religions are based on myths and fallicies.
BUT, since here in the U. S. we are supposedly a "cHRISTIAN" nation, (NOT true by the way) I will just say that there are references in history of at least 30 different "DEITIES/SONS OF GOD" that did almost everything that jesus SUPPOSEDLY did!
They were born in late winter, (Winter Solstice) they were born of a virgin, they walked on water, raised the dead, died on a tree, Came back from death 3 days later, many of them were called "SON OF GOD", "REDEEMER", "SAVIOR", ETC. And MUCH more!!!
In fact, one of these "SONS OF GOD", (Zoroaster) did all of this 4000 years BEFORE jesus was SUPPOSEDLY born. SO, as I said, deep down, there is NO difference between Mormons and christians, christians and Wiccans (Witches), christians and Buddhists, OR christians and Muslims. They're all based on MYTHS!! As for this book, it is pretty well written. Mr. White appears to be quite knowledgable in his area of Mythology. HOWEVER, since it is Mythology treated as REAL, I can't give it more than a 1 star rating. I would have given it less if I could.
Rating:
Summary: Who really cares?
Review: In actuality, there is really no difference!
Both beliefs are based on a MYTH! In fact, ALL of the world's religions are based on myths and fallicies.
BUT, since here in the U. S. we are supposedly a "cHRISTIAN" nation, (NOT true by the way) I will just say that there are references in history of at least 30 different "DEITIES/SONS OF GOD" that did almost everything that jesus SUPPOSEDLY did!
They were born in late winter, (Winter Solstice) they were born of a virgin, they walked on water, raised the dead, died on a tree, Came back from death 3 days later, many of them were called "SON OF GOD", "REDEEMER", "SAVIOR", ETC. And MUCH more!!!
In fact, one of these "SONS OF GOD", (Zoroaster) did all of this 4000 years BEFORE jesus was SUPPOSEDLY born. SO, as I said, deep down, there is NO difference between Mormons and christians, christians and Wiccans (Witches), christians and Buddhists, OR christians and Muslims. They're all based on MYTHS!! As for this book, it is pretty well written. Mr. White appears to be quite knowledgable in his area of Mythology. HOWEVER, since it is Mythology treated as REAL, I can't give it more than a 1 star rating. I would have given it less if I could.
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