The Latter Day Saints

The clean-cut, personable young men who knock on your door are shining examples of Christian behaviour. They seem almost impervious to the evil in the word today; but behind their glib patter and friendly faces is a well-organised, fast-growing sect which claims to have its roots in Christianity. Anyone approached by Mormons should be armed with a good understanding of the spurious teaching and strange history of this unique sect. Kieron Wood has written a fascinating account of the origins and growth of Mormonism from the birth in 1805 of its founder, Joseph Smith, to the success of the church today.