The Missouri Persecutions

B. H. Roberts an important figure in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and a noted historian and scholar wrote The Missouri Persecutions as a historical study. This book details the persecution and sufferings endured by early Mormon pioneers in Missouri during the 1830s and early 1840s chronicling a sad chapter in the history of the LDS Church. Roberts goes into great detail on the events that led up to the Missouri persecutions the factors which contributed to religious tension and the bloody fights that ensued. He talks about the rise of anti-Mormon feeling political squabbles and the social and religious differences that drove anti-Mormon prejudice. The book also emphasizes the Mormon pioneers fight and determination in the face of mob violence forced expulsions and property loss. Roberts digs into the fundamental legal and constitutional concerns that developed at this time as the Mormons sought vengeance for the abuses they observed. Some stories are violent and strange while others creep up on you and slowly imbibe you in. This edition of The Missouri Persecutions is both current and understandable with an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset copy. Read more Continue reading Read less