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Mentioned in 15 episodes
Rough Stone Rolling
A Biography of Joseph Smith
Book • 2023
Richard Lyman Bushman's "Rough Stone Rolling" offers a detailed and insightful biography of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The book delves into Smith's life, exploring his religious experiences, his leadership of the early church, and the controversies surrounding his life and teachings.
Bushman presents a balanced and nuanced portrayal of Smith, acknowledging both his strengths and weaknesses.
The book is considered a significant contribution to the historical understanding of Mormonism and its founder.
It challenges traditional narratives and encourages critical engagement with the historical record.
Bushman's work has been praised for its scholarly rigor and its accessibility to a broad audience.
The book delves into Smith's life, exploring his religious experiences, his leadership of the early church, and the controversies surrounding his life and teachings.
Bushman presents a balanced and nuanced portrayal of Smith, acknowledging both his strengths and weaknesses.
The book is considered a significant contribution to the historical understanding of Mormonism and its founder.
It challenges traditional narratives and encourages critical engagement with the historical record.
Bushman's work has been praised for its scholarly rigor and its accessibility to a broad audience.
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Isaac Hess
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Mentioned in reference to Richard Bushman as LDS Church's best faithful Joseph Smith scholar.
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John DeLynn
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The Joseph Smith Podcast: Family, Faith, & Folklore - Dr. John Turner Pt. 1 | Ep. 2023
Mentioned by John Turner in reference to a portrait of Joseph Smith on its cover.
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Book of Abraham & "God Making" in Nauvoo - John Turner Pt. 28 | Ep. 2104
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McArthur Krishna
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Changemakers - A Conversation with McArthur Krishna and Anne Pimentel
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John Dillon
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Joseph Smith's First Year of Polygamy in Nauvoo - John Turner Pt. 27 | Ep. 2102
Mentioned by Betty in an email, contrasting Bushman's thorough historical approach with a biased author.
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