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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, black & white illustrations
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | October 4, 2012 |
ISBN13 | 9780271056333 |
Publishers | Pennsylvania State University Press |
Pages | 184 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 19 mm · 431 g |