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Binding Earth and Heaven: Patriarchal Blessings in the Prophetic Development of Early Mormonism
Gary Shepherd
Binding Earth and Heaven: Patriarchal Blessings in the Prophetic Development of Early Mormonism
Gary Shepherd
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.
184 pages
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | March 15, 2016 |
ISBN13 | 9780271056340 |
Publishers | Pennsylvania State University Press |
Pages | 184 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 20 mm · 295 g |