Binding earth and heaven : patriarchal blessings in the prophetic development of early Mormonism /

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"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"--...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Shepherd, Gary, 1943- (Autor), Shepherd, Gordon, 1943- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, ©2012.
Temas:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints > History > 19th century.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1800-1899
Patriarchal blessings (Latter Day Saint doctrine)
Latter Day Saint churches > History > 19th century.
RELIGION > Christian Rituals & Practice > Worship & Liturgy.
RELIGION > Institutions & Organizations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Sociology of Religion.
Mormon Church.
Patriarchal blessings (Mormon Church)
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"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"--Provided by publisher
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiii, 169 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-162) and index.
ISBN:9780271060408
0271060409
9780271059334
0271059338
9780271060415
0271060417

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