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Revelation, resistance, and Mormon polygamy : the introduction and implementation of the principle, 1830-1853 / Merina Smith.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Smith, Merina.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844.
- Smith, Joseph.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--Doctrines.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Polygamy--Religious aspects--Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--History--19th century.
- Polygamy.
- Polygamy--Religious aspects--Latter Day Saint churches--History--19th century.
- Polygamy--Illinois--Nauvoo--History--19th century.
- Latter Day Saint churches--Doctrines.
- Latter Day Saint churches.
- Nauvoo (Ill.)--Church history--19th century.
- Nauvoo (Ill.).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (279 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Logan : USU Press, 2013.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- In Revelation, Resistance, and Mormon Polygamy historian Merina Smith explores the introduction of polygamy in Nauvoo, a development that unfolded amid scandal and resistance. Smith considers the ideological, historical, and even psychological elements of the process and captures the emotional and cultural detail of this exciting and volatile period in Mormon history. She illuminates the mystery of early adherents' acceptance of such a radical form of marriage in light of their dedication to the accepted monogamous marriage patterns of their day.When Joseph Smith began to reve
- Contents:
- Contents; List of Illustrations; Introduction; 1. Mormon Millenarian Expectations: The Restoration of All Things and the Resacralization of Marriage, 1830-1841; 2. Nauvoo Secrets and the Rise of a Mormon Salvation Narrative, 1841-1842; 3. Scandal and Resistance, 1842; 4. Integration, 1843; 5. A Perfect Storm, 1844; 6. Polygamy and the Succession Crisis, 1844-1846; 7. Living Openly in Polygamy: Customs and Mores Develop, 1846 and Beyond; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781457184048
- 1457184044
- 9780874219180
- 0874219183
- OCLC:
- 848918415
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