Joseph Smith’s Polygamy, Volume 2: History

by Brian C. Hales “A solid contribution to the historical and theological literature relating to Joseph Smith's life.” — BYU Studies “This set will prove to be the standard to turn to in researching Mormon polygamy.” — Association for Mormon Letters “A serious piece of scholarship that enlightens neglected areas of of Mormon past.” — International Journal of Mormon Studies   Available in ebook on Kindle, Nook, Apple, Google Play, and Kobo. Also available through Amazon and Deseret Book. Book Description: Few American religious figures have stirred more passion among adherents and antagonists than Joseph Smith. Born in 1805 and silenced thirty-nine years later by assassins’ bullets, he dictated more than one-hundred revelations, published books of new scripture, built a temple, organized several new cities, and became the proclaimed prophet to tens of thousands during his abbreviated life.      Among his many novel teachings and practices, none is more controversial than