40 Questions About Mormonism

A Christian exploration of the LDS Church that seeks to understand, not just refute


Many Christians struggle to form an accurate picture of the beliefs, practices, and attraction of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 40 Questions About Mormonism addresses how the Mormon faith developed, what it teaches, and how it differs from traditional Christianity.


Author Kyle Beshears draws on years of dialogue with LDS church members to ask and answer the most pertinent questions for understanding today's Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, covering history, sources of authority, doctrines shared with Christianity, unique doctrines, and more. Among the questions addressed, these are included:

• Is Mormonism just an American religion?
• How do Latter-day Saints view the Bible?
• What is the origin of the priesthood?
• What is the Latter-day Saint view of Jesus Christ?
• Why does Mormonism have temples?
• What are concerns Latter-day Saints have about traditional Christianity?

The historically and biblically discerning answers allow readers to better understand both traditional Christian faith and the distinctive elements of Mormonism. Readers will feel more confident forming friendships with LDS adherents, viewing them as neighbors whom God loves and witnessing to them as such. Instructor resources are available at 40questions.net.