Church History Matters
015 Plural Marriage Troubles (part 2): Emma’s Fury and Joseph’s Martyrdom
Jun 13, 2023
Explore the turbulent marriage of Joseph and Emma Smith in 1843, with Emma's resistance to plural marriage leading to conflicts. Learn about John C. Bennett's scandalous past and vengeful actions in Nauvoo. Dive into Emma's struggles with plural marriage, her confrontations with Joseph's other wives, and her eventual collaboration with Joseph. Discover the role of William Law in Joseph Smith's death and the motives behind the Carthage Jail attack. Uncover the history of plural marriage after Joseph Smith's death.
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- Emma's struggle with accepting plural marriage caused confrontations with Joseph's other wives, leading to strained relationships.
- William Law's opposition to plural marriage and involvement in inciting events contributed to Joseph's martyrdom.
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Emergence of Plural Marriage Challenges
In June and July of 1843, tensions escalated between Joseph and Emma Smith over plural marriage. Despite Emma's initial attempt to embrace the principle, she became rebellious and confrontational towards Joseph's other wives, leading to strained relationships and confrontations.
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