Stephen Carter (6)
Author of Mormonism For Beginners
For other authors named Stephen Carter, see the disambiguation page.
Stephen Carter (6) has been aliased into Stephen R. Carter.
Works by Stephen Carter
Works have been aliased into Stephen R. Carter.
Associated Works
Works have been aliased into Stephen R. Carter.
Revising Eternity: 27 Latter-day Saint Men Reflect on Modern Relationships (2022) — Contributor — 4 copies
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 48, Number 1 (Spring 2015) (2015) — Contributor — 1 copy
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 50, Number 3 (Fall 2017) (2017) — Contributor — 1 copy
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 49, Number 1 (Spring 2016) (2016) — Contributor — 1 copy
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 49, Number 3 (Fall 2016) (2016) — Contributor — 1 copy
Irreantum: Exploring Mormon Literature - Vol. 5:4/Vol. 6:1 (Winter 2003/Spring 2004) (2003) — Contributor — 1 copy
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 35, Number 1 (Spring 2002) (2002) — Contributor — 1 copy
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought - Volume 35, Number 2 (Summer 2002) (2002) — Contributor — 1 copy
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Carter, Stephen Ruben
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Utah, USA
Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
Wyoming, USA - Education
- University of Alaska Fairbanks (MFA|Creative Writing)
Utah Valley State College (English|Philosophy) - Occupations
- writer
editor
humorist
journalist
documentary film teacher - Relationships
- Carter, Noelle (wife)
Hamblin, Laura (professor) - Organizations
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Sunstone Magazine (editor)
The Sugar Beet (associate editor)
Members
Reviews
Awards
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Associated Authors
Statistics
- Works
- 37
- Also by
- 25
- Members
- 60
- Popularity
- #277,520
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 3
- ISBNs
- 39
- Languages
- 1
The book consists of nine episodes, beginning with the story of Ammon. Unfortunately, we are left hanging when the king decides he wants to learn about the Great Spirit. We then jump into the story of Zeniff and wind up with King Noah, Abinadi, and Alma. These latter story lines are more fully developed and satisfying. And it's not just action, as you might expect from this format; there are also spiritual lessons being taught.
The author (Carter) and artist (Atwood) each have a page at the end where they talk about how the book came to be and their experiences in creating it. Both of them speak of getting to know the characters well enough that they got emotional at Abinadi's death.
This is not a book I would offer to my 7 and 9 year old sons, although they would want to read it. It has graphic violence (nothing is held back when Ammon gets going) and there is a bit of sensuality. They also wouldn't understand the humor. But my 16 year old daughter enjoyed it, although she would not have picked it up herself, not being the comic book type. As she read it, she was confused - particularly due to a relationship between a young Abinadi and youthful King Noah that is not in the scriptures - until I explained that a lot of it is made up. (This is another reason I wouldn't suggest it for younger kids.)
Anyone of appropriate age who thinks the Book of Mormon is boring needs to read this, and I look forward to future volumes. Carter and Atwood have brought portions of The Book of Mormon to life like never before. Where else are you going to find Ammon tending flocks of animals (apparently cureloms) with bodies that look like sheep, but have Pikachu heads? But most importantly, if it motivates you to want to read the book of scripture that inspired it, it will have fulfilled what seems to be its intended mission.… (more)