LDS Prophet John Taylor’s 1886 Revelation Created Mormon Fundamentalism! | Ep. 2032

Shocking new breaking news!!!! Did you know that LDS Church prophet John Taylor started Mormon Fundamentalism? The LDS Church History Library just released hi-res scans of the original version of a September 27, 1886, revelation to church president John Taylor that commanded Mormons to “do the works of Abraham.” As the LDS Church was gradually winding down polygamy after 1890, a growing movement believed that polygamy was essential and could not be discarded. The revelation quietly circulated through copies, giving their position some teeth. Then, in the early 1920s, a man named Lorin Woolley began telling the other half of the story: at the time of the revelation, John Taylor had ordained him and other men with the authority to perform plural marriages and ensure “the principle” never died. What is this revelation, what does it say, and how was it used and even denied by church leaders? We are joined today by Bryan Buchanan of Benchmark Books and co-host of Sunstone History Podcast to talk about the new revelation. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:20 What John’s understand has been up to this point 00:06:34 What happened? New documents released 00:12:15 The church is attempting to be more transparent than in the past 00:14:02 Quick review of polygamy history 00:22:11 Reading the first document - Letter to John Taylor 00:34:20 John Taylor passes away in 1837 - in hiding 00:40:12 They want to become a state, but do not want to give up polygamy 00:46:45 The response from Deseret News 00:53:26 The second manifesto 00:55:00 Leaders are dishonest in the Smoot hearings 01:15:16 The Smoot hearings are a watershed moment 01:23:50 First documented case of the 1886 revelation being circulated 01:45:00 Badger receives a typed copy of these revelations 01:53:30 Why are patriarchs or stake presidents performing plural marriages? 01:58:00 Salt Lake Tribune is publishing huge lists of people who are new polygamists 02:05:20 John Taylor to John Woolley document 02:16:12 What are Lorin Woolley’s motives? 02:23:08 Around the 20s, the first full revelation is published 02:39:29 J Reuben Clark - 1923 document 03:04:18 John Taylor visited by Jesus saying polygamy is an eternal principle 03:14:03 “Truth” magazine published in 1935, and various other books 03:17:20 J Reuben Clark Statement from June of 1933 03:44:05 “Latter-day Revelation” book made available (like a condensed D&C) 04:15:00 Why Bryan finds this to be such a fascinating time in Mormon history 04:17:55 Come to Sunstone! ___________________ YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord