The Women of Mormondom

by Edward W. Tullidge

Excerpt from The Women of Mormondom
Long enough, O women of America, have your Mormon sisters been blasphemed!
From the day that they, in the name and fear of the Lord their God, undertook to "build up Zion," they have been persecuted for righteousness sake: "A people scattered and peeled from the beginning."
The record of their lives is now sent unto you, that you may have an opportunity to judge them in the spirit of righteousness. So shall you be judged by Him whom they have honored, whose glory they have sought, and whose name they have magnified.
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Genres: Religion, History, Historical

574 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1877

About the author

Edward William (Wheelock) Tullidge was a literary critic, newspaper editor, playwright, and historian of the Utah Territory. He was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Reviews

[Summer Meyers]

A couple thoughts--Initially, I was really confused what kind of book this was. Tullidge's aim was a little confusing and frequently I was questioning why I was reading this. It could be patronizing and at worse, blasphemous. But looking past his religious monologues, you get a fantastic collection of biographical sketches of early LDS women. This was what made up the majority of the book and was well worth the trudge through his religious fervor. I loved the side by side comparisons this book offered.

I wouldn't say it was worth the read--I'm sure there are other books out there who do a better job of telling the story of pioneer women--but it is worth it for the historical narrative.

[Heather]

There's a lot of excitement in this book that I think we lose out on these days. The Second Coming was going to happen TOMORROW and the Relief Society Presidents were referred to as "The High Priestess." Now, over 100 years later, that sort of fervor has really lost its "punch." Which is sad.

Also, it's always fun to read random false doctrine. Adam as God theory, anyone? Fun times.

[Kendal]

Before you read this book, read up on the life of Tullidge, how he ricocheted in and out of the Church, which explains his sometimes off statements.
Nonetheless, the historical parts are treasures. Read this this book with both eyes.

[Karen]

From across the seas, running from mobs, walking to Utah and establishing Zion the early Women of the Mormon Church were pivotal apostolic influences in shaping and saving the early church. While their husbands were being called on missions the women were holding the gospel together with sheer faith and testimony in the truthfulness they felt. Many of the key women had been praying and searching for the gospel to be found on earth as they had read and studied the Bible and the Church Christ set up. When they heard the gospel they recognized it for the truth they had been searching.
After leaving home and hearth, traveling across the sea and land to gather with the saints, they endured savage treatment from those in the country that had forgotten that once their forefathers left home and hearth for religious freedom and started a country that allowed for that freedom.
However that was not the case for those of the Mormon(Latter-day Saints). People, settlements, town and states fought against those professing belief in Mormonism. They pushed the saints at gun and bayonet point to leave their homes.
The women arose to the call of the martyred and together (sometimes without the help of the men) with only their faith came to Utah and were the first to petition the government to end Women's Suffrage. They were instrumental in getting laws passed to help the women have more of a voice. They knew that Plural wives was a commandment from God and a way to keep adultery, rape and virginity from being a scourge on their people.

If you want to know more about those early women that were so very instrumental on the building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints aka Mormons this would be a good book for you to pick up and ponder.

[Austin Archibald]

An interesting profile of 19th Century Mormonism. Some good segments. However, it's a mile wide and only an inch deep. It's all over the place, cherrypicking stories from history in an almost erratic fashion. Still, the stories of these faithful women are inspiring and worth a read.

[Kathy]

Lots of great stories of strong and faithful early Latter-day Saint women. Tullidge is at his best documenting these wonderful histories. When he gets off on theology, not so much. He is definitely a champion of strong Mormon women!