{"product_id":"the-theological-foundations-of-the-mormon-religion","title":"The Theological Foundations of the Mormon Religion","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Philosopher  Sterling M. McMurrin (1914-96) appreciated the similarities between Mormonism and Hellenistic Christianity. For instance  Church Fathers of the fifth century admired Plato  who taught that there is one God  coexistent with such eternal entities as Justice and Love \"to which Joseph Smith added Priesthood and Church. Where Augustine modified Plato  Mormonism would tend to side with his critic  the Stoic-leaning Pelagius. In this broad context  what is Mormonisms contribution to the overall pursuit of lifes fundamental  ontological questions? Herein lies McMurrins intent \"an invitation to join him on a wide-ranging search for purpose. He finds his churchs synthesis of heresy and orthodoxy to be refreshing and impressive in this light  in its treatment of evil  sin  and free will. Belief in a personal God may run counter to traditional faith  but it is nonetheless emotionally satisfying and accessible to the human imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44954763100213,"sku":"ByrdShop_087480051X","price":90.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780874800517.jpg?v=1770283415","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-theological-foundations-of-the-mormon-religion","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}