Ep254: Anti-Catholic Rhetoric: How the Whitmers Influenced Joseph, The BOM and the Early Church

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by favorite recurring guest, Ganesh Cherian as we delve into the influential Whitmer family who shaped more of Mormonism than most realize.

Ganesh paints a picture of the Whitmers influence that had a great effect on Joseph during his time in their home and theorizes that the church would look very different than it does today without their religious influence.

As we explore their anti-catholic sentiment which became part of the LDS church for almost a century and a half, we also discuss the Whitmers and the Adam Clark Commentary. Could the Whitmers have influenced Joseph to use this bible commentary in The Book of Mormon itself as Kolby Townsend's new research suggests.

The Whitmer family is a rabbit hole that needs to be explored and Ganesh helps us at least scratch the surface.

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