An edition of Binding earth and heaven
(2012)
Binding earth and heaven
patriarchal blessings in the prophetic development of early Mormonism
by Shepherd, Gary
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"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.
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Binding earth and heaven: patriarchal blessings in the prophetic development of early Mormonism
2012, The Pennsylvania State University Press
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0271056339 9780271056333
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Table of Contents
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.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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