Early Mormon Missionary Polygamy with Native Americans? – John Turner Pt. 10 | Ep. 2048

August 8, 2025

Tune in today to hear John Turner discuss chapter 10 of his book, Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet.

This chapter will focus on the question of if Joseph Smith gave early church missionaries permission to take Native Americans as plural wives. You will also get the chance to her John Turner answer listener questions regarding the series so far.

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