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Episode 26: For the Best Good of Zion

Lisa Olsen Tait is a historian and writer for Saints. In this week’s episode Lisa explains the context of Brigham Young’s federal trial in 1871, which the judge referred to as a battle of “federal authority versus polygamic theocracy.” We also learn more about “The New Movement” started by former members of the Church.

Additional Resources

Chapter Discussed in This Episode:

• Chapter 26: For the Best Good of Zion

Associated Church History Topics:

• Antipolygamy Legislation

• Endowment House

• Godbeites

• Susa Young Gates

• Pioneer Settlements

• Temple Building

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