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Show Establishment and people who Harrison, a Collapse: 1891-1900 early joined the Unitarians was Ardelle Young daughter of Brigham Young by his tenth wife, Emmeline Free. Ardelle had many conversations with Rev. Utter about Mormon beliefs and traditions which she had learned in her childhood, including stories of "The Three Nephites." Rev. Utter sent to the Chicago Folk-Lore Society the following account of one of these reputed N ephite apostles visiting Brigham Young: At the time of the Crucifixion, Christ came to America, and gave epitome of the Gospel to the people here, and just as he was leaving them, three [disciples] petitioned to remain on the earth, till he came again. Their request was granted, and so they remain. an All this you may read in the Book of Mormon. Now, the Mormons took up this "Wandering Jew" legend with avidity, and many of the saints now living tell that they have, at different times, seen one or more of these three immortal "Nephites." A daughter of good Unitarian, has told me that her father pleasure, of an interview that he had with one of these remaining apostles in Liverpool, when he was there on a mission. The apostle met him at the chapel door, an old man with a long gray beard, made himself known, and spoke H many encouraging and helpful words. Brigham Young, now a told, with great and solemn David Utter arranged for a Unitarian conference, in which representatives from various religions would present their theological viewpoint followed by a Unitarian response. This ecumenical roundtable took place in May 1892 in the Jewish temple in Salt Lake City. The major participants were Rabbi Moses P. Jacobson of the Congregation B'nai Israel, Rev. 24 1 David Utter, "Mormon (July 1892): 76. Superstitions." The Folk-Lorist Journal of the Chicago Folk-Lore Society 23 |
