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being forced to wed "corrupt and degraded sires" due to the scarcity of more suitable men, a woman could wed the one she saw as the most compatible to herself, the best candidate to father her children and the man who could give her the best possible life, even if he already had wives. Strangites did not approve of having more wives than a man could provide for, both monetarily and in time and affection, thus they disapproved of the practices of the LDS Church.
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church. However, there are no journal entries, letters, or any other corroborating witnesses to support this claim, and Loomis did not tell anyone for over 30 years, casting further doubt on the story. Additionally, when Strang died, the Mormons' enemies from nearby Mackinac forced the Saints to leave Beaver Island and moved into their houses, and no one ever reported finding plate fragments during subsequent renovations.
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invoked as in the presence of God, the searcher of hearts; conscious that whosoever curses in the bitterness of his ... corrupt heart, and not in the light of God’s truth, the curse will return upon him." "Maledictions" are also to be performed by Strangite leaders upon "hereticks, schismaticks, and those guilty of gross and abominable immoralities, and acts of great cruelty and wickedness." [
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another." Any wife already married to the prospective polygamist was given the right to express her opinion, and even to object, but not to veto the marriage. This passage seems to offer any aggrieved wife an appeal to the "Judges," but how this was to be carried out is not made clear. Women, on the other hand, were not permitted to marry multiple husbands.
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Strang's defense of polygamy was rather novel. He claimed that, far from enslaving or demeaning