CORNERSTONE OF ZION: THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE LATTER-DAY SAINTS

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Material Information

Title:

CORNERSTONE OF ZION: THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE LATTER-DAY SAINTS

Physical Description:

Book

Language:

English

Creator:

Andersen, Matthew Lee

Publisher:

New College of Florida

Place of Publication:

Sarasota, Fla.

Publication Date:

2014

Thesis/Dissertation Information

Degree:

Bachelor's ( B.A.)

Degree Grantor:

New College of Florida

Degree Divisions:

Social Sciences, Humanities

Area of Concentration:

Anthropology, Religion

Faculty Sponsor:

Baram, Uzi

Subjects

Genre:

Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
bibliography   ( marcgt )
theses   ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, territorial, dependent)   ( marcgt )
born-digital   ( sobekcm )

Notes

Abstract:

In this thesis, I examine the archaeology of religion at Nauvoo, Illinois, of the Latter-day Saints. Despite the many contributions of central figures of archaeology to the study of religion, many more steps must be taken to ensure the most effective and respectful methodology possible. Scriptures of the Latter-day Saints, some of their firsthand accounts of persecution and some scholarly work establish the central questions of the thesis. The excavations of nineteenth-century Nauvoo, Illinois, provide a context for the discussion of the study of religion through material culture. The work of three central figures in the archaeology of religion demonstrates the theoretical approaches surrounding the excavations, and possible positive paths forward. The conclusion of the thesis demonstrates the connections between material culture and religious documents, as well as between faith and materiality, and presents the implications for future research.

Statement of Responsibility:

by Matthew Lee Andersen

Thesis:

Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2014

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RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE

Bibliography:

Includes bibliographical references

General Note:

This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida Libraries, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law.

General Note:

Faculty Sponsor: Baram, Uzi

Record Information

Source Institution:

Jane Bancroft Cook Library

Holding Location:

Jane Bancroft Cook Library

Rights Management:

Applicable rights reserved.

Classification:

S.T. 2014 A5

System ID:

AA00024699:00001