Item Detail
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30584
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1
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English
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Publications
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Encyclopedia of Mormonism, v. 3
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New York, NY
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Macmillan
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1173-1174
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"From its inception in 1830, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been a diverse and prolific publisher of the printed word. The varied publications have included scriptures, doctrinal treatises, missionary tracts, newspapers, magazines, histories, accounts of persecutions and petitions for redress, proclamations and warnings to the world, hymnals and books of poetry, and replies to anti-Mormon attacks. While the history of the Mormon press is unique, it does fit into the context of American religious printing in general. The period from 1800 to 1865 saw the printing of religious literature in America reach a high point-the result of the Second Great Awakening and the activities of various interdenominational Bible and tract societies. It was in this environment of vigorous printing activity that the Church emerged and grew." [author]