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− | This claim | + | This claim was originally made by critic Fawn Brodie in her book ''No Man Knows My History: The Life of Joseph Smith ''. . Brodie's claim oversimplifies a great deal. Charles Dickens described LDS immigrants as "the pick and flower of England." Immigration was also not a matter of instant financial benefits. |
For example, on the ship ''Amazon'' which sailed in 1863 | For example, on the ship ''Amazon'' which sailed in 1863 |
Did early Mormon missionaries to England take advantage of "intolerable social and economic conditions" in order to gain converts?
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Some immigrants doubtless were attracted by opportunities in America. But, significant financial hardships were required even to immigrate. Some Latter-day Saints (e.g., John Benbow) left considerable property and very comfortable circumstances in England. As is typical, Brodie oversimplifies a complex issue, and it is not surprising that the effect is to make church missionaries look exploitative. She apparently wishes to down play the spiritual attraction of the message preached by LDS missionaries.
This claim was originally made by critic Fawn Brodie in her book No Man Knows My History: The Life of Joseph Smith . . Brodie's claim oversimplifies a great deal. Charles Dickens described LDS immigrants as "the pick and flower of England." Immigration was also not a matter of instant financial benefits.
For example, on the ship Amazon which sailed in 1863
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