Volume 29, No. 2
Summer 1996
The Summer 1996 Issue addresses diverse aspects of Mormon history, theology, social issues, and literary analysis. Todd M. Compton provides an overview of Joseph Smith’s thirty-three plural marriages, exploring the complexities of early Mormon pluralism. Kenneth O. Kemp’s piece, titled "3/4″ Marine Ply," takes a different approach, potentially focusing on personal or cultural insights. Ken Driggs reflects on moral and ethical perspectives surrounding the death penalty. J. Michael Cleverley discusses Mormonism through the lens of economic and cultural globalization, referencing the "Big Mac Standard." Heather M. Kellogg examines Sonia Johnson’s life and activism through her letters and autobiography, shedding light on feminist tensions within the Church. Dynette Reynolds critiques the LDS Church's handling of sexual abuse factors in its data and policy regarding premarital sex, highlighting overlooked issues. And much more!
Contents
Articles/Essays
The Structure of the Book of Mormon: A Theory of Evolutionary Development
Quinn BrewsterDialogue 29.2 (Summer 1998):129–154
WHEN JOSEPH SMITH BEGAN TO DICTATE the Book of Mormon, he did not understand the structure the book would ultimately take. He did not know that the first part of the manuscript would be lost, resulting in a major structural change in the first quarter of the book.
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Fiction
Blessing the Dog
Brian EvensonHe waited, but the dog didn’t come. He went back into the house. His wife was strapping on her brassiere, skin spilling over where the strap was tight. “Seen the dog?” he said. “Haen’t my…
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The Seduction of H. Lyman Winger
Michael FillerupThere were times, especially lately, when he wondered if he were doing any real good—any human good—other than keeping the Mt. Taylor 2nd Ward safely afloat and on course. Maybe it was the weather. Monsoon…
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