Binding earth and heaven patriarchal blessings in the prophetic development of early Mormonism Shepherd, Gary 1943- creator author. Shepherd, Gordon 1943- author. text bibliography Electronic books. pau University Park, Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania State University Press c2012 2012 monographic eng
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1 online resource (xiii, 169 p.) "Focuses on Mormonism as a case study of how unpopular new religions may survive and even flourish in spite of unrelenting opposition. Examines early patriarchal blessings bestowed upon early converts to Mormonism from 1834-1845, and their function as a commitment mechanism for converts"--Provided by publisher. The commitment and doctrinal functions of early Mormon patriarchal blessings -- Unity and conflict in early Mormon history -- The office and calling of the Church patriarch -- The problems and promise of patriarchal blessings as historical artifacts -- Patriarchal blessing themes, 1834/1845 -- Gender differences in early patriarchal blessings -- Latter-day Saint patriarchal blessings yesterday and today -- Appendix A: examples of oracular versus inspirational modes of prophetic rhetoric -- Appendix B: blessings randomly sampled from Marquardt's Early patriarchal blessings -- Appendix C: thematic word index for patriarchal blessings. Gary Shepherd and Gordon Shepherd. Includes bibliographical references (p. [153]-162) and index. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints History 19th century Patriarchal blessings (Mormon Church) Mormon Church History 19th century RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / Worship & Liturgy RELIGION / Institutions & Organizations BX8643.P36 S54 2012eb 264/.09332013 Binding earth and heaven Shepherd, Gary, 1943- author. University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, c2012 (DLC) 2012020544 (OCoLC)794272320 9780271060408 (electronic bk.) 0271060409 (electronic bk.) http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=507218 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=507218 N$T 130102 20200709055653.0 ocn823169990