essay

The New England origins of Mormonism

mormonism and american cultureNew York • Published In 1972 • Pages: 13-28

By: Davis, David Brion.

Abstract
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. For references cited see Hill and Allen (1972 “Selected bibliography”).
Subjects
Reviews and critiques
Comparative evidence
History
Religious beliefs
Ethnosociology
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
1660-1880
Coverage Place
eastern United States
Notes
David Brion Davis
For bibliographical references see document 95
LCCN
72082900
LCSH
Mormons