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Using the concept of “classical republicanism” in his analysis, Kenneth Winn argues against the common view that the Mormon religion was an exceptional phenomenon representing a countercultural ideology fundamentally subversive to American society. Rather, he maintains, both the Saints and their enemies affirmed republican principles, but in radically different ways.
Winn identifies the 1830 founding of the Mormon church as a religious protest against the pervasive disorder plaguing antebellum America, attracting people who saw the libertarianism, religious pluralism, and market capitalism of Jacksonian America as threats to the Republic. While non-Mormons shared the perception that the Union was in danger, many saw the Mormons as one of the chief threats. General fear of Joseph Smith and his followers led to verbal and physical attacks on the Saints, which reinforced the Mormons' conviction that America had descended into anarchy. By 1846, violent opposition had driven Mormons to the uninhabited Great Salt Lake Basin.
Editions of Exiles in a Land of Liberty
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- ISBN 9780807818299
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807843000
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807866351
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Using the concept of “classical republicanism” in his analysis, Kenneth Winn argues against the common view that the Mormon religion was an exceptional phenomenon representing a countercultural ideology fundamentally subversive to American society. Rather, he maintains, both the Saints and their enemies affirmed republican principles, but in radically different ways.
Winn identifies the 1830 founding of the Mormon church as a religious protest against the pervasive disorder plaguing antebellum America, attracting people who saw the libertarianism, religious pluralism, and market capitalism of Jacksonian America as threats to the Republic. While non-Mormons shared the perception that the Union was in danger, many saw the Mormons as one of the chief threats. General fear of Joseph Smith and his followers led to verbal and physical attacks on the Saints, which reinforced the Mormons' conviction that America had descended into anarchy. By 1846, violent opposition had driven Mormons to the uninhabited Great Salt Lake Basin.
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What is Exiles in a Land of Liberty about?
Using the concept of “classical republicanism” in his analysis, Kenneth Winn argues against the common view that the Mormon religion was an exceptional phenomenon representing a countercultural ideology fundamentally subversive to American society. Rather, he maintains, both the Saints and their enemies affirmed republican principles, but in radically different ways.
Winn identifies the 1830 founding of the Mormon church as a religious protest against the pervasive disorder plaguing antebellum America, attracting people who saw the libertarianism, religious pluralism, and market capitalism of Jacksonian America as threats to the Republic. While non-Mormons shared the perception that the Union was in danger, many saw the Mormons as one of the chief threats. General fear of Joseph Smith and his followers led to verbal and physical attacks on the Saints, which reinforced the Mormons' conviction that America had descended into anarchy. By 1846, violent opposition had driven Mormons to the uninhabited Great Salt Lake Basin.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Exiles in a Land of Liberty?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity
Where can I read a sample of Exiles in a Land of Liberty?
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How long is Exiles in a Land of Liberty and how many pages does it have?
Exiles in a Land of Liberty has 296 page(s)
Is Exiles in a Land of Liberty part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Studies in Religion
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Exiles in a Land of Liberty?
Kenneth H. Winn
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Exiles in a Land of Liberty is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807818299) and paperback(ISBN 9780807843000) and ebook(ISBN 9780807866351) and pdf(ISBN 9798890867605)
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