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The viper on the hearth : Mormons, myths, and the construction of heresy /

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In 1997, Terryl Givens's 'The Viper on the Hearth' was praised as a new classic in Mormon studies. In the wake of Mormon-inspired and -created artistic, literary, and political activity - today's 'Mormon moment' - Givens presents a revised and updated edition of his boo...

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Main Author: Givens, Terryl
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.
Edition:Rev. and updated ed.
Subjects:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints > Controversial literature > History and criticism.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Latter Day Saint churches > Controversial literature > History and criticism.
American literature > 19th century > History and criticism.
Église mormone > Ouvrages de controverse > Histoire et critique.
Littérature américaine > 19e siècle > Histoire et critique.
American literature
Controversial literature
Mormon Church > Controversial literature
1800-1899
Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:In 1997, Terryl Givens's 'The Viper on the Hearth' was praised as a new classic in Mormon studies. In the wake of Mormon-inspired and -created artistic, literary, and political activity - today's 'Mormon moment' - Givens presents a revised and updated edition of his book to address the continuing presence and reception of the Mormon image in contemporary culture.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199333011
0199333017