The Millenarian World of Early Mormonism

Cover
University of Illinois Press, 15.01.1999 - 224 Seiten
The most detailed study yet of early Mormon thought about the "end times," The Millenarian World of Early Mormonism shows how early LDS interpretation of the Bible and the Book of Mormon affected, and was affected by, Mormon millennial doctrines. Grant Underwood provides the first comprehensive linkage of the history of early Mormonism and millennial thought, reassessing Mormonism's relationship to the dominant culture and placing Mormon millennial thought in the broader context of Judeo-Christian ideas about the end of the world.

"A model of first-rate scholarship and balanced interpretation; it has much to say not only to those interested in Mormon history but also to anyone seeking to understand the role of millenarian ideas in the American experience." -- Michael Barkun, Journal of American History
"No serious student of early Mormon history should fail to read this book." -- L. B. Tipson, Choice
"A signal contribution to Mormon studies. Anyone who wishes to explore the core of the Mormon identity in the nineteenth century will have to come to terms with this book." -- Richard T. Hughes, author of Reviving the Ancient Faith: The Story of Churches of Christ in America

Im Buch

Ausgewählte Seiten

Inhalt

The Eschatological Background of Early Mormonism
11
Mormons as Millenarians
24
Apocalyptic Dualism in Early Mormonism
42
The Bible the Mormons and Millenarianism
58
The Book of Mormon and the Millenarian Mind
76
Moderate Millenarians
97
Apocalyptic Adversaries Mormonism Meets Millerism
112
The Millenarian Appeal of Mormonism in England
127
Mormonism Millenarianism and Modernity
139
Notes
143
Index
205
Urheberrecht

Andere Ausgaben - Alle anzeigen

Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen

Bibliografische Informationen