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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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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
