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Show and its members ly known because supplemental fer to referred to are of their "Mormons" acceptance of to the Bible. of the acknowledgement under which the Although of the study none are the Church, joined are not or to the First in common Presidency usage. is due from the writer to the Univer University of Utah for a research fellow made. was of the comings within this thesis, David E. re References to "the brethren" and "the hierarchy" All of these terms sity Research Committee scripture as Lord, and therefore meant to refer to the General Authorities Grateful popular It is not intended to be non-Mormon. a "family" "of the blood of Israel." of the Mormon Church. have become the Book of Mormon but is used to refer to those who have not hence have not joined the ship they as The term "Gentilen is used herein not to non-Jew, but rather to a derogatory are as is following the writer is responsible for the short to Professors sincerely grateful Miller, Philip C. Sturges and J. D. Williams, who directed the research, and to Mr. James L. Clayton, who read and helpfully criticised the thesis. Dr. Frank H. it in the first suggested pilation. Mrs. Jonas took place, Juanita Brooks ful suggestions. interest in the Helpful Library interest on com provided great encouragement and many help appreciation to the staff of the for their many kindnesses, Ruth Yeaman and her staff in the Utah Room of the Library. study, actually and offered much assistance in its The writer extends LDS Church Historians an the and to Mrs. University of Utah parts of Professors W. Harold Dalgliesh, L. H. Creer, A. R. Mortenson and Mr. Arthur Richardson is also appreciated. Finally, her long hours of the writer is typing, her deeply grateful patience, and her to his wife, willingness criticise. RJS Marilyn, for to listen and |