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Discusses Joseph Smith's introduction of polygamy into early Mormon Church. Subjects include polyandry, young brides, theology, children, and Emma Smith.
Joseph Smith's Personal Polygamy Brian C. Hales AS A PERSONALITY OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY, Joseph Smith stands out as extraordinary. While many writers have been critical of him and his teachings, most historians are impressed with at least some of his accomplishments, even those who believe he was a charlatan.
His recent publications include two articles on marriage and plural marriage in Sustaining the Law: Joseph Smith’s Legal Encounters (BYU Studies, 2014). He received a BA in 1986 and a JD in 1989, both from Brigham Young University, and received an MA in European Union law in 2011 from King’s College of London.
After receiving a revelation commanding him to practice plural marriage, Joseph Smith married multiple wives and introduced the practice to close associates. This principle was among the most challenging aspects of the Restoration—for Joseph personally and for other Church members.
14 de nov. de 2014 · Mormon historian Todd Compton, who's written a book on Smith's polygamy, says there's good evidence Smith married at least 33 women by the time he was murdered by a mob in 1844.
some commonly known facts about Joseph: his authoritarianism, his propensity to use pro-phecy as a manipulative tool, his extraordinary power over people, his charisma. In the paper, Joseph is seen as rational, compassionate, and nonsexual. Heilbroner has pointed out that a complete vision of human nature demands thoughtful consideration of ...
Joseph Smith’s Polygamy. 3 vols. Salt Lake City. Greg Kofford Books, 2013. In this three-volume set, author Brian Hales presents an exhaustive study of plural marriage as practiced and introduced by Joseph Smith. This work is the product of five years of effort undertaken with the assistance of researcher Don Bradley.
