The Complexities of Polygamy in Early Mormonism

This chapter examines the early history of Mormonism, specifically the introduction of polygamy by Joseph Smith and its effects on the church and its community. It discusses the biblical implications of polygamy, legal challenges, and the inner turmoil experienced by Joseph and Emma Smith amid these practices. The narrative highlights the contradictions between religious doctrines and societal norms, revealing the moral complexities of polygamy in a transformative era.