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Early Mormon communitarianism

mormonism and american cultureNew York • Published In 1972 • Pages: 37-58

By: Arrington, Leonard J..

Abstract
This work discusses attempts by the first Mormons to build a religious community based on the leveling and communitarian principles of consecration and stewardship, as originally revealed to Joseph Smith. All property was deeded to the Church in exchange for a grant based on the needs of each family. Such property became consecrated, deemed God's possessions, including surplus that was redistributed according to need. The author reveals the difficulties in implementing the policy, and reasons for its eventual abandonment in 1838 when the community was forced to move for a third time, to Illinois. For references cited see Hill and Allen (1972 “Selected bibliography”).
Subjects
Comparative evidence
History
Cultural goals
Property system
Real property
Cooperative organization
Revelation and divination
Congregations
culture
Mormons
HRAF PubDate
2018
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Types
Historian
Indigenous Person
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin; Martin Malone; 1978. Ian Skoggard; 2012
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
1831-1841
Coverage Place
Ohio, Missouri and Illinios, United States
Notes
Leonard J. Arrington
For bibliographical references see document 95
LCCN
72082900
LCSH
Mormons