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

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"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"--...

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Main Authors: Shepherd, Gary, 1943- (Author), Shepherd, Gordon, 1943- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2012]
Subjects:
Mormon Church > History > 19th century.
Patriarchal blessings (Mormon Church)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints > History > 19th century.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"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"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (pages cm)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780271058337
0271058331