Volume 35, No. 3
Fall 2002
The Fall 2002 Issue presents a series of essays that explore significant themes and figures in early Mormon history, particularly focusing on the Kirtland years and the implications of Joseph Smith's teachings. H. Michael Marquardt examines the life of Martin Harris during the Kirtland years from 1831 to 1870. Gary James Bergera discusses the earliest eternal sealings for civilly married couples, exploring the church's evolving views on marriage and family relationships. Stephen C. Taysom analyzes Joseph Smith's legacy, particularly concerning polygamy and the creation of Mormon public memory from 1852 to 2002, revealing how these narratives have shaped the church's identity over time. Mark D. Thomas offers a form-critical analysis of Joseph Smith's 1823 vision of the Angel Moroni, while Earl M. Wunderli critiques the notion of a limited geography for Book of Mormon events. And much more!
Contents
Articles/Essays
Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon, and the American Renaissance
Robert A. ReesDialogue 35.3 (Fall 2003):9a–128
I am a literary critic who has spent a professional lifetime reading, teaching, and writing about literary texts. Much of my interest in and approach to the Book of Mormon lies with the text—though not just as a field for scholarly exploration.
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Critique of a Limited Geography for Book of Mormon Events
Earl M. WunderliDialogue 35.3 (Fall 2003):127–168
DURING THE PAST FEW DECADES, a number of LDS scholars have developed various “limited geography” models of where the events of the Book of Mormon occurred. These models contrast with the traditional western hemisphere model, which is still the most familiar to Book of Mormon readers.
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