In this Book
- David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism
- Book
- 2014
- Published by: University of Utah Press
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 throughout the world.
The first book to draw upon the David O. McKay Papers at the J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah, in addition to some two hundred interviews conducted by the authors, David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism focuses primarily on the years of McKay's presidency. During some of the most turbulent times in American and world history, McKay navigated the church through uncharted waters as it faced the challenges of worldwide growth in an age of communism, the civil rights movement, and ecumenism. Gregory Prince and Robert Wright have compiled a thorough history of the presidency of a much-loved prophet who left a lasting legacy within the LDS Church.
Winner of the Evans Handcart Award.
Winner of the Mormon History Association Turner-Bergera Best Biography Award.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- pp. xiii-xx
- 1. Prophet and Man
- pp. 1-29
- 2. Revelation and Prophecy
- pp. 30-39
- 3. Free Agency and Tolerance
- pp. 40-59
- 5. Ecumenical Outreach
- pp. 106-123
- 6. Radio and Television Broadcasting
- pp. 124-138
- 7. Correlation and Church Administration
- pp. 139-158
- 8. The Education System
- pp. 159-198
- 9. The Building Program
- pp. 199-226
- 10. The Missionary Program
- pp. 227-255
- 11. Temple Building
- pp. 256-278
- 12. Confrontation with Communism
- pp. 279-322
- 13. Politics and the Church
- pp. 323-357
- 14. An International Church
- pp. 358-379
- 15. Final Years
- pp. 380-394
- 16. Epilogue
- pp. 395-404
- Appendix: The Clare Middlemiss Records
- pp. 405-412
- Bibliography
- pp. 457-472
Additional Information
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2005