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The Millenarian World of Early Mormonism

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The most detailed study yet of early Mormon thought about the "end

times," The Millenarian World of Early Mormonism shows how

early LDS interpretation of the Bible and the Book of Mormon affected,

and was affected by, Mormon millennial doctrines. Grant Underwood provides

the first comprehensive linkage of the history of early Mormonism and

millennial thought, reassessing Mormonism's relationship to the dominant

culture and placing Mormon millennial thought in the broader context of

Judeo-Christian ideas about the end of the world.

"A model of first-rate scholarship and balanced interpretation;

it has much to say not only to those interested in Mormon history but

also to anyone seeking to understand the role of millenarian ideas in

the American experience." — Michael Barkun, Journal of American

History

"No serious student of early Mormon history should fail to read

this book." — L. B. Tipson, Choice

"A signal contribution to Mormon studies. Anyone who wishes to explore

the core of the Mormon identity in the nineteenth century will have to

come to terms with this book." — Richard T. Hughes, author of Reviving

the Ancient Faith: The Story of Churches of Christ in America