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The Prophet Puzzle: Suggestions Leading toward a More Comprehensive Interpretation of Joseph Smith
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The Prophet Puzzle: Interpretive Essays on Joseph Smith
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Signature Books
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25-48
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"A continuing effort must be made to solve the mystery of Mormonism by coming to understand the enigma at its core. The image that now exists is fragmented and incomplete. The perspective must be lengthened through a consideration of the prophet in the context of the social, political, economic, and theological milieu from which he came; the range of resources must be expanded to utilize the information and the insight that can be found in the Mormon canon; and the entire project must be approached with an open mind, a generous spirit, and a determination to follow the evidence that appeals to reason from whatever source it comes, wherever it leads. Only then will the outcome be a picture of the prophet and an account of the foundations of the Mormon faith which will be convincing to both tough minds, which demand empirical facts, and tender minds, comfortable in the presence of leaps of faith. What follows here are some suggestions leading in that direction." [Abstract from chapter]
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Awakenings in the Burned-Over District : New Light on the Historical Setting of the First Vision
Brodie Revisited : A Reappraisal
Circumstantial Confirmation of the First Vision Through Reminiscences
From Satyr to Saint : American Attitudes Toward the Mormons, 1860-1960
History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Period I : History of Joseph Smith, the Prophet, by Himself
History of the Prophet Joseph Smith by His Mother Lucy Smith
How Authentic Are Mormon Historic Sites in Vermont and New York?
Is There No Help For the Widow's Son?
James Gordon Bennett's 1831 Report on 'The Mormonites'
Joseph Smith and the 1826 Trial : New Evidence and New Difficulties
Joseph Smith's First Vision : The First Vision in its Historical Context
Joseph Smith's New York Reputation Reappraised
Mormonism and American Culture : Some Tentative Hypotheses
Mormon Origins in New York : An Introductory Analysis
Murder of an American Prophet : Events and Prejudices Surrounding the Killing of Joseph and Hyrum Smith; Carthage, Illinois, June 27, 1844. Materials for Analysis
New Light on Mormon Origins From the Palmyra Revival
No Man Knows My History : The Life of Joseph Smith, the Mormon Prophet
Quest for Empire : The Political Kingdom of God and the Council of Fifty in Mormon History
Reverend George Lane--Good 'Gifts,' Much 'Grace,' and Marked 'Usefulness'
The Anthon Transcript : People, Primary Sources, and Problems
The Church in New York and Pennsylvania
The Colesville Branch and the Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon
The Dogberry Papers and the Book of Mormon
The Early Accounts of Joseph Smith's First Vision
The First Vision Story Revived
The Mormons
The Original Book of Mormon Manuscript
The Quest for Religious Authority and the Rise of Mormonism
The Restoration Movement : Essays in Mormon History
The Shaping of the Mormon Mind in New England and New York
The Significance of Joseph Smith's 'First Vision' In Mormon Thought
The Theological Foundations of the Mormon Religion
The Writing of Joseph Smith's History
Where Were the Moroni Visits?