{"product_id":"irish-mormons-reconciling-identity-in-global-mormonism-9780252087202","title":"Irish Mormons: Reconciling Identity in Global Mormonism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHazel OBrien explores how Irish Latter-day Saints create a sense of belonging by drawing on collective memories of their Irishness and faith, challenging Utah-based constructions of Mormonism and shifting the understanding of Irelands religious landscape away from Roman Catholicism. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 06 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University of Illinois Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) is a global religious movement that has found a foothold in Ireland, attracting followers from various backgrounds. In her research, Hazel OBrien delves into the experiences of these Latter-day Saint communities in Ireland, exploring how they navigate and interpret their faith within the country's evolving religious landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIrish Latter-day Saints exist on the periphery of both national religious life and the broader LDS movement. Despite this marginalization, they cultivate a sense of belonging through the collective memory of their Irish heritage and their faith. OBrien's study reveals how Irish Latter-day Saints strive to redefine Ireland's religious landscape, shifting the predominant focus away from Roman Catholicism and challenging Utah-based notions of Mormonism to secure their place within the Church's rich religious and cultural heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough a combination of participant observation and in-depth interviews, Irish Mormons provides a unique perspective on the Latter-day Saint community in contemporary Ireland. The book blends empirical analysis with personal narratives, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the challenges, joys, and complexities faced by these individuals as they navigate their faith in a changing social and religious context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 x 20 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780252087202\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hazel O'Brien","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44276673773818,"sku":"9780252087202","price":17.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1686327631914_book.jpg?v=1686566168","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/irish-mormons-reconciling-identity-in-global-mormonism-9780252087202","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}