John Hamer
historian of the Latter-day Saint movement and a Seventy in the Community of Christ
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Nov 16, 2018 • 1h 10min
1009: Folk Magic, Joseph Smith, and Mormon Origins with John Hamer Pt. 2
John Hamer, a historian of the Latter-day Saint movement, discusses Mormon origins. The podcast explores the Smith family's folk magic background, Joseph Smith's involvement in money digging, beliefs on treasure seeking, and the influence of the myth of the mound builders on the Book of Mormon narrative. It also delves into Joseph Smith's evolving beliefs, religious context, and teases an interesting Mormon story.
Nov 16, 2018 • 1h 9min
1008: Folk Magic, Joseph Smith, and Mormon Origins with John Hamer Pt. 1
Join historian John Hamer as he discusses the Smith family's folk magic background and its influence on Mormon Origins. Explore topics including treasure digging, envisioning, and the belief in folk magic's impact on the Book of Mormon.
