MormonTimes.com: Politics and Joseph Smith's martyrdom
Although many elements led to to Smith's martyrdom, researchers "can't discount the political element," said Susan Black, a Brigham Young University professor of church history.
"To write about the martyrdom without the political overtones — you've missed it," she said.
Black was a presenter on Friday at the Church History Symposium on John Taylor, third president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her topic was "John Taylor — His Influence on Joseph Smith's Presidential Bid."
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