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English
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The Geographical Analysis of Mormon Temple Sites in Utah
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Provo, UT
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Brigham Young University
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Master's thesis
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The first eight temple sites in Utah were studied to determine important geographical characteristics of each, and to test the hypothesis that Mormon temple sites conform to definitions of sacred space. President Brigham Young of the Church greatly influenced the selection of the first four temple sites, and the construction of each until his death in 1877. Claimed revelation from God to Young and other leaders and members of the Church, was evident concerning the temple sites. The later four temple sites of the twentieth century were approved by the First Presidency of the Church, but local Church leaders and members were involved more in the site selection and construction process than nineteenth century temple sites.
The hypothesis was proven correct, by comparing sacred space definitions of various authors, with teachings and practices of the Church concerning its temple sites. In all comparisons, Mormon temple sites met the stated criteria of sacred space.
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Atlas of Utah
Brigham Young's Dixie of the Desert : Exploration and Settlement
History of the Jordan Area "Riverton"
'I Was Called to Dixie' : The Virgin River Basin : Unique Experiences in Mormon Pioneering
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Mormon Doctrine
Outline History of Utah and the Mormons
Pilgrimage in the Mormon Church
Temples of the Most High
Temple Square : Crown Jewel of the Mormons
The Early Temples of the Mormons : The Architecture of the Millennial Kingdom in the American West
The Founding of Utah
The House of the Lord : A Study of Holy Sanctuaries Ancient and Modern
The Mormon Culture Region : Strategies and Patterns in the Geography of the American West, 1847-1964
The Mormons
The Mormon Village : A Pattern and Technique of Land Settlement
The Perception of Sacred Space : The Case of Utah and Other Sacred Places in Mormondom
The Restored Church
The State of Deseret
Under Dixie Sun : A History of Washington County
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Utah : A Centennial History
Utah As It Is, with a Comprehensive Statement of Utah As It Was
Utah in Her Western Setting
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