Daughters of Light
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Daughters of Light collects stories and historical examples of nineteenth-century Mormon women who exercised spiritual gifts, led Relief Society activities, and participated in public life.
Pearson drew from periodicals like the Woman's Exponent and historical records to showcase women's roles as healers, prophets, and leaders in early Latter-day Saint communities.
The book aimed to recover forgotten narratives and inspire modern Mormon women by reconnecting them with an often-overlooked heritage of female spiritual authority.
By emphasizing these precedents, Pearson argued for a richer recognition of women's contributions within church history.
The work helped fuel later feminist and historical conversations among Mormon scholars and activists.
Pearson drew from periodicals like the Woman's Exponent and historical records to showcase women's roles as healers, prophets, and leaders in early Latter-day Saint communities.
The book aimed to recover forgotten narratives and inspire modern Mormon women by reconnecting them with an often-overlooked heritage of female spiritual authority.
By emphasizing these precedents, Pearson argued for a richer recognition of women's contributions within church history.
The work helped fuel later feminist and historical conversations among Mormon scholars and activists.
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