Kirtland Banking Crisis (Part 2): Why it Failed
In my studies of the Kirtland Banking Scandal, I’ve blamed the bank’s collapse on simple ignorance. Joseph Smith was a prophet, but didn’t know how
In my studies of the Kirtland Banking Scandal, I’ve blamed the bank’s collapse on simple ignorance. Joseph Smith was a prophet, but didn’t know how
The year 1837 was one of the most turbulent periods in all of Mormon history. It was the year the Kirtland Bank collapsed. Many, including
Baptism for the dead is one of the most unique things Mormons do in all of Christianity. What were the events that led Joseph to
The vision of Elijah is one of the most important Church history events in all of the Doctrine & Covenants. It’s the vision where Elijah
In today’s conversation we’ll talk to BYU Church History Professor Dr. Richard Bennett. We’ll talk about the vision of Elijah. Did you know it took
I’d like to thank everyone who listens to our podcast on your phone or iPod, or however you listen to us. For those of you
Mormons often refer to the temple as the “University of the Lord.” In Doctrine and Covenants 88:119, it says the temple is to be a
This is not your typical polygamy conversation. How did polygamy get started in the LDS Church? Dr. Mark Staker has a very interesting theory: he
It may be surprising to many to discover that a man known in Mormon journals as Black Pete served a mission for the LDS Church
Rick Bennett is the friendly, independent historian at the heart of Gospel Tangents LDS Podcast: The Best Source for Mormon History, Science, and Theology. When he isn't interviewing Mormon scholars, prophets, and others, he is teaching math and statistics at Utah Valley University. He also freelances as a research biostatistician in the fields of Dermatology and Traumatic Brian Injuries, as well as in the network television/cable T.V. industries as a sports statistician. Rick holds a Master of Statistics Degree from the University of Utah.