Think Celestial – Celestial Marriage in Mormonism Before 1890
Radio Free Mormon
Polygamy and Joseph Smith's Desire for Family and Kinship
The hosts delve into the portrayal of polygamy in relation to Joseph Smith's longing for family and kinship. They challenge the notion of incorporating young men into the family as a justification for polygamy, and express their disagreement with this viewpoint.
In this episode of “Think Celestial – Celestial Marriage Before 1890” we embark on a journey through the annals of Mormon history to unravel the definition of Celestial Marriage as well as “The New and Everlasting Covenant” before the pivotal year of 1890 when Wilford Woodruff issued the Manifesto marking the beginning steps of ending polygamy. Join our hosts Bill Reel and RFM as they meticulously examine historical documents and quotes from early leaders, shedding light on the evolution of Mormon theology within the LDS Church. Delving into the depths of polygamy and plural marriage, we explore how “Celestial Marriage” & “The New and Everlasting Covenant” were distinctly defined in the early days of Mormonism. Through the lens of primary sources and firsthand accounts, our hosts navigate the changing landscapes of doctrine, uncovering a fascinating contrast between the historical understanding and the modern interpretation of Celestial Marriage. As the hosts dissect archival materials, listeners gain insight into the complexities, controversies, and transformations that shaped the concept of eternal marriage in the early years of the LDS Church. “Think Celestial” invites you to reconsider preconceptions and delve into the rich historical context surrounding Celestial Marriage, bridging the gap between past and present perceptions. Join us in this exploration of Mormonism’s journey, where the celestial union took on different meanings, offering a thought-provoking glimpse into the foundations that have shaped the modern LDS understanding of eternal marriage. S9b0R2OBBGyoGzXhhTb7
RESOURCES:
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Seer/Volume1/No1/Celestial_Marriage?oldid=398146
http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=%2FNCMP1847-1877&CISOPTR=2928&filename=892111612102005_iac42_1_031210_125758.pdf Celestial Marriage, by Orson Pratt (Journal of Discourses 1:53-66) (mrm.org)
https://archive.org/details/discoursesoncele00prat/mode/2up?view=theater
https://archive.org/details/discoursesoncele00prat/mode/2up?view=theater (three early leaders all in one) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celestial_marriage#CITEREFPratt1869
https://www.eugeneengland.org/on-fidelity-polygamy-and-celestial-marriage (not useful for research but to help the reader appreciate how detrimental polygamy is to women)
https://jod.mrm.org/1/53 (Pratt’s 1852 treatise to fully explain the doctrine/theology behind plural marriage
https://archive.org/details/TheSeer18531854
https://web.archive.org/web/20100724211938/
http://www.mormonfundamentalism.com/NEWFILES/IsPMRequiredToday.htm
https://web.archive.org/web/20100925074920/http://i4m.com/think/temples/celestial_marriage.htm
https://archive.org/details/patriarchalorder00spen/page/n5/mode/2up?view=theater
https://mormonpolygamydocuments.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Celestial_Marriage_Revelations.pdf
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