Was Emma Licentious? Would it matter? Addressing Ugo’s DNA Critics
[paypal-donation] In this episode, we’ll discuss Ugo’s DNA critics. Of course there are critics of Dr. Perego, as well as Joseph Smith. At Wheat &
[paypal-donation] In this episode, we’ll discuss Ugo’s DNA critics. Of course there are critics of Dr. Perego, as well as Joseph Smith. At Wheat &
[paypal-donation] We’re continuing our discussion with Dr. Ugo Perego. Last year at the Mormon History Association meetings he made a lot of news when he
[paypal-donation] We’re continuing our discussion with Dr. Ugo Perego. Before we look into the question of figuring out a 150 year old paternity test, what
[paypal-donation] Joseph Smith built temples in Kirtland and Nauvoo. The LDS Church has more than 100 temples in operation now, worldwide. In our last conversation
We’re continuing our discussion with Jim Vun Cannon, a counselor in the First Presidency of the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It’s
Yes & No. There are the three Gospel Topics essays on LDS.org that deal with the topic of polygamy. It probably won’t surprise you that
[paypal-donation] The RLDS Church was founded on the claim that Joseph Smith never practiced polygamy. Even on her death bed, Emma Smith made the startling
The Temple Lot Case is one of the most important sources for polygamy documents. The RLDS Church wanted ownership of the temple lot in Independence,
One of the Gospel Topics essays on polygamy produced by the church indicates that Joseph Smith married young women, one of “who[m] was sealed to Joseph
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.