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014 Plural Marriage Troubles (part 1): John C. Bennett, Hyrum Smith, & Emma

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Exploring the Origins of Spiritual Waifery in Nauvoo

The chapter explores John C. Bennett's manipulation of forgiveness and charity teachings to justify seducing multiple women in Nauvoo, contrasting with Joseph Smith's plural marriage implementation and leading to accusations of wrongdoing by the women seduced.

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