The Latter Day Saints (Classic Reprint)

Ruth Kauffman, Reginald Wright Kauffman

ISBN 10: 1331114500 / ISBN 13: 9781331114505

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book examines the origins and development of the Mormon Church, tracing its roots in the religious and social climate of early 19th-century America. The author explores the fascinating story of Joseph Smith, the church's founder, and the controversial discovery of 'The Book of Mormon' which shaped the faith's unique beliefs. The book delves into the church's early struggles, persecutions, and eventual rise to prominence, shedding light on its complex history and its enduring legacy as a major world religion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Latter Day Saints (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331114500
• ISBN 13: 9781331114505
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religions

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Synopsis

This study analyzes how economic forces shaped the rise and life of the Mormon movement.

The Latter Day Saints: A Study of the Mormons in the Light of Economic Conditions investigates how economic change helped form Mormon institutions, beliefs, and practices. It frames the story in a broader U.S. context, linking labor needs, capital, migration, and policy to the church’s growth and its social structure. The work draws on historical materials to explore how ideas about property, work, and family intertwined with faith in Utah and beyond.

• How economic conditions influenced church organization, community life, and population growth.
• The role of labor, capital, and gender in Mormon society and family life.
• Interactions between church leadership, politics, and state power in Utah and the United States.
• Key figures, events, and the region’s development as it related to broader American history.

Ideal for readers of American history, religious studies, and social science who seek a clear, document‑based look at Mormonism through an economic lens.