History
of the Church. Official Information about the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints.
Although primarily a missionary tool, this website presents
the official version of church history. Here, through a variety of links,
a brief, church sanctioned version of its own history is displayed.
The Official Internet Site
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This website has a multitude of resources on a variety
of topics. Most helpful for those interested in church history, however,
are on the Scriptures page. Church History Chronology, Maps, and Photographs
are available, as well as full-text Mormon scripture. The photographs
are accompanied by short descriptions of historical events of import to
the church. Also helpful is the Gospel Library, which contains full-text
articles from church periodicals as well as "current Church curriculum."
In addition, the Pioneer
Story details the Mormon trek west to Utah, in the 1840s. The presentation
includes an interactive map, narrative, journal entries, and pictures.
History
and Succession. The Original Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
This site briefly describes the history of a splinter
group of Mormonism, who calls themselves by the same name: the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. When Joseph Smith was martyred in
1844, several splinter groups left the church, including this sect led
by James J. Strang until his death in 1856. Although the churches today
are different, some of the same events led to the larger and more commonly
known Mormon group. The information here is interesting for a different
viewpoint.
The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon). Institute for
the Study of American Religion. Cultwatch.
Although information about the church today is outdated,
this site is valuable for its relatively unbiased treatment of controversial
events in Mormon history.
Good Information
on Mormonism. Recovery From Mormonism.
This list of links has been created by ex-Mormons, and
is valuable for the opposing viewpoints it presents. Some are biased,
although most claim the contrary.
History
of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons). Robinson,
B. A. Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance.
This short treatment of Mormon history encompasses the
church's origins until 1978, covering main events and trends. Topics of
interest are linked to other resources. Although it is unclear whether
the author is Mormon, the history offered here seems relatively unbiased.
The LDS Menu
link provides a list of web and print resources about the Mormons.