Book persistence of polygamy

Disagreement over smiths doctrine of plural marriage has been among the primary reasons for multiple church schisms the members of the largest faction, the church. A question ive pondered over recent years, has been why men in so many cultures gave up the right and tradition to have multiple wives. Mar 04, 2018 volume 1 is the persistence of polygamy. Polygamy, the practice of having more than one spouse at the same. Authors to discuss new polygamy book at wsu september 16, 20. The persistence of polygamy, scattering of the saints, and modern polygamy in the united states. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The battle to control the public memory of joseph smith. See the article in its original context from march 21, 1999, section 6, page 14 buy reprints.

Fundamentalist mormon polygamy from 1890 to the present, 93015 royal skousen and robin jensen the joseph smith papers, revelations and translations, vol. A closer look, as well as seven books dealing with mormon polygamymost notably the threevolume, joseph smiths polygamy. This is the controversial and bothersome part for so many people. Each book is geared not only to scholars but also to a general readership interested in such topics as part of. Joseph smith and the origins of mormon polygamy kindle edition by bradley, don, hales, brian c. List of books and articles about polygamy online research. This book, edited by two notable lds historians newell bringhurst and craig l. The persistence of polygamy, scattering of the saints. Foster have assembled seventeen original essays that explore the fascinating history of plural marriage among fundamentalist mormonsan enduring practice of the principle. Apr 14, 2015 this second volume of the persistence of polygamy series deals with polygamy following the death of joseph smith.

The generations after the manifesto received the best book of 2007 award from the john whitmer historical. Disagreement over smiths doctrine of plural marriage has been among the primary reasons for multiple church schisms. Nothing dishes the dirt on polygamy like the first volume of the persistence of polygamy. If a marriage includes multiple husbands and wives, it can be called a group. The persistence of polygamy and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Fundamentalist mormon polygamy from 1890 to the present. My story of growing up in a polygamous sect, becoming a teenage bride, and breakin. Selections from the book of doctrine and covenants of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. On march 5, 2014, newell bringhurst and craig foster were at benchmark books to speak about their book the persistence of polygamy.

It is in the latter book, section 2, where god tells the prophet joseph smith that he can marry as many women as he wants. It is commonly found where the value of womens labor is high and may be practiced as a way of acquiring allies. Much of his research materials are available at theology greg kofford books, 20. When a woman is married to more than one husband at a time, it is called polyandry. The question of polygamous offspring and dna analysis in the persistence of polygamy. Fundamentalist mormon polygamy emerged from lds church president wilford woodruffs. Persistence is the first of a projected threevolume collection of essays by various scholars approaching the study of polygamy from a variety of methodological approaches.

Rex sears, punishing the saints for their peculiar institution. First, the editors of the persistence of polygamy hope their collection will provide solid scholarly discussions about the kinds of questions latterday saints have about polygamys origin and practice. Hales is the author of seven books dealing with mormon polygamy. A fascinating bit if history on section 2 that i was previously unaware of. From joseph smiths martyrdom to the first manifesto, 1844 to 1890 volume ii will speak sept. We are excited to announce that newell bringhurst and craig foster, editors of the third and final volume in the persistence of polygamy series. Most books on polygamy tend to focus on one aspect of polygamy, such as the reasons why it was done, how many wives joseph and brigham had, etc. He has presented at numerous meetings and symposia and published articles in the journal of mormon history, mormon historical studies, and dialogue, as well the persistence of polygamy series. Hales is the author of seven books dealing with mormon polygamymost notably the threevolume, joseph smiths polygamy. This volume explores mormon fundamentalism from several perspectives.

Plural marriage and womens rights in early mormonism, 18351870 vintage, 2018. Although polygamy is defined as the state or practice of. The adamgod doctrine and the persistence of polygamy robert d. In the first volume of the persistence of polygamy, the bringhurst and foster compiled an anthology of original articles on the controversies surrounding joseph smith jr. Ogden, utah the authors of the new book persistence of polygamy. The generations after the manifesto received the best book of 2007 award. Joseph smith and the origins of mormon polygamy edited by newell g. Actually, something like 20 or 30 percent of latterday saints engaged in the practice depending on the statistical strategy one employs. The second in a threevolume anthology in which top scholars examine the. This is a series of volumes about the origins, history, and practice of plural marriage in the various latter day saint. Apr 11, 2015 three volumes are planned in the persistence of polygamy series, with this first volume discussing the origins of polygamy and joseph smith. Thanks to the internet, many latterday saints are discovering questions that until recently they did not. Polygamy, or plural marriage, in the church of jesus christ of latter day saints is generally believed to have originated with the founder of mormonism, joseph smith. Bridget cookburch, barbara jones brown, marianne watson, brian hales, chris blythe, pat scott, eric.

