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American Crucifixion: The Murder of Joseph Smith and the Fate of the Mormon Church
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The author does a great job of delivering the facts and telling an unbiased narrative of the early Latter-day Saints (LDS) church and the events leading to the death (or martyrdom) of (the first Prophet, seer, and revelator) Joseph Smith. At the end of his life, he was being held in Carthage Jail in Illinois. He and his brother Hyrum came to their tragic end when a mob stormed the jail, shot, and killed them both on June, 27 1844.
I have read a lot about the LDS faith and I learned quite a few new things as they relate to the historical context of the church. Overall this was a great read. It was well-researched and fact driven giving you history in conjunction with some LDS doctrine and beliefs. I definitely recommend this book as a starting point if curious about the LDS church or have questions/doubts. You will definitely learn some things. Thanks!
I have read a lot about the LDS faith and I learned quite a few new things as they relate to the historical context of the church. Overall this was a great read. It was well-researched and fact driven giving you history in conjunction with some LDS doctrine and beliefs. I definitely recommend this book as a starting point if curious about the LDS church or have questions/doubts. You will definitely learn some things. Thanks!
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Great review, Brett!
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Matt wrote: "Great review, Brett!"Thanks, Matt!
I definitely want to read this!
Brandon wrote: "I definitely want to read this!"Yeah it was a neat read!
Thanks for the great review, Brett. I put this on my list!
Joe wrote: "Thanks for the great review, Brett. I put this on my list!"Thanks for the kind words, Joe!!
Hi Brett, thanks for the review. Is this book relatively neutral on its standpoint regarding the LDS faith? Thanks!
Seth wrote: "Hi Brett, thanks for the review. Is this book relatively neutral on its standpoint regarding the LDS faith? Thanks!"Thanks, Seth! Yes, it stays neutral and unbiased. It focuses mostly on the history Joseph Smith, of the Church and the after effects of Joseph Smith's death (the splinter into different branches- Reform LDS, FLDS). The author comes off unbiased and presenting the facts.
Brett wrote: "Seth wrote: "Hi Brett, thanks for the review. Is this book relatively neutral on its standpoint regarding the LDS faith? Thanks!"Thanks, Seth! Yes, it stays neutral and unbiased. It focuses mostl..."
Thanks very much Brett. I will keep this one on the list!
Seth wrote: "Brett wrote: "Seth wrote: "Hi Brett, thanks for the review. Is this book relatively neutral on its standpoint regarding the LDS faith? Thanks!"Thanks, Seth! Yes, it stays neutral and unbiased. It..."
Not a problem, Seth. It's a worthy read for sure.
