Title Revelation, resistance, and Mormon polygamy : the introduction and implementation of the principle, 1830-1853 / Merina Smith

Published Logan : Utah State University Press, [2013] ©2013

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Description 1 online resource Contents Mormon millenarian expectations : the restoration of all things and the resacralization of marriage, 1830-1841 -- Nauvoo secrets and the rise of a Mormon salvation narrative, 1841-1842 -- Scandal and resistance, 1842 -- Integration, 1843 -- A perfect storm, 1844 -- Polygamy and the succession crisis, 1844-1846 -- Living openly in polygamy : customs and mores develop, 1846 and beyond Summary In this book, a historian explores the introduction of polygamy in Nauvoo, a development that unfolded amid scandal and resistance. The author 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. This book 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 reveal and teach the doctrine of plural marriage in 1841, even stalwart members like Brigham Young were shocked and confused. In this study, the author argues that the secret introduction of plural marriage among the leadership coincided with an evolving public theology that provided a contextualizing religious narrative that persuaded believers to accept the principle. This study draws from diaries, letters, newspapers, and other primary sources, and also relies on documented family narratives Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes English Print version record Subject Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844 SUBJECT Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844 Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844 fast Subject Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Doctrines. SUBJECT Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints fast Subject Polygamy -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- History -- 19th century Polygamy -- Religious aspects -- Latter Day Saint churches -- History -- 19th century Polygamy -- Illinois -- Nauvoo -- History -- 19th century Latter Day Saint churches -- Doctrines RELIGION -- Christian Life -- Social Issues. RELIGION -- Christianity -- General. HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY) Polygamy -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Latter Day Saint churches -- Doctrines Polygamy Polygamy -- Religious aspects -- Latter Day Saint churches Theology, Doctrinal SUBJECT Nauvoo (Ill.) -- Church history -- 19th century Subject Illinois -- Nauvoo Genre/Form Church history History Form Electronic book LC no. 2013015080 ISBN 9780874219180 0874219183 9781457184048 1457184044 9781457184024 1457184028

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