Mormonism and Violence: The Battles of Zion

ISBN-13: 9781108706285 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 75 str.

Patrick Q. Mason

Opis

The book critically assesses the relationship of Mormonism and violence. Pays special attention to violence in the Book of Mormon.

Spis treści

1. 'Wars and contentions': violence in the Book of Mormon; 2. 'All are mob' – violence in early Mormonism; 3. 'Unsheathe the sword' – violence in pioneer Utah; 4. 'We believe in being subject' – modernization and state violence; Epilogue – toward peace.