Some family: the Mormons and how humanity keeps track of itself
Ouvrages documentaires canadiens, Essais et documents généraux, Christianisme
Audio avec voix humaine
Résumé
Most people are curious about their ancestry, and the Mormon Family History Library is one of the most important resources. Started in 1894, it has grown to include 2 billion names, 2.4 million rolls of microfilm, and 278,000 books -… making it the world's largest collection of genealogical information. Akenson explains and evaluates the history and functioning of this massive undertaking, in the process providing an insightful study of the Mormon scriptures and their implications for genealogical work. Some descriptions of sex. Some descriptions of violence. c2007.