The New England origins of Mormonism
essay 1972 Davis, David Brion

MormonsNorth America > Southwest and Basin
This document examines the historical roots of Mormon beliefs and doctrines in early American religion, concluding with a review of basic Mormon theology in relation to New England Puritanism....

Some themes of counter-subversion
essay 1972 Davis, David Brion

MormonsNorth America > Southwest and Basin
The author explains the rise of the anti-Mormon movement in the second quarter of the nineteenth century, arising from popular fear of autonomous, secretive groups such as the Masons, Catholic...