Jana riess, phd winchester, ky, a mormon convert, is the religion book. How millennials are changing the lds church by jana riess, oxford university press purchase. Covering everything from joseph smith and the book of mormon to tithing and family home evening, this friendly guide will get you up to speed in no time. Jana riess on millennial mormons quick take lds church is. After visiting several mormon sites in salt lake city, utah, on our holidays this year, my husband and i got curious and picked up this book to learn more. Mormonism for dummies jana riess, christopher kimball. Her career plan to be a protestant pastor derailed by her conversion, she now is an editor for a religious publishing house, teaches college, and writes about religion.
Apr 08, 2019 i picked up the kindle version of jana riess new book the next mormons. Courtesy photo writer jana riess, who converted to mormonism while studying to be a presbyterian minister, says her faith is in flux as she strives to follow christ. Flunking sainthood writes in her new book, the next mormons. One thought on the next mormons by jana riess andy says. For a long time, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints was an exception. The next mormons by jana riess jana riess book the next mormons has been getting a lot of attention, as it should. Jana riess is a senior columnist for religion news service and the author or co author of many books, including mormonism and american politics, flunking. Apr 04, 2019 the book of mormon taught that dark skin was a punishment, for example. The explanation of book of mormon historicity now being given is a complete reversal of what joseph and oliver taught about the. Critical inquiry is an important part of public discourse and can be a valuable way to invite introspection within any given community. The next mormons by jana riess moronis america the.
How millennials are changing the lds church, will be published in march 2019. Mormon millennials are mostly married and wed at about the same age as their parents. Jana kathryn riess born december, 1969 is an american writer and editor. Flunking sainthood with jana riess john dehlin december 15, 2011 faith promoting stories, mormon doctrine 40 comments today we spend two good hours with author and scholar jana reiss. Theres a great mix of anecdotal stories bringing the stats to life. Probing the principal themes and historical foundation of this controversial and provocative narrative, jana riess focuses on key selections that offer insight. The next mormons is a mixedmethods work that is, it includes both representative statistics as well as interviews on the beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors of millennial members of the church of the jesus christ of latterday saints in the united states. A survival guide to the 2020 book of mormon come, follow me curriculum the salt lake tribune. On march 5, 2019, jana riess was at benchmark books to speak about the next mormons. Senior columnist jana riess is the author of many books, including the prayer wheel random houseconvergent, 2018 and the next mormons. Get the facts on temples, tithing, missions, and caffeinemormon doctrines, rituals, and history, demystified at last. The book of mormon stands up to close scrutinyjana. Book of mormon names only six women, but new videos aim to bolster female voices.
Mar 08, 2019 the next mormons by jana riess jana riess book the next mormons has been getting a lot of attention, as it should. This is a groundbreaking book that we have anticipated for. Mar 07, 2019 on march 5, 2019, jana riess was at benchmark books to speak about the next mormons. How millennials are changing the lds church in 2002, word circulated that a pbs documentary would be coming out focused on the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Byu scholarsarchive citation riess, jana 2016 comprehending the book of mormon through its editors, journal of book of mormon studies. The book of mormon taught that dark skin was a punishment, for example. Written by wellknown religious journalist jana riess, with assistance from benjamin knoll, a political science academic, the book is built around the results of their next mormons survey. This eyeopening book takes the mystery out of mormonism, describing the beliefs and rituals that set the lds apart from other christian denominations as well as its views on women, race, homosexuality, and polygamy. How millennials are changing the lds church oxford. Points to several key groups who are leaving the mormon faith and why.
The explanation of book of mormon historicity now being given is a complete reversal of what joseph and oliver taught about the one certain connection between the book of mormon and the real world. For example, she spent one month fasting from sun up to sun down as a pious muslim would do during ramadan though she picked the month of february because it had the fewest days, she spent another month observing the sabbath as an. How millennials are changing the lds church oxford university press, march 2019. Jana riess took on the daunting task of taking the book of mormon and reducing it by a tenth of its size. Mormonism for dummies by jana riess, christopher kimball. Jana riess is the author of numerous books about religion, including flunking sainthood, the twible, and what would buffy do. Courtesy photo jana riess, mormon convert, with her husband, phil smith, who attends an episcopal church. Though based on rigorous research, the book remains accessible to the lay.
