LDS Discussions - Mormon Truth Claims Examined

28: The Happiness Letter (Joseph Smith's Proposition to Nancy Rigdon)

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In part 5 of our 6-part series on polygamy within the LDS Discussions project, we discuss "The Happiness Letter," which was the letter Joseph Smith wrote to Nancy Rigdon to try to convince her to become one of his plural wives.

Special Guest: Nemo the Mormon

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    • LDS Discussion Essay on the Happiness Letter

    Episode Show Notes

    LDS Discussions 6-Part Series on Polygamy:

    • Part 1: An Introduction to Mormon Polygamy - 24
    • Part 2: D&C 132 – Joseph Smith’s Polygamy “Revelation” - 25
    • Part 3: Joseph Smith’s Plural Marriage Proposals Pt 1 – 26
    • Part 4: Joseph Smith’s Plural Marriage Proposals Pt 2 – 27
    • Part 6: Polygamy Apologetics, Spiritual Wifery, etc – 29

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