Person Interviewed: Christopher Smith

Polygamy

Joseph Smith’s Plural Marriage Proposals

Have you studied, Joseph Smith’s plural marriage proposals? Dr Christopher Smith finds many commonalities between Emma’s marriage proposal and other wives of Joseph Smith, including the secrecy of the proposal. What else is there in

November 24, 2024 No Comments

Was Joseph Smith's sealing to Fanny Alger and adoptive, rather than marriage sealing? Dr Christopher Smith and Don Bradley have come up with an amazing thesis that re-writes the polygamy origin story.

Polygamy

989: New Interpretation for Fanny Alger “Affair/Scrape” (Chris Smith 1 of 2)

Was Joseph Smith’s sealing to Fanny Alger and adoptive, rather than marriage sealing? Dr Christopher Smith and Don Bradley have come up with an amazing thesis that re-writes the polygamy origin story. Check out our

November 21, 2024 No Comments

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Rick Bennett, Host of Gospel Tangents

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.