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019 Joseph Smith and Black Africans

Church History Matters

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The Origins of the Church and its Views on Race

This chapter explores the environment in which the church was created, discussing beliefs in black inferiority, fear of intermarriage, and theological interpretations of supporting black inferiority. It also examines Joseph Smith's teachings and positions regarding black Africans, as well as the anti-racial narrative presented in the Book of Mormon.

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