Mormon Stories # 042 and 043: Understanding Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Parts 1 & 2: Polygamy in the Early LDS Church and the Rise of Mormon Fundamentalism

January 16, 2007
By John Dehlin

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In part 1 of this 5 part interview, Anne B. Wilde (Independent Mormon Fundamentalist, polygamist, and founder of Principle Voices) discusses the early practice of polygamy within the LDS Church.

In part 2, Anne discusses the rise of Mormon Fundamentalism after the LDS Church decided to stop teaching plural marriage as an official church doctrine. She also discusses the schism within Mormon Fundamentalism, resulting in the various sects that exist today, in the 21st century.

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6 Responses to Mormon Stories # 042 and 043: Understanding Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Parts 1 & 2: Polygamy in the Early LDS Church and the Rise of Mormon Fundamentalism

  1. Ronan on January 17, 2007 at 4:51 am

    Remarkable interview, John. Well done.

  2. John Dehlin on January 17, 2007 at 10:06 am

    Thanks, Ronan. The next 3 are even better (I feel). Stay tuned!!!

  3. Hyrum on January 17, 2007 at 10:27 am

    ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE.
    This format is revolutionary and John’s work is superb.

  4. Bored in Vernal on January 17, 2007 at 1:29 pm

    Enjoyed listening to this…
    I think the book she mentioned by Ogden Kraut, “Jesus was Married” was the one I read years and years ago at BYU (1981, 1982?). Since I read the book I’ve always believed in the possibility that he was married. The book made some very good points. I wonder if it’s still available??

  5. John Dehlin on January 17, 2007 at 2:45 pm

    I’m sure that Anne could get you a copy.

    Let me know if you’re interested, and I’ll get you in contact w/ her.

  6. Bored in Vernal on January 18, 2007 at 10:46 am

    Thanks John, but I found it on the net…did you know you can get it for anywhere from $6 to $125 (for a 1st ed.)? Or, you can read it here.
    It is the one I remembered. Cool stuff.