
Episode 8: A Conversation with Dallin H. Oaks and Richard E. Turley Jr.
Road to Carthage: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast
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Legal Consequences of Nauvoo Expositor Suppression
The hosts delve into the legality and consequences of the suppression of the Nauvoo Expositor, discussing President Oaks' research on the subject and the fear of violence erupting in Nauvoo. They explore the bankruptcy and financial difficulties faced by Joseph Smith and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) in Nauvoo, including the impact of the Steamboat debt on the bankruptcy proceedings. The chapter also examines the court ruling on the disposition of Joseph Smith's estate and the division of church properties.
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