Under the Banner of Heaven
Under the Banner of Heaven
The Intersection of Religious Extremism and Murder
About This Book
Published in 2003, Under the Banner of Heaven examines modern Mormon fundamentalism by investigating a shocking double homicide. The religious fanaticism of the Lafferty brothers opens a window into fundamental beliefs such as receiving messages from God, plural marriage, violent retribution for sin, and Mormons' understanding of themselves as God's elect people.
Who Should Read This?
- Readers fascinated by Mormon religious practices and beliefs
- Those seeking to comprehend religious extremism in America
- Students of American historical and cultural development
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