Mormon Stories Podcast — Traitor in the First Presidency - John Turner Pt. 38 | Ep. 2137

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Traitor in the First Presidency - John Turner Pt. 38 | Ep. 2137

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In Part 38 with historian John Turner we dive into his latest book Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet. In this episode, we focus on Chapter 29, “Cool as a Cucumber,” unpacking the turbulent years of 1843-1844 –arguably the beginning of the end for Joseph Smith. We explore mounting legal pressure,…

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