Ep 91 — John C. Bennett

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Much is said and thought of John C. Bennett from Nauvoo Mormon history, but what do the documents actually say? Today we go through a brief deep dive into this fascinating figure. He became a close friend and then personal greatest enemy of Joseph Smith throughout a complicated sequence of events. Bennett is most renowned for his 1842 expose,</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The History of the Saints</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which he wrote after his abrupt removal from all church, government, and military appointments. We deal with the charge that he was providing abortions and what the implications which follow actually mean. After that we review</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Reign of Fire</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, a Christian Bale and Matthew McConaughey dragon movie with surprisingly deep interpretations. We wrap with some happy news from the Lego company to help children undergoing medical procedures.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mark your calendars! Our next Live Q&A!! is March 7th!!! 6:00 PM (MST) </span></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Interview read for patrons:</span> <a href= "https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/interview-3november-1841/1"> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/interview-3november-1841/1</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Other Bennett Sources:</span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/person/john-cook-bennett"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/person/john-cook-bennett</span></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/letter-from-john-c-bennett-15-august-1840/2"> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/letter-from-john-c-bennett-15-august-1840/2</span></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/letter-from-john-c-bennett-25-july