Books by Charles A Crane

Mormon Prophet and Tenth President, Joseph Fielding Smith, once said:Mormonism, as it is called, must stand or fall on the story of Joseph Smith. He was either a prophet of God, divinely called, properly appointed and commissioned, or he was one of the biggest frauds this world has ever seen. There is no middle ground. If Joseph Smith was a deceiver, who willfully attempted to mislead the people, then he should be exposed; his claims should be refuted, and his doctrines shown to be false . . . The doctrines of false teachers will not stand the test when tried by the accepted standards of measurement, the Scriptures.--Doctrines of Salvation, 1:188.Brigham Young, Prophet and Second President offered this challenge:Well, now examine the character of the Savior, and examine the character of those who have written the Old and New Testament; and then compare them with the character of Joseph Smith, the founder of this work . . . and you will find that his character stands as fair as that of any man's mentioned in the Bible. We can find no person who presents a better character to the world . . . than Joseph Smith.--Journal of Discourses, Vol. 14, p. 203.Combining their research in Mormonism to author this work, Charles A. Crane and his son, Steven A. Crane, would like to accept the challenge and show why many, even among the LDS faith, are Ashamed of Joseph.

Description:Mormon Prophet and Tenth President, Joseph Fielding Smith, once said:Mormonism, as it is called, must stand or fall on the story of Joseph Smith. He was either a prophet of God, divinely called, properly appointed and commissioned, or he was one of the biggest frauds this world has ever seen. There is no middle ground. If Joseph Smith was a deceiver, who willfully attempted to mislead the people, then he should be exposed; his claims should be refuted, and his doctrines shown to be false . . . The doctrines of false teachers will not stand the test when tried by the accepted standards of measurement, the Scriptures.--Doctrines of Salvation, 1:188.Brigham Young, Prophet and Second President offered this challenge:Well, now examine the character of the Savior, and examine the character of those who have written the Old and New Testament; and then compare them with the character of Joseph Smith, the founder of this work . . . and you will find that his character stands as fair as that of any man's mentioned in the Bible. We can find no person who presents a better character to the world . . . than Joseph Smith.--Journal of Discourses, Vol. 14, p. 203.Combining their research in Mormonism to author this work, Charles A. Crane and his son, Steven A. Crane, would like to accept the challenge and show why many, even among the LDS faith, are Ashamed of Joseph.About the Contributor(s):Charles A. Crane (DMin, Luther-Rice Seminary) has written numerous books and articles on this subject, including, Christianity & Mormonism. He served as President of Boise Bible College for nearly two decades.Steven A. Crane (DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) has written numerous articles and books including Is Mormonism Now Christian? and Marveling with Mark. He serves as the Senior Minister at Eagle Christian Church.

The Bible: The True and Reliable Word of God is an important book for everyone. In an easy to approach layout, the author outlines vital knowledge we all need about The Bible. This book is thorough enough for scholars, yet appraochable enough for the average reader. Through five sections you will discover: The Doctrine of Inspiration - How The Bible was inspired. Cononicity - What makes up the content in The Bible. The Genuineness and Authenticity of the Bible Textual Criticism - Testing the Bible to validate its accuracy. Conclusions -and exhibits to enhance learning.