Publisher's Synopsis
Life Among the Mormons is a comprehensive account of the religious, social, and political history of the Mormon community, from its origins to the present day. Written by Samuel M. Smucker, the book offers an in-depth exploration of the beliefs and practices of the Mormon faith, as well as the social and political factors that have shaped the community over time.The book begins with an overview of the early history of the Mormon church, including the life of its founder, Joseph Smith. Smucker then delves into the central tenets of the Mormon faith, including its unique beliefs about God, Jesus Christ, and the afterlife. He also explores the role of the Book of Mormon in the faith, and the practice of polygamy among early Mormon leaders.Moving beyond the religious aspects of Mormonism, Smucker also examines the social and political history of the community. He discusses the challenges faced by early Mormon settlers as they established themselves in the western United States, and the conflicts that arose between the Mormons and their non-Mormon neighbors. He also explores the role of the Mormon church in politics, including its involvement in the fight for statehood in Utah.Throughout the book, Smucker provides a balanced and nuanced perspective on the Mormon community, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses. He draws on a wide range of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and official church documents, to offer a detailed and compelling account of life among the Mormons.Overall, Life Among the Mormons is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Mormon church and its impact on American society.The story of the Mormon religion is eloquently laid out in this text through the use of Mormon doctrines, government, and memoirs of the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith. Contents include: birth and parentage of Joseph Smith, the book of doctrines and covenants; first persecutions of the sect; establishment of the sect in Illinois; the prophet's funeral; departure of the Mormons for the Great Salt Lake Valley; Brigham Young's address to the saints throughout the world; Mormonism: its present state, social, political and religious aspects, the book of Mormon. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
