Moramona: The Mormons in Hawaii Second Edition

by R. Lanier Britsch, Phillip McArthur (Editor), Emily Strong (Illustrator)

The second edition of MORAMONA takes the reader through 168 years of trial and triumph in this one-volume history of the Mormons in Hawai'i, from 1850 to the present. This new edition provides background on the pre-history of the Hawaiians, the remarkable story of the Utah missionaries working alongside Hawaiian Saints to build a new Zion in an island paradise--from the arrival of the first missionaries, the translation of the Book of Mormon into Hawaiian, and the settling of La'ie to the building of the La'ie Hawai'i and the Kona Hawai'i Temples. The story tells of the Church College of Hawai'i and BYU-Hawai'i, of the labor missionaries and the Polynesian Cultural Center, of Mormon Hawaiian musicians, of the Kalaupapa leprosy settlement and the Mormon experience there, and of almost countless Latter-day Saints who have given much to make the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strong in the Islands.

517 pages, Paperback

Published June 29, 2018

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

R. Lanier Britsch has provided such a valuable book for members of the Church (and scholars) who are interested in learning the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is a labor of love, to be sure, but Britsch has written an excellent book.

I loved how thorough and well-researched the book is, and yet just how accessible it feels. Britsch is able to weave many records into a fascinating, cohesive narrative. The best part for me was how intimate his writing felt; many times throughout the book, it feels as if Britsch is just talking to you as a friend would.

I loved this book and am glad it exists. Highly recommended to all those interested in Church history and Hawaii.