Hagar and the Angel - polygamy Abraham Sarah

Monogamy vs. Polygamy

  • Polygamy scriptures vs. monogamy scriptures – A list of all scriptural teachings found instructing either in favor of or against polygamy or monogamy, highlighted accordingly and divided by type.
  • Polygamists vs. monogamists in the scriptures – A list of monogamists and polygamists according to scriptural accounts, organized chronologically, highlighted accordingly and divided by type.
  • Polygamy timeline – A comprehensive overview of all significant events leading up to, during and following the polygamy scandal of the Mormon church, organized chronologically and highlighted accordingly.
  • Polygamy quotes – A categorization of published and spoken polygamy quotes and monogamy quotes from the restoration period. List is organized chronologically and highlighted accordingly. Credibility indicators are added based on latency, proximity, percentage of recollections claimed as verbatim memories as well as handwriting analyses.
  • Reactions to polygamy – A categorization of published and spoken quotes from participants in polygamy, expressing their like or dislike of the marriage model. Sources are chronological within their categorized columns.
  • Origins of LDS polygamy – Excerpts from the first written LDS historical records regarding the practices of spiritual wifery and polygamy: Samuel Smith & Orson Hyde’s mission journals in New England in 1832. This page organizes their relevant journal entries and shows the initial Cochranite connection to polygamy, the conversion of many Cochranites and the gathering efforts of these converts to Kirtland.