| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 250 pages) |
| Contents |
Seer stones and western esotericism -- Laying down heads in written and oral composition -- Revival sermons in the burned-over district -- The King Follett sermon -- Sermon culture in the Book of Mormon -- Constructing Book of Mormon historical narratives -- A theory of translation |
| Summary |
"In this interdisciplinary work, William L. Davis examines Joseph Smith's 1829 creation of the Book of Mormon, the foundational text of the Latter-Day Saint movement. Positioning the text in the history of early American oratorical techniques, sermon culture, educational practices, and the passion for self-improvement, Davis elucidates both the fascinating cultural context for the creation of the Book of Mormon and the central role of oral culture in early nineteenth-century America"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 17, 2020) |
| Subject |
Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844.
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| SUBJECT |
Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844
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Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844 fast |
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Book of Mormon. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79110371
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Book of Mormon fast |
| Subject |
RELIGION -- Christianity -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781469655680 |
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1469655683 |
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9781469655673 |
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1469655675 |
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