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Mentioned in 10 episodes
Under the Banner of Heaven
Book • 2003
Jon Krakauer's "Under the Banner of Heaven" delves into the 1984 murder of Brenda Lafferty and her baby, exploring the fundamentalist Mormon community where the crime occurred.
The book examines the history and beliefs of Mormonism, tracing its evolution from its origins to the extreme interpretations of fundamentalist groups.
Krakauer investigates the complex interplay of faith, violence, and power within this community.
The narrative blends true crime elements with a deep exploration of religious history and social dynamics.
The book raises questions about religious extremism and its potential consequences.
The book examines the history and beliefs of Mormonism, tracing its evolution from its origins to the extreme interpretations of fundamentalist groups.
Krakauer investigates the complex interplay of faith, violence, and power within this community.
The narrative blends true crime elements with a deep exploration of religious history and social dynamics.
The book raises questions about religious extremism and its potential consequences.
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as a book he would recommend.

Dax Shepard

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when discussing parallel faiths and the perversion of religious texts.

Tim Stafford

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The Bible as a Cross Cultural Experience
Mentioned by Nate when discussing his familiarity with the topic of breakaway Mormon groups.

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Episode 368 - The Order: Part 3
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in relation to the discussion on revelation and canon.

Casey Griffiths

030 How Has Canonizing/De-Canonizing Happened in the Doctrine & Covenants?
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when discussing the Hulu series "Under the Banner of Heaven", which is based on the book.

Andrew Soncrant

1 | The Pre-History of Mormonism: The Smith Family and the First Vision
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in the context of other books by the same author.


Aaron Rodgers

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come serie TV sui mormoni, una storia di omicidi con elementi storici.

Nicola Protasoni

EP.41 - Come scegliere la giusta asset allocation?
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as a book she is currently listening to.


Elizabeth Craft

More Happier: Happier Podcast Book Club: Bestselling Author Kate Bowler [Revisited]
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as a book he read, focusing on the Mormon faith.

Tim Stafford

Understanding Grace as a Social Dynamic: Resisting the Myth of a Christian Nation (Exile Series)
Mentioned during the podcast as a seminal work in Mormon history.

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while reviewing the FX adaptation of the book.

Roxana Haddadi

American Primeval
Mentioned when discussing the fundamentalist Mormon parts of Utah.

Jonah Hill 🏄
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as a book she is currently reading.


Monica Monsoon

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