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Living oracles : law and the Latter-day Saint tradition /

No American religion has had a more contentious and complex relationship with the law than Mormonism (the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). 'Living Oracles' delves into the conflicts between Latter-day Saints and the American legal system, Mormon efforts to establish their own...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Oman, Nathan (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2026]
Subjects:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Latter Day Saint churches > Law and legislation.
Latter Day Saint churches > Doctrines.
Church and state > United States > History.
Latter Day Saint churches > United States.
Religion and law.
Églises de Jésus-Christ des saints des derniers jours > États-Unis.
Religion et droit.
Église et État > États-Unis > Histoire.
Legal History.
LAW.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)
Christianity.
RELIGION.
Denominations.
Religion and law
United States
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:No American religion has had a more contentious and complex relationship with the law than Mormonism (the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). 'Living Oracles' delves into the conflicts between Latter-day Saints and the American legal system, Mormon efforts to establish their own legal institutions, and how this new religious tradition has developed its unique approach to the law.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197825846
0197825842
9780197825822
0197825826