Revelation, Resistance, and Mormon Polygamy

The Introduction and Implementation of the Principle, 1830-1853

von Merina Smith

267 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.>This fresh interpretation draws from diaries, letters, newspapers, and other primary sources and is especially effective in its use of family narratives. It will be of great interest not only to scholars and the general public interested in Mormon history but in American history, religion, gender and sexuality, and the history of marriage and families.

• Reihe: Utah State University Press
• ISBN: 9780874219173
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.06.2013
• Größe: 235 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Univ of Chicago behalf of UP Colorado