Binding Earth And Heaven: Patriarchal Blessings In The Prophetic Development Of Early Mormonism

Focuses on Mormonism as a case study of how unpopular new religions may survive and even flourish in spite of unrelenting opposition. Examines early patriarchal blessings bestowed upon early converts to Mormonism from 1834-1845, and their function as a commitment mechanism for converts--Provided by publisher.

• | Author: Gary Shepherd, Gordon Shepherd
• | Publisher: Penn State University Press
• | Publication Date: Mar 15, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 184 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Religion
• | ISBN-10: 0271056347
• | ISBN-13: 9780271056340