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The Inevitable Apostasy and the Promised Restoration

Tad Callister's book sets out the belief of Latter-day Saints that the early Christian church fell into apostasy after the death of its apostles, and that the gospel was later restored through Joseph Smith. The author examines the historical and doctrinal reasons for the loss of priesthood authority, and the teachings that were corrupted or dropped over the centuries.

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He then turns to the restoration itself, showing how the church was reestablished in the modern era. Written for members who want a clear account of the story, the book connects scripture with the history that followed.

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