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Welcome to the channel! I’m Dr. Benjamin Park—historian, author, and unapologetic history geek. Also the current President of the Mormon History Association and yes, I have a seer stone 🔮 If you're tired of hearing that everything is unprecedented or nothing like this has ever happened before in our historical timeline, you're in the right place. This channel dives into the complex (and fascinating) intersections of American religion, politics, and culture. I bring history out of the ivory tower, making it relevant, accessible, and even a little fun. Expect weekly deep dives, quick takes on current events, book recommendations, and sharp insights from the past to help us understand our present. From Mormon history to the abolitionist movement and beyond, let’s unpack how we got here and where we might be going. Subscribe and geek out with me on the power of the past. Views expressed on this page reflect those of the presenter and not necessarily his employer.
American Zion: A New History of Mormonism
American Zion: A New History of Mormonism
Winner of the Philip Schaff Prize (for best book on the history of Christianity by a North American scholar)<br /> <em>New Yorker</em> — 'Best Books of 2024'<br /><br /> The first major history of Mormonism in a decade, drawing on newly available sources to reveal a profoundly divided faith that has nevertheless shaped the nation., American Zion, A New History of Mormonism, Benjamin E Park, 9781631498657
Kingdom of Nauvoo: The Rise and Fall of a Religious Empire on the American Frontier
Kingdom of Nauvoo: The Rise and Fall of a Religious Empire on the American Frontier
Best Book Award • Mormon History Association<br /> A brilliant young historian excavates the brief life of a lost Mormon city, uncovering a “grand, underappreciated saga in American history” (<em>Wall Street Journal</em>)., Kingdom of Nauvoo, The Rise and Fall of a Religious Empire on the American Frontier, Benjamin E Park, 9781324091103
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Benjamin Park (@benjaminepark) | TikTok
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Historian, professor, author. Author/editor of 5 books, including AMERICAN ZION: A NEW HISTORY OF MORMONISM. views = my own https://linktr.ee/benjaminepark
Essay on the Newly Available John Taylor Polygamy Revelation
Essay on the Newly Available John Taylor Polygamy Revelation
(RNS) — After denying that the 1886 pro-polygamy 'Taylor revelation' existed, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints quietly published it on Saturday.
SLT Essay: The End of the "Golden Age" of Mormon Studies
SLT Essay: The End of the "Golden Age" of Mormon Studies
Historian Benjamin Park notes increasing tensions in the field of Mormon studies between scholars and the institutional church.
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Essay on Russell Nelson's Billion Dollar Gamble
Essay on Russell Nelson's Billion Dollar Gamble
Historian Ben Park explores the expansive and expensive temple building underway by President Russell M. Nelson and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He points to the effort as a way to keep adult members engaged and "active" in the faith.
Lecture on Mormonism and the Paradox of Christian Nationalism
Lecture on Mormonism and the Paradox of Christian Nationalism
Benjamin ParkAssociate Professor of HistorySam Houston State UniversityFollow us on social media:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/uvuethics/Facebook:https...
When Ezra Taft Benson nearly became George Wallace’s running mate (Excerpt from American Zion)
When Ezra Taft Benson nearly became George Wallace’s running mate (Excerpt from American Zion)
Historian Ben Park talks about a little-known occurrence in Mormon history when apostle nearly became George Wallace's running mate in the 1968 presidential election, but church President David O. McKay ultimately said no.
WSJ article on the Mormon Diaspora
WSJ article on the Mormon Diaspora
My essay on Tim Ballard, Modern Mormonism, and Far Right Conservatism
My essay on Tim Ballard, Modern Mormonism, and Far Right Conservatism
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is conservative. But maybe not like this.
"Mormon Land" podcast interview on Tim Ballard
"Mormon Land" podcast interview on Tim Ballard
My essay for TIME on the 200th anniversary of the Moroni story
My essay for TIME on the 200th anniversary of the Moroni story
The rise of Mormonism reveals as much about America as it does about its most famous homegrown religion.
My Essay in The Conversation on the September Six
My Essay in The Conversation on the September Six
Many faiths face conflicts over dissent and institutional control. In Latter-day Saints history, the episode around the ‘September Six’ is particularly memorable.
Dialogue Roundtable on the September Six
Dialogue Roundtable on the September Six
As part of the anniversary of the September Six, Dialogue proudly presents a roundtable on the September Six in the Fall 2023 Issue featuring Jana Riess, Patrick Mason, Kristine Haglund, Benjamin Park and Amanda Hendrix-Komoto. Also find “A People’s HIstory of Book of Mormon Archeology: Excavating the Role of ‘Folk’ Practitioners in the Emergence of a Field” by Christopher Smith as well as “Free Forever to Act for Themselves”: Howard Thurman and Latter-day Saint Agency” by Kristen Blair. And find amazing Personal Essays, gorgeous poetry, some fascinating reviews and a lovely sermon. Also don’t miss our additional feature: The September Six, Thirty Years On: A Limited Podcast Series And purchase individual issues here.
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