Visions in a Seer Stone: Joseph Smith and the Making of the Book of Mormon by Wi

Description: Visions in a Seer Stone by William L. Davis In this interdisciplinary work, William Davis examines Joseph Smiths 1829 creation of the Book of Mormon, the foundational text of the Latter-Day Saint movement. Davis examines both the fascinating cultural context for the creation of the Book of Mormon and the central role of oral culture in early nineteenth-century America. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this interdisciplinary work, William L. Davis examines Joseph Smiths 1829 creation of the Book of Mormon, the foundational text of the Latter-Day Saint movement. Positioning the text in the history of early American oratorical techniques, sermon culture, educational practices, and the passion for self-improvement, Davis elucidates both the fascinating cultural context for the creation of the Book of Mormon and the central role of oral culture in early nineteenth-century America.Drawing on performance studies, religious studies, literary culture, and the history of early American education, Davis analyzes Smiths process of oral composition. How did he produce a history spanning a period of 1,000 years, filled with hundreds of distinct characters and episodes, all cohesively tied together in an overarching narrative? Eyewitnesses claimed that Smith never looked at notes, manuscripts, or books-he simply spoke the words of this American religious epic into existence. Judging the truth of this process is not Daviss interest. Rather, he reveals a kaleidoscope of practices and styles that converged around Smiths creation, with an emphasis on the evangelical preaching styles popularized by the renowned George Whitefield and John Wesley. Author Biography William L. Davis, an independent scholar, holds a Ph.D. in theater and performance and has published in Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought; John Bunyan Studies: A Journal of Reformation and Nonconformist Culture; Leviathan: A Journal of Melville Studies; Style; Text and Performance Quarterly; and Textual Cultures. Review [An] engrossing debut. . . . Readers interested in Mormon studies or mid-19th-century American religions will be enlightened by Daviss thorough analysis.--Publishers Weekly, starred review Review Quote There is much to appreciate in Daviss volume. Visions in a Seer Stone is the most exhaustive analysis of early Americas oral culture to be found in any published treatment of early Mormonism. . . . This is a genuinely new argument, and even if the totality of [Daviss] thesis will not be fully persuasive [to] everyone, this level originality is rare and deserves engagement.-- Benjamin E. Park Details ISBN1469655667 Author William L. Davis Publisher The University of North Carolina Press Year 2020 ISBN-10 1469655667 ISBN-13 9781469655666 Format Paperback Imprint The University of North Carolina Press Subtitle Joseph Smith and the Making of the Book of Mormon Place of Publication Chapel Hill Country of Publication United States DEWEY 289.3092 Pages 272 Short Title Visions in a Seer Stone Language English DOI 10.5149/9781469655680_Davis AU Release Date 2020-05-25 NZ Release Date 2020-05-25 UK Release Date 2020-05-25 Publication Date 2020-05-30 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2020-05-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127494342;

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