Talking Doctrine

Over the past two centuries relations between Mormons and evangelicals could at best be described as guarded and suspicious and at worst as antagonistic and hostile. In recent years, however, evangelicals and Mormons have frequently found themselves united against certain influences in society-militant atheism, growing secularism, ethical relativism and frontal attacks on marriage, the family and religious liberty.With this background, a group of nine Mormon and ten evangelical scholars undertook a remarkable journey over a period of fifteen years to discuss differences and investigate possible common ground. The essays in this book reflect thoughtful, respectful and nuanced engagements on some of the most controversial topics that have inflamed passions in the past.Evangelical contributors include - Craig Blomberg - Christopher Hall - Gerald McDermottAmong the Mormon participants are - Spencer Fluhman - Camille Fronk Olson - Grant UnderwoodThey and thirteen others consider what they have learned about honest, frank and respectful dialogue while also taking up key doctrines for both communities. The results may surprise you as the nature of God, authority, grace and more are all discussed with both candor and generosity.

Richard J. Mouw, former president of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, now serves as professor of faith and public life. He is the author of many books including He Shines in All That?s Fair, Talking with Mormons and Uncommon Decency. Robert L. Millet is coordinator of the Office of Religious Outreach and professor emeritus of religious education at Brigham Young University. He is the author of A Different Jesus? The Christ of the Latter-day Saints; Claiming Christ: A Mormon-Evangelical Debate, co-authored with Gerald R. McDermott; and Bridging the Divide: The Continuing Conversation Between a Mormon and an Evangelical, co-authored with Pastor Gregory C. V. Johnson.