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Book review: Fascinating look at LDS history
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I thought Mormons believed that what was in Doctrine and Covenants came from God, not Joseph Smith? Nobody would write "In the Ten Commandments Moses condemns those who lie." Such a statement would be offensive to anyone who believes Moses was a prophet and received the Ten Commandments from God.
Quinn�s essay in the book is mixed. I seems clear that Quinn is from the old school of opinions about McLellin. William Russell and John Charles Duffy�s essays are probably a more informed and take into account new evidences that Quinn and Richard Howard may not have considered.
It is true that Quinn is a fine historian. Poor form for the apologist�s play-on-words earlier in this thread. Unarguably, Quinn�s books have had a deep and lasting impact on Mormon studies. I feel bad for those who haven't read much of his works. But im my experience, the best way to hide things from Mormons is to publish it.
In the end, the church of McLellin�s day was far different than even ten years later. This book appears to help us get a snapshot of Kirtland, Ohio Mormonism. Good and bad. Good luck finding a copy.
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