Bøger af Douglas J. Davies

Sheds light on the significance of Christianity in late modern Britain through a study of the families of Christian leaders and the transmission of Christian values. This title offers a picture of how values fostered in the clerical home are passed on to the next generation.

Significantly influencing the sociological study of religion, Hans Mol developed ideas of identity which remain thought-provoking for analyses of how religion operates within contemporary societies. This book brings social-religious topics into sharp focus: international scholars analyse, challenge, and apply Mol's theoretical assertions.

This interdisciplinary study of Mormon culture and religious life offers theories of Mormonism's success. Describing aspects of Morman belief, ritual, family life and history, it examines how Mormans see the world and work towards their future glory in heavenly realms.

Explores Mormon theology in different ways from a scholarly non-Mormon perspective. Bringing Jesus and Satan into relationship with Joseph Smith the founding prophet, this book shows how the Mormon 'Plan of Salvation' can be equated with mainstream Christianity's doctrine of the Trinity as a driving force of the faith.