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Why Emma Denied Polygamy (Cheryl Bruno)

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What’s the reason Emma denied polygamy just before her death? Was Emma Smith bound to secrecy? Was it a trauma response? Cheryl Bruno answers that in our next conversation…

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0:00 Intro to Book Editing

7:57 Emma’s Polygamy Denials

9:37 Did Emma Agree to Partridge Sisters Polygamy

22:01 Why Emma Denied Polygamy

29:37 Emma’s Other Denials

36:24 Strongest Case for Emma’s Denials

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Cheryl Bruno looks into Emma Smith's polygamy denials and discusses reasons Emma denied polygamy.
  • Date: September 9, 2024
  • Guest: Cheryl Bruno
  • Denomination: Brighamites
  • Theology: Polygamy
  • Church History
  • Historical Mentions Emma Smith
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