Each of these three anthologies collects a variety of scholarly articles on the interrelated topics of mormon schismatic groups, contemporary polygamy, and the history of plural marriage. Joseph smith and the origins of mormon polygamy kindle edition by don bradley author, brian c. Anguish, faith, and joseph smiths youngest plural wife, in robert l. Fundamentalist mormon polygamy from 1890 to the presentpublished by john whitmer books, will be here this wednesday, september 30. The persistence of polygamy, scattering of the saints, and. Foster is perhaps the single best volume on the issue of mormon polygamy i have thus far encountered. Fundamentalist mormon polygamy emerged from lds church president wilford woodruffs 1890 manifesto, which ostensibly rescinded the practice of plural marriage among mormons. Popular polygamy books meet your next favorite book. Joseph smith, the founder of the latter day saint movement, privately taught and practiced polygamy.

According to several of his associates, smith taught that polygamy was a divine commandment and practiced it personally, by some accounts marrying more than 30 women, some of whom. Spencer fluhman, a subject that can bear investigation. A very interesting new book on a very controversial topic has just appeared from the john whitmer historical association, the community of christ rlds parallel to the mormon history association. The jwha journal regularly receives more high quality submissions than we are able to publish. Since 2007, john whitmer has begun taking groups of original articles by theme and publishing them as standalone volumes, instead of publishing them in the journal. When a man is married to more than one wife at a time, sociologists call this polygyny.

Mar 07, 2014 on march 5, 2014, newell bringhurst and craig foster were at benchmark books to speak about their book the persistence of polygamy. Current state of polygamy in the latter day saint movement. From joseph smiths martyrdom to the first manifesto, 18441890 hardcover september 23, 20 by newell g. Jun 11, 2016 he has presented at numerous meetings and symposia and published articles in the journal of mormon history, mormon historical studies, dialogue, as well as contributing chapters to the persistence of polygamy series. Moses had two wives, abraham three, jacob four, david at least 18, and solomon all of. From joseph smiths martyrdom to the first manifesto. Moses had two wives, abraham three, jacob four, david at least 18, and solomon all of 700. Duncan introduction long thought to be a hidden, rare, and cultish phenomenon, polygyny is in fact practiced by an estimated 30,000 to 100,000 people in north america. The second in a threevolume anthology in which top scholars examine the entire range and history of mormon polygamy. Joseph smith and the origins of mormon polygamy 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. That was initially published in 2009 and we focus on the controversial aspects of joseph smith and his involvement and practice of polygamy. A man may cement his bonds with several other men by marrying their sisters or daughters. Plural marriage in kirtland and nauvoo church of jesus. Fundamentalist mormon polygamy from 1890 to the present is unique in many ways.

According to several of his associates, smith taught that polygamy was a divine commandment and practiced it personally, by some accounts marrying more than 30 women, some of whom had existing. Some people who defend modern polygamy take the same approach, saying men are, after all, promiscuous animals by nature. From joseph smiths martyrdom to the first manifesto, 18441890. It is a thorough volume that is scholarly, and eludicates many important issues that, unfortunately, are often distorted in more polemical works. If you havent read that book, then you dont understand mormon polygamy. The first in a threevolume anthology in which top scholars examine the entire range and history of mormon polygamy. The alltime, ultimate shelfpulverising book is actually written by all faithful scholars. This second volume of the persistence of polygamy series deals with polygamy following the death of joseph smith. Sep 18, 2015 in this third volume of the persistence of polygamy, newell g. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.

The famed 19thcentury eroticist, sir richard burton, traveled to utah to have a firsthand look at a practice he considered quite natural. There are several instances of polygamy in the old testament. Joseph smith and the origins of mormon polygamy independence, mo. Dec 17, 2010 a very interesting new book on a very controversial topic has just appeared from the john whitmer historical association, the community of christ rlds parallel to the mormon history association. On september 30, 2015, editors newell bringhurst and craig foster as well as contributors m.

Polygamy from late greek, polygamia, state of marriage to many spouses is the practice of marrying multiple spouses. Generating even more controversy in discussing the revelation was an officially sanctioned scriptural work entitled, latterday revelations. Sep 03, 20 a fascinating bit if history on section 2 that i was previously unaware of. For the perspectives of women in utah polygamy, see laural thatcher ulrich, a house full of females. An edited collection of sixteen historico cultural essays plus a historical bibliography, the book ranges from compelling investigations. The adamgod doctrine and the persistence of polygamy. After smiths death in 1844, the church he established splintered into several competing groups. In this second volume, they have assembled an array of new research into the wide.