essay

The quest for religious authority and the rise of Mormonism

mormonism and american cultureNew York • Published In 1972 • Pages: 29-34

By: De Pillis, Mario S..

Abstract
This source chronicles the quest for, and development of, authority in early Mormon doctrine and in the Church, set in the broader context of the religious sectarianism of the times. For references cited see Hill and Allen (1972 “Selected bibliography”).
Subjects
Comparative evidence
History
Theological systems
Revelation and divination
Prophets and ascetics
Priesthood
Religious denominations
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
1807-1844
Coverage Place
eastern and midwestern United States
Notes
Mario S. De Pillis
For bibliographical references see document 95
LCCN
72082900
LCSH
Mormons