What are the Theological Justifications for Polygamy?
We know that in the Bible, many prophets practiced polygamy. However, modern Christians and Jews mostly condemn the practice. What are Joseph’s theological justifications for
We know that in the Bible, many prophets practiced polygamy. However, modern Christians and Jews mostly condemn the practice. What are Joseph’s theological justifications for
Here’s part two of our discussion about Joseph’s plural marriage to Fanny Alger. In this discussion we’ll talk about Emma Smith as well as Oliver
We’re here to talk about Joseph’s first plural wife. Dr. Brian Hales noted that this marriage likely occurred prior to the sealing power being restored.
In our third conversation with Dr. Brian Hales we’ll talk about the earliest rumors of polygamy. In 1835, the Doctrine & Covenants published a Declaration
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
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
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.