David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism /

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"Ordained as an apostle in 1906, David O. McKay served as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1951 until his death in 1970. Under his leadership, the church experienced unparalleled growth, nearly tripling in total membership and becoming a significant presence thr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Prince, Gregory A., 1948-
Other Authors: Wright, Wm. Robert (William Robert), 1935-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Salt Lake City, Utah : University of Utah Press, 2005.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
McKay, David Oman.
McKay, David O. > (David Oman), > 1873-1970
McKay, David O. > (David Oman), > 1873-1970.
Mormonen
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints > History > 20th century.
Mormonen.
RELIGION > Christianity > Denominations.
History.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Prophet and man
  • Revelation and prophecy
  • Free agency and tolerance
  • Blacks, civil rights, and the priesthood
  • Ecumenical outreach
  • Radio and television broadcasting
  • Correlation and church administration
  • The education program
  • The building program
  • The missionary program
  • Temple building
  • Confrontation with communism
  • Politics and the church
  • An international church
  • Final years
  • Epilogue.

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