Summary - Under The Banner Of Heaven - Based On The Book By Jon Krakauer

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SUMMARY 
  
UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY JON KRAKAUER 
  
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY 
  
CONTENT 
The Lafferty Family and the Murders 
The Origins of Mormonism 
The Mormon Exodus and Early Conflicts 
Joseph Smith's Charisma and the Principle of Plural Marriage 
Dissent and the Martyrdom of Joseph Smith 
Brigham Young and the Trek West 
The Mountain Meadows Massacre 
Aftermath of the Massacre and the Scapegoating of John D. Lee 
Mormon Fundamentalism and the Lafferty Brothers 
General Analysis 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
In "Under the Banner of Heaven" by Jon Krakauer, the narrative explores the disturbing intersection of faith and violence through the story of the Lafferty brothers. The book delves into the history of Mormonism, particularly its fundamentalist offshoots, to understand the brothers' descent into religious extremism. It examines how a strict adherence to religious texts, combined with personal revelations, can lead to brutal acts. The narrative parallels the Lafferty's actions with historical events such as the Mountain Meadows Massacre, illustrating a recurring pattern of violence justified by religious belief. The book poses questions about the nature of faith, literalism, and the fine line between religious conviction and delusion.

Duração: 20 minutos (00:20:25)
Data de publicação: 02/02/2025; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —