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In Sacred Loneliness

Book • 2022
Todd Compton's "In Sacred Loneliness: The Untold Story of the Polygamy in the Early Mormon Church" offers a detailed account of Joseph Smith's plural marriages.

The book delves into the lives of the women who were involved, providing insights into their experiences and perspectives.

Compton's research draws on a wide range of historical sources, including personal journals, letters, and legal documents.

The book challenges traditional narratives surrounding polygamy in the early Mormon Church, offering a more nuanced and complex understanding of this controversial practice.

It raises important questions about power, gender, and the complexities of religious belief.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Recommended by Lindsay as a source for understanding the history of Mormon polygamy, specifically focusing on the lives of Joseph Smith's wives.
Episode 01: Fanny Alger
Mentioned as an early source for
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John Dehlin
regarding polygamy when he started Mormon Stories.
Excommunicated for Disbelieving in Joseph Smith's Polygamy - Karen Hyatt | Ep. 2096
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Isaac Hess
as a biography of Joseph Smith's wives, telling the story of each woman.
E286: I Loved Mormonism, But I Couldn't Stay w/Isaac Hess | Lila Rose Show
Mentioned by John Turner, highlighting Todd Compton's dedicated scholarship on the lives of Joseph Smith's wives.
Joseph Smith's First Year of Polygamy in Nauvoo - John Turner Pt. 27 | Ep. 2102
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Justin Sweeney
as a book they are currently reading about Joseph Smith's plural wives.
My Mormon Truth Crisis as an Attorney - Justin Sweeney | Ep. 1989
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John DeLynn
as a source for details about Joseph Smith's wives.
Questioning Mormon Learns REAL Truth about Joseph Smith w/ John Dehlin and Carah Burrell | Ep. 2017

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