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Interesting perception of LDS's early history
By lordhoot
I thought this was one of the better written books on the early history of Latter Days Saints - otherwise known as the Mormons. The book traces the Church's history from the beginning and how they interacted with other sectors of American society as they grew and expanded. The author's premise was that the LDS was part of the America's growing pain during this period (1830-1846). The author maintained that Mormons remains true to the concepts of the Republic even although they were leaning toward theocracy. The book was well written, appears to be well researched and the author maintained an even approach while exploring his premise. Its a good book, quite insightful and should be read by anyone interested in Mormon history.
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By Ruark1988
This book was extremely informative and helped me to write my book report which i ultimately got an A on so suffice it to say that I was very happy with it.
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Using the concept of "classical republicanism" in his analysis, Kenneth Winn argues against the common view that the Mormon religion was an exceptional phenomenon representing a countercultural ideology fundamentally subversive to American society. Rather, he maintains, both the Saints and their enemies affirmed republican principles, but in radically different ways.
Winn identifies the 1830 founding of the Mormon church as a religious protest against the pervasive disorder plaguing antebellum America, attracting people who saw the libertarianism, religious pluralism, and market capitalism of Jacksonian America as threats to the Republic. While non-Mormons shared the perception that the Union was in danger, many saw the Mormons as one of the chief threats. General fear of Joseph Smith and his followers led to verbal and physical attacks on the Saints, which reinforced the Mormons' conviction that America had descended into anarchy. By 1846, violent opposition had driven Mormons to the uninhabited Great Salt Lake Basin.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2208852 in Books
- Published on: 1990-08-27
- Original language:English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.21" h x5.87" w x.83" l,.96 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 296 pages
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