Leaves Of Truth: Utah And The Mormons (1909)

By John Phillips Meakin and b. Meakin, John Phillips

Book Overview

Leaves of Truth: Utah and the Mormons is a book written by John Phillips Meakin in 1909. The book is a detailed account of the history, culture, and beliefs of the Mormon community in Utah. Meakin, who was a journalist and a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, provides a critical analysis of the Mormon faith and its impact on the state of Utah. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the Mormon community. Meakin delves into the early history of the church, its founding by Joseph Smith, and its migration to Utah in the mid-1800s. He also examines the structure of the church, including its leadership, missionary work, and temple rituals. Meakin also explores the social and political climate of Utah during the early 1900s. He discusses the tensions between the Mormon community and the federal government, particularly in regards to polygamy and the practice of plural marriage. He also examines the role of women in the church and the impact of Mormonism on the education system in Utah. Overall, Leaves of Truth provides a comprehensive overview of the Mormon community in Utah during the early 1900s. Meakin's critical analysis of the church and its practices offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of the Mormon faith.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166604322
• ISBN13: 9781166604325
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"