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John C Bennett made allegations of non-ceremonial spiritual wifery. Did that happen? Was there a revelation for Joseph Smith to marry Fanny Alger? Does the 1835 Declaration on Marriage reference polygamy? We’ll talk about the early scandals in Nauvoo. Check out our conversation with Clair Barrus about his chapter in Secret Covenants…

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John C Bennett made polygamy allegations in Nauvoo. Some are spurious, some are not.
  • Date: July 21, 2024
  • Guest: Clair Barrus
  • Theology: Polygamy
  • Church History, Joseph Smith
  • Historical Mentions John C Bennett
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