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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.
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
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regarding polygamy when he started Mormon Stories.


John Dehlin

Excommunicated for Disbelieving in Joseph Smith's Polygamy - Karen Hyatt | Ep. 2096
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as a biography of Joseph Smith's wives, telling the story of each woman.

Isaac Hess

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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as a book they are currently reading about Joseph Smith's plural wives.

Justin Sweeney

My Mormon Truth Crisis as an Attorney - Justin Sweeney | Ep. 1989
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as a source for details about Joseph Smith's wives.

John DeLynn

Questioning Mormon Learns REAL Truth about Joseph Smith w/ John Dehlin and Carah Burrell | Ep. 2017



