Unsettling Scripture: Iroquois and the Book of Mormon - Paperback

$34.95

Unsettling Scripture: Iroquois and the Book of Mormon - Paperback

Name: Unsettling Scripture: Iroquois and the Book of Mormon - Paperback
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SKU: 9781647692636
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by Thomas W. Murphy

$34.95

Book Overview

A groundbreaking exploration of the unexpected intersections between Haudenosaunee oral tradition and Latter-day Saint scripture

In Unsettling Scripture: Iroquois and the Book of Mormon, anthropologist Thomas W Murphy delves into the visions of Seneca prophet Handsome Lake, the epic narratives of the Iroquois Confederacy, and the origin story of the Book of Mormon, revealing surprising parallels between Indigenous and Mormon traditions.

Through ethnohistorical research and decolonizing methodologies, Murphy reexamines how both communities understand their origins, faith, and prophecy. From Handsome Lake's revelations to Joseph Smith's seer stone, from ancient sibling rivalries to the Great Peace, this book unsettles traditional narratives while opening new conversations on scripture, identity, and cultural exchange. Drawing from living Indigenous voices, Unsettling Scripture challenges readers to rethink sacred texts and the histories they tell.

ISBN	9781647692636
Author	Thomas W. Murphy
Publisher	University of Utah Press
Genre	Religion & spirituality, History, and Education
Format	Paperback
Published	June 2026
Language	ENG- English
Pages	372
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print