Strangers in paradox : explorations in Mormon theology
Margaret Merrill Toscano (Author), Paul Toscano (Author)
Exploring a wide range of theological issues, Strangers in Paradox examines the paradoxical nature of Mormonism. The authors consider the nature of God, gender roles, religious authority, and symbolism on the assumption that the more one evaluates one's beliefs, myths, and rituals, the more vital and meaningful they may become
xiii, 301 pages ; 23 cm
9780941214988, 0941214982
20393341
Cornerstones
Keystones
Holiness to the Lord
The God of flesh and glory
The divine mother
Jesus Christ and the Mormon pantheon
Beyond matriarchy, beyond patriarchy
The marriage of time and eternity
Divinity and humanity
Bringing good out of evil
The case for grace
Metaphors of salvation
The nature and purpose of priesthood
Priesthood in the Book of Mormon
Women and priesthood in the Bible
A kingdom of priestesses
The oath and covenant of the priesthood
Women, ordination, and hierarchy
Zion : vision or mirage
Sex roles
Monogamy, polygamy, and humility
Rending the veil
The Mormon endowment