Volume 30, No. 2
Summer 1997
The Summer 1997 Issue examines various aspects of Mormon thought, history, and scriptural interpretation. Dan Erickson reflects on the impact of literalist interpretations in Mormon millennialism, particularly in anticipation of the year 2000. Stan Larson presents an excerpt from an unpublished biography of Henry D. Moyle by Richard D. Poll, offering insight into the life of this prominent Mormon leader. Garth N. Jones shares personal reflections on the "Word of Wisdom," the health code in Mormon doctrine, expressing both challenges and cultural nuances. Sally H. Barlow explores the relationship between psychology and religion, proposing a reimagined approach to dualism that positions psychology as a complementary rather than opposing force to religious beliefs. And much more!
Contents
Articles/Essays
Pretender to the Throne? R.C. Evans and the Problem of Presidential Succession in the Reorganization
Roger D. LauniusDialogue 30.2 (Summer 1997): 47–65
Born into a Canadian family living in St. Andrews, Ontario Province, on 20 October 1861 , Richard C. Evans rose to fame and power experienced by few other members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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Fiction
An Episode from the Memoirs of Elder Thomas, A Somewhat Less than Good and Faithful Servant
Mark Goldrup[Tuesday, November 19.] Brother Duvalier—the branch president—had us out to his farm for dinner tonight. Which is to say, he had us out to milk cows with his farmhand while his wife made us dinner. …
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The Body of the Lord’s Fair Night
Barbara RichardsonFlorence Gradon was a good-looking girl, but her looks were nine out of ten parts spirit. Her skirts swung just so, while she danced, her brown hair liked its ribbons fine, and the great good…
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