Mormon Stories Podcast 1848: The Rise & Fall of John C. Bennett - Pt 1 | LDS Discussions 49
Jan 5, 2024
Explore the rise and fall of John C. Bennett, a significant figure in early Mormonism. Delve into his roles as quartermaster general and Nauvoo mayor, the establishment of the University of Nauvoo, his involvement in the Nauvoo Masonic Lodge, sexual experimentation, and the fallout between Sidney Rigdon and Joseph Smith. Discover John C. Bennett's rise in the Mormon Church, his fascination with tomatoes, and the unethical nature of insider information.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
A Break and a Return
01:42 • 4min
Introducing Julia and the Importance of Research
05:24 • 15min
John C. Bennett's Patriarchal Blessing
20:50 • 3min
The Rise of John C. Bennett and the Nauvoo Charter
24:06 • 11min
John C. Bennett: Quartermaster General and Nauvoo Mayor
35:16 • 10min
The Founding and Purpose of the University of Nauvoo
45:23 • 7min
The Mormon Mindset and Accumulation of Power
52:29 • 6min
The Rise of John C. Bennett in the Mormon Church
58:29 • 2min
John C. Bennett's Views on Tomatoes and Anecdote about Ketchup
01:00:48 • 2min
John C. Bennett's Appointment as the Master in Chancery and his Expanding Authority
01:02:23 • 2min
Joseph Smith's Right-Hand Man and the Unethical Nature of Insider Information
01:04:03 • 2min
John C. Bennett's Involvement in the Nauvoo Masonic Lodge
01:05:58 • 14min
Sexual Experimentation and Polygamy
01:19:50 • 14min
The Fallout Between Sidney Rigdon and Joseph Smith
01:33:55 • 14min
The Rise and Fall of John C. Bennett and William Law
01:47:53 • 6min
The Possibility of Abortion and Joseph's Polygamy
01:53:56 • 3min