Early Latter-day Saint Plural Marriage Sources

The history of early Mormon plural marriage

Early Latter-day Saint Plural Marriage: Sources, Context, and Misconceptions 1. Nature of Early Latter-day Saint Plural Marriage Sources Plural marriage in early Latter-day Saint history is challenging to reconstruct because the practice lasted 70–80 years, involved thousands of relationships, and was intentionally kept private due to persecution, legal danger, and cultural sensitivities. Surviving documents vary … Read more