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Under the Prophet in Utah; the National Menace of a Political Priestcraft
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Cannon, Frank J., 1859-1933
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Under the Prophet in Utah; the National Menace of a Political Priestcraft" by Frank J. Cannon and Harvey J. O'Higgins is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves deeply into the political and social dynamics of the Mormon Church in Utah, particularly focusing on the leadership of Joseph F. Smith and the implications of his power over the Mormon community. The book critically examines the intertwining of religious authority and political governance, portraying the Mormon hierarchy as a form of despotism affecting not only its followers but also the larger community and the United States as a whole. The opening of the book introduces a tumultuous period for the Mormons during the late 19th century, marked by persecution and the struggle for civil rights. It begins with the narrative of Frank J. Cannon as he recalls a secretive trip he took in 1888 to meet his father, George Q. Cannon, amidst a backdrop of legal raids against polygamists. The author describes the oppressive atmosphere under which the Mormons lived, with constant fear of arrest and loss of property. George Q. Cannon, a prominent leader, discusses strategies to save the community from governmental prosecution while exploring the necessity of compromising the doctrine of polygamy, indicating an internal conflict within the church. This tension between faith, leadership, and the pressing demand for legal compliance sets the stage for a broader examination of the schism between Mormon practices and federal law. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by David Schwan, Monique Cameron, and David Widger
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
- Release date is 2004-12-01
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