Winter 1993
The Winter 1993 Issue explores various aspects of Mormon history, theology, and personal narratives. Lawrence Foster examines Joseph Smith's role in shaping new religious movements and the psychology behind his religious genius. Mark R. Grandstaff revisits William E. M'Lellin's contributions to the Book of Commandments. Larry D. Christiansen discusses power struggles within the Mormon Battalion. Ronald W. Walker reflects on the significance of Ensign Peak in Mormon history, while Karl Sandberg addresses the challenges of writing the history of John A. Widtsoe. Douglas F. Tobler recounts the journeys of Heinrich Hug and Jacob Tobler from Switzerland to Santa Clara between 1854 and 1880.
Dialogue 26.4 (Winter 1993): 1–22
The analysis that follos is an admittedly speculative personal reflection on elements that need to be kept in mind in understanding the psychological dynamics of Joseph Smith’s creativity.
I suppose we all share the same space at one time or another. One can search out these spaces, as I have. Outside Paris I spent an afternoon mulling about in Malmaison, Napoleon and Josephine’s…
