We continue are discussion with Dr. Brian Hales. (Part 1 is here.) He has written a comprehensive history of Joseph Smith’s Polygamy (Volume 1, Volume 2, and Volume 3.) In this episode, I’ll ask him
I’m excited to publish this interview with Dr. Brian Hales, the premier expert on Joseph Smith’s polygamy. He has written a three volume set called Joseph Smith’s Polygamy (you can get Volume 1, Volume 2, and
Dr. Brian C. Hales is a Utah-based anesthesiologist and amateur LDS historian. He received his medical degree from the University of Utah and did his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. His book, Modern Polygamy and Mormon Fundamentalism: The Generations after the Manifesto, received the “Best Book of 2007 Award” from the John Whitmer Historical Association.
Brian is a former president and member of the John Whitmer Historical Association. He has also served as the president of the Utah Medical Association. Brian was a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for fourteen years.
