This text is designed to serve as a primary source reader. It addresses medieval Christendom in the context of world history. It combines the traditional approach (the medieval Christian tradition found in the church hierarchy and theological development) with the newer approach to cultural diversity - diversity within European Christianity (women mystics; heretics; and popular religion); and diversity without; in a world context (non-European Christianity and relations with Islam; Judaism; and Buddhism).
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well written and very detailed!By Phil StoverA very detailed book with many many references. It is not a light read. I enjoyed it because of its historical detail and that it clearly explained the theological differences between the members of the quorum. I loved the insights into their discussions and debates. It can also be said they were remarkably tolerant of each other. I liked that insight - it made them more human. A very good read!16 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Closed-Minded Mormons Need Not ApplyBy Kenny KempI read this book with particular interest as I am a descendant of Orson Pratt and have long heard the stories about Orson's conflicts with Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. I was not disappointed. Neither did I feel it was a hatchet job designed to denigrate Smith or Young or elevate Pratt. Rather; it is an even-handed recounting of the good old days when men were men as well as being religious leaders: they could argue; bicker; and even apologize and accept their "erring" brother as a brother still. Definitely a different world than the squeaky-clean PR that passes for doctrinal discussion in the LDS church today amongst its leaders. Pratt's conflict with Smith was the classic schism of early Mormonism: Is polyandry of divine origin? Suffice it to say; whatever his initial reservations; Pratt eventually became a believer in the Principle and resumed his leadership in the Church. To this day; we do not know exactly what Joseph Smith said or revealed to Pratt to overcome his (Pratt's) reservations. Like Bergera; I choose not to speculate.Pratt's decades-long debate with Young over the nature of God is another fine example of how reasonable minds can differ . . . and do. Both men were honorable in the dispute (though Pratt rates higher; in my opinion; because he was so often rebuked (and publicly!) by Young and made to apologize in front of the entire Church in conference. Not many men would do so; and it's a testament to Pratt's loyalty to the Kingdom and not his own remarkable intellect that he did so on more than one occasion). Young comes off as the lesser light in their argument and throws his weight around more than he should have; but again; who can definitively answer the question: Is God progressing? Or is He static; perfect from all eternity to all eternity? A weighty matter; to be sure; and one Pratt challenged Young to rectify via revelation. To his credit; Brigham Young never falsely asserted any divine guidance in his view on the matter. Instead; he relied upon teachings he said he received from Joseph Smith during Smith's lifetime; teachings to which Pratt was not privy.All and all; "Conflict in the Quorum" is an interesting read about two powerful men doing their best as they see it. Inevitably; conflicts arise. I myself wish I lived in a day when such conflicts could be discussed openly at General Conference; no matter the outcome. Obtaining knowledge is a messy business; but nevertheless important. As Joseph Smith said; "The glory of God is intelligence; or in other words; light and truth."Lots of both in this readable book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. If only we could practice so much faith while maintaining our own identity like they did before perhaps more would feel theBy QuinnA clear and precise view of the imprecise practice of receiving revelation. If only we could practice so much faith while maintaining our own identity like they did before perhaps more would feel the spirit
