Description
From back cover:
The Rise of Mormonism: 1816–1844 is a unique book that examines the early beginnings of this religious movement. This revised second edition clarifies and includes additional sources to this study. Here is an open, honest, and refreshing history of the foundational years of the Latter-day restoration movement. You may have heard that Joseph Smith (1805–1844) was the prophet of Mormonism. But do you know the story behind the gold plates? This book examines the background, evolution, conflicts, and sacrifices made by church members. Primary sources are used that cover the unique teachings of Smith, including the scriptures he produced. The newly released Book of Commandments and Revelations manuscript is consulted. The theology of the founding prophet evolves away from the early teachings in the Book of Mormon. Joseph Smith made changes to his revelations and also to his early story. This book includes four chapters on plural marriage. If you want to know the history and basis for every church whose teachings go back to the Book of Mormon this is the book. Read from the records of the day.
Table of Contents
Preface
Common Abbreviations
Libraries
Chapter
- Relocation to Palmyra and Manchester, New York
- Palmyra Revival of 1842-1825
- Secular and Religious Background
- Manchester Scryer
- The Treasure
- Smith Family Activities
- Life in Harmony, Pennsylvania
- Publication of the Book of Mormon
- Literary Dependence in the Book of Mormon: Two Studies
- Restoring the Church of Christ
- New Jerusalem in America
- Revelations through Joseph Smith
- Missionary Work
- Bible Revision
- Priesthood Restoration
- Papyri and Writings of Abraham
- House of the Lord: The Kirtland Temple
- Problems at Kirtland
- Dissenters and Danites
- Developments in Theology
- Building Nauvoo
- Priesthood Ordinances
- Plural Wives in Nauvoo
- Sarah Ann Whitney
- Emily Dow Partridge
- More on Nauvoo Plural Wives
- Tragedy: Death of a Prophet
Conclusion — Progress of Mormonism
Select Bibliography
Index |
