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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.

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Mentioned in 10 episodes

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Dax Shepard
as a book he would recommend.
61 snips
Malcolm Gladwell Returns Again
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Tim Stafford
when discussing parallel faiths and the perversion of religious texts.
16 snips
The Bible as a Cross Cultural Experience
Mentioned by Nate when discussing his familiarity with the topic of breakaway Mormon groups.
12 snips
Episode 368 - The Order: Part 3
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Casey Griffiths
in relation to the discussion on revelation and canon.
030 How Has Canonizing/De-Canonizing Happened in the Doctrine & Covenants?
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Andrew Soncrant
when discussing the Hulu series "Under the Banner of Heaven", which is based on the book.
1 | The Pre-History of Mormonism: The Smith Family and the First Vision
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Aaron Rodgers
in the context of other books by the same author.
Aaron Rodgers: Epstein’s Death, Psychedelics, Fake Vax Cards in the NFL, and Pat Tillman
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Nicola Protasoni
come serie TV sui mormoni, una storia di omicidi con elementi storici.
EP.41 - Come scegliere la giusta asset allocation?
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Elizabeth Craft
as a book she is currently listening to.
More Happier: Happier Podcast Book Club: Bestselling Author Kate Bowler [Revisited]
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Tim Stafford
as a book he read, focusing on the Mormon faith.
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.
9 | SBMH Kirtland Era: Catastrophe
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Roxana Haddadi
while reviewing the FX adaptation of the book.
American Primeval
Mentioned when discussing the fundamentalist Mormon parts of Utah.
Jonah Hill 🏄
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Monica Monsoon
as a book she is currently reading.
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