Mormon passage
a missionary chronicle
By Gary Shepherd
In 1964, twin brothers Gary and Gordon Shepherd embarked on a transformative two-year journey that would forever shape their understanding of faith, service, and personal growth. Armed with unwavering religious conviction and youthful determination, they left the familiar surroundings of Salt Lake City to serve as Mormon missionaries in Mexico.
Mormon Passage offers readers an unprecedented window into the modern missionary experience through the authentic voices of those who lived it. Drawing from personal diaries and detailed field notes maintained throughout their mission, the Shepherd brothers provide intimate, first-person accounts that reveal both the challenges and profound rewards of dedicating two years to spiritual service.
This groundbreaking work goes beyond simple memoir, weaving together personal narrative with thoughtful sociological analysis. The authors examine how the missionary experience shapes not only individual spiritual development but also contributes to the broader vitality of Mormon religious life and community.
For readers seeking to understand the transformative power of dedicated spiritual service, Mormon Passage presents a rare opportunity to witness personal growth through the lens of faith in action. The book illuminates how young people navigate cultural boundaries, deepen their convictions, and discover their capacity for service while immersed in an unfamiliar environment.
Through honest reflection and scholarly insight, this work reveals the lasting impact that intensive spiritual commitment can have on both the individual and the religious community they serve.
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Details
- Published
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press
- ISBN-10
- 0252023560
- Pages
- 454
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BX8661.S54 1998
