Infinite Contingencies: Insights on Latter-day Saint Doctrine and Practice

While there is peace and simplicity in Latter-day Saint doctrine, there are also many complexities that leave many with thought-provoking questions. Infinite Contingencies invites all to explore these complexities, and it shows that gospel discussions can spark discovery, challenge assumptions, and deepen faith.

Through rigorous scholarship and deeply personal insights, Michael Hawkins, PhD, takes you on a journey through some of the most thought-provoking topics in Latter-day Saint theology and practice.

Infinite Contingencies will guide readers through:

-The Problem of Perfection – Why our understanding of righteousness may need a paradigm shift

-Charity Isn’t Fair – The radical implications of Christ’s love

-The Transgression Test – How the Fall of Adam and Eve reshapes our understanding of agency

-A Theory of Translation – What the mechanics of revelation mean for scripture and prophecy

-Achievement as Spiritual Practice – How Aristotle, Indiana Jones, and gospel living intersect

This book will challenge your perspective, expand your faith, and ignite new gospel discussions. Whether you are a lifelong scholar or a curious seeker, Infinite Contingencies will equip you with new tools for exploring the mysteries of eternity.

© 2025 Cedar Fort Publishing and Media (Audiobook): 9781462151523

Release date

Audiobook: December 11, 2025