Jana riess has recently published a book called flunking sainthood in which she decides to spend 1 month participating in various spiritual rituals. Jana riess is raising funds for the next mormons on kickstarter. Jana also discusses how mixed faith marriage plays into her research and shares some of her own mixed faith marriage story. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
Jana riess on millennial mormons quick take lds church. On february 26, 2019, after sharing 18 months of advance results, the salt lake tribune announced the day is near for people to read the full report from a study it described as groundbreaking, sweeping and landmark. Jana riess has attempted to invite more of that reflection in her new book, the next mormons and i believe shes sincere in wanting to help promote thoughtful adjustments that can better support young people in her faith community. The book contains data, charts, and personal anecdotes from an extensive study of over 1,000 lds and former lds millennials. Riess, jana 2016 comprehending the book of mormon through its editors, journal of book of mormon studies. Jan, 2012 jana riess was baptized in her final year of study at princeton theological seminary. Jana riess has provided an outstanding contribution to mormon studies and more importantly to all members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who have the desire to understand and sincerely minister to members of their congregations that may feel marginalized or on the fringe. How the lds church differs from other christian churches. On the whole, the book is an enjoyable read, reflecting reisss skill as a journalist. I picked up the kindle version of jana riess new book the next mormons. Christopher kimball bigelow is a writer and editor. The book of mormon ebook by jana riess rakuten kobo. Mormon heretic 42 comments jana riess has recently published a book called flunking sainthood in which she decides to spend 1 month participating in various spiritual rituals. The 2015 mormon theology seminar recently wrapped up in new york city see here.
She overwhelming chose portions that show key concepts in mormonism, mainly long homilies by prophets. Her most recent book, flunking sainthood, is a memoir about a years journey through spiritual practices. Boston and new england hiddenspring and what would buffy do the vampire slayer as spiritual guide josseybass. We asked seminar participants to reflect on their experiences, offering a glimpse at what the seminars all about. Oxford university press american millennials the generation born in the 1980s and 1990s have been leaving organized religion in unprecedented numbers. The book of mormon stands up to close scrutinyjana riess on the 2015 mormon theology seminar 08. Buy a cheap copy of mormonism for dummies book by jana riess. Comprehending the book of mormon through its editors by. The biggest impression im taking away from this book is that mormonism is really, really, really different from any other selfdescribed christian form of religion. Offers the first generational comparison of mormons in their beliefs, practices, and political views. This book draws on survey research and interviews to explain why so many young adults are leaving the faith, placing the mormon story in the broader context of rising secularism in america. Riess writings have focused on american religions, usually on organized movements such as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and the church of christ, scientist.
Riess the prayer wheel, a columnist for religion news service, captures the attitudes and beliefs of american mormon and former mormon millennials in this substantial work. Mormonism for dummies by jana riess in epub, fb2, fb3 download ebook. The book of mormon stands up to close scrutinyjana riess. Her forthcoming book, the next mormons, uses survey data to compare four generations of current and former latterday saints. Smith says his wife always had respect for people of all faiths. Jana riess talks about the findings of her book the next mormons. It is a response to the recently released book from jana riess entitled the next mormons. Written by wellknown religious journalist jana riess, with assistance from benjamin knoll, a political science academic, the book is built. Riess writes the popular flunking sainthood column at rns. They grew up in smaller families, are more racially diverse and more politically balanced than previous lds generations.
Nov 14, 2014 jana riess took on the daunting task of taking the book of mormon and reducing it by a tenth of its size. By jana riess jesus sounds like kenny, my friend donna whispered at the start of book of mormon. Mormonism, or the lds church, is one of the worlds fastest growing religions. Jana riess was widely promoted as showing and revealing the truth about whats really happening right. Janas journey from ministerintraining to mormoninmotion. Features previously unpublished interviews and national data on four generations of mormons and former mormons. These are among the findings of researcherwriter jana riess 2016 next mormons survey, drawn from 1,155 currently identified mormons. I love reading janas insights into the world of mormondombut to seehear the actual data behind the shift in mormonism a delight. About threequarters of people who grew up mormon used to remain in the lds church, but in recent years, this number has dropped to about half. How millennials are shaping the lds church published by oxford university press. Jana riess has been an editor in the publishing industry, primarily working in the areas of religion, history, popular culture, ethics, and biblical studies. In the mormon world, the past two weeks have witnessed vigorous condemnations of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints come.
In the next mormons, jana riess demonstrates that things are starting to change. But unless you were raised a mormon, you probably dont have a clear picture of lds beliefs and practices. Though based on rigorous research, the book remains accessible to the lay reader due to interviews and informal introductions. She is a senior columnist for religion news service and previously worked at publishers weekly and westminster john knox press. The next mormons is a representative national survey of four generations of latterday saints, focusing especially on millennials. Jana riessthe next mormons benchmark books, 3519 youtube. The explanation of book of mormon historicity now being given is a complete reversal of what joseph and oliver taught about the one certain connection between the book of. Jana riess was baptized in her final year of study at princeton theological seminary. The next mormons jana riess oxford university press.
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