Alan Taylor
assistant professor of history, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts.
Rediscovering the Context of Joseph Smith’s Treasure Seeking
Articles/Essays – Volume 19, No. 4
Dialogue 19.4 (Winter1986): 18–28
Taylor identifies the history behind the Smith Family and treasure seeking. During the 19th century treasure seeking is associated with both greed, but also obtaining spirtual knowledge like in Joseph Smith’s case.
Mormon Magic: Early Mormonism and the Magic World View by D. Michael Quinn
Articles/Essays – Volume 21, No. 2