Keywords
plural marriage, plural wives, Eliza R. Snow, Joseph Smith
Abstract
When Eliza R. Snow agreed to become one of Joseph Smith’s plural wives, she feared she would never be looked upon as a decent woman. Nevertheless, she accepted Joseph Smith’s proposal and eventually became a strong advocate of the practice. Reading about her understanding of plural marriage and the many testimonies of others who practiced it, I have realized that plural marriage teaches us much about humility, keeping God’s commandments, and following His prophets. In nineteenth-century America, it provided a way for women and men to set aside self and embark on a soul-refining journey filled with trials and obstacles that parallel many of the trials and obstacles of our day.
Recommended Citation
Russell, Julie A.
(2022)
"Plural Marriage: Beauty for Ashes,"
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship: Vol. 52, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/interpreter/vol52/iss1/6
