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Mormons in 19th Century America

George Mason University religious studies professor and author John Turner talked about how the Book of Mormon compares to other religious t… read more

George Mason University religious studies professor and author John Turner talked about how the Book of Mormon compares to other religious texts and how early Mormons, under the leadership of Joseph Smith, attempted to create a “new Zion” in the American West during the 1830s. This class is from a course titled “The Human Religious Experience.” close

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Mormons in 19th Century America

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Program ID:
322300-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
Jan 17, 2015 | 7:59pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Jan 26, 2015 | 4:00am EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Jan 17, 2015 | 7:59pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 17, 2015 | 11:59pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 25, 2015 | 12:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 26, 2015 | 4:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
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