Under the Banner of Heaven

Under the Banner of Heaven

2003 • 436 pages

Ratings202

Average rating3.9

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The history was more engaging than the modern crime aspect (which was actually the central storyline of the book). The most interesting idea is that Joseph Smith encouraged laymen in the church to receive their own personal revelations more so than in other faiths, and that contributes to the regular fracturing of Mormon sects. Not a comprehensive history, but worthwhile.

January 14, 2014