Blood Atonement and the Origin of Plural Marriage: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

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Blood Atonement and the Origin of Plural Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is a book written by Elder Joseph F. Smith Jr. that explores the controversial practices of the Mormon church, specifically the practice of plural marriage and the concept of blood atonement. The book delves into the history of the church and the beliefs and teachings that led to the adoption of these practices. It also examines the social and cultural context in which these practices emerged and the impact they had on the church and its members. The book provides a detailed analysis of the theological and doctrinal justifications for these practices and their role in the development of the church. It is a comprehensive and scholarly work that sheds light on a complex and often misunderstood aspect of Mormon history and theology.1905. This pamphlet contains a discussion from correspondence between Elder Joseph F. Smith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Mr. Richard C. Evans, second counselor in the Presidency of the Reorganized Church. A conclusive refutation of the false charges persistently made by ministers of the Reorganized Church against the Latter-day Saints and their belief. Also a supplement containing a number of affidavits and other matters bearing on the subjects. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.