Binding earth and heaven : patriarchal blessings in the prophetic development of early Mormonism /

Focuses on Mormonism as a case study of how unpopular new religions may survive and even flourish in spite of unrelenting opposition. Examines early patriarchal blessings bestowed upon early converts to Mormonism from 1834-1845, and their function as a commitment mechanism for converts.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Shepherd, Gary, 1943- (Author), Shepherd, Gordon, 1943- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2012]
Subjects:

MARC

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