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The Great Apostasy, Considered in the Light of Scriptural and Secular History

by James E. Talmage (1862–1933)

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"The Great Apostasy, Considered in the Light of Scriptural and Secular History" by James E. Talmage is a theological work published in 1909. Written as a teaching tool for Latter-day Saint youth organizations, the book examines the Great Apostasy from the perspective of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Drawing on Protestant scholarship critical of Roman Catholicism, Talmage presents his church's view that Christianity departed from its original truth, requiring restoration through new revelation.

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  • Latter Day Saint churches · Doctrines
  • Great Apostasy (Mormon doctrine)

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Chapter I: Introduction: The Establishment of the Church of Christ

Conditions at beginning of Christian era.—Religious systems,
Jewish, Pagan, and Samaritan.—Jewish sects and parties.—Law of
Moses fulfilled and superseded.—Apostles chosen and ordained.—
Apostolic administration.—The Church established on the western
hemisphere.—The "meridian of time."

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Contents

  1. Preface
  2. Chapter I: Introduction: The Establishment of the Church of Christ
  3. Chapter II: The Apostasy Predicted
  4. Chapter III: Early Stages of the Apostasy
  5. Chapter V: Causes of the Apostasy. — External Causes, Continued
  6. Chapter VI: Causes of the Apostasy. — Internal Causes
  7. Chapter VII: Internal Causes. — Continued
  8. Chapter VIII: Internal Causes. — Continued
  9. Chapter IX: Internal Causes. — Continued
  10. Chapter X: Results of the Apostasy. — Its Sequel
  11. Chapter I: **Introduction: The Establishment of the Church of Christ**
  12. Chapter II: **The Apostasy Predicted**
  13. Chapter III: **Early Stages of the Apostasy**
  14. Chapter IV: **Causes of the Apostasy. — External Causes Considered**
  15. Chapter V: **Causes of Apostasy. — External Causes, Continued**
  16. Chapter VI: **Causes of the Apostasy. — Internal Causes**
  17. Chapter VII: **Internal Causes. — Continued**
  18. Chapter VIII: **Internal Causes. — Continued**
  19. Chapter IX: **Internal Causes. — Continued**
  20. Chapter X: **Results of the Apostasy. — Its Sequel**

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This free edition of The Great Apostasy, Considered in the Light of Scriptural and Secular History by James E. Talmage comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #35514, released 2011-03-07. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: History - Religious, Religion/Spirituality.

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