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048 Did Tithing Replace Consecration?

Church History Matters

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Struggles and Spirituality: The Kirtland Temple Era

This chapter explores the complex dynamics surrounding the Kirtland Temple's construction, revealing the church's significant financial burdens and the tensions faced by its members. While celebrating the temple's dedication, the narrative contrasts spiritual triumphs with sobering financial realities, including attempts to establish a bank and the ensuing chaos. It culminates in the broader economic turmoil of the 1830s, particularly the panic of 1837, highlighting the church's struggles amidst both local and national crises.

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