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Parley P. Pratt : the Apostle Paul of Mormonism / Terryl L. Givens, Matthew J. Grow.
LIBRA BX8695.P7 G58 2011
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Givens, Terryl, author.
- Grow, Matthew J., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Pratt, Parley P. (Parley Parker), 1807-1857.
- Pratt, Parley P.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--Apostles--Biography.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Latter Day Saint churches--Apostles--Biography.
- Latter Day Saint churches.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--History.
- Latter Day Saint churches--History.
- History.
- Apostles (Latter Day Saint churches).
- Apostles.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- 499 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York, New York : Oxford University Press, [2011], ©2011.
- Summary:
- Biography of Parley P. Pratt, examining the dramatic events of his life and the crucial role he played in the expansion and foundational theology of early Mormonism.
- Contents:
- The young seeker
- Dreams of Zion
- The archer of paradise
- "Strange and novel truths"
- "Strong dungeons and gloomy prisons"
- Apostle to the British
- Triumph and tragedy in Joseph's city
- Many Mormonisms : the East
- Many Mormonisms : exodus and England
- Pioneering westward
- Lamanites in the Pacific
- Parley and Mrs. Pratt(s)
- Prospecting for souls in San Francisco
- Murder and martyrdom.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780195375732
- 0195375734
- OCLC:
- 702941535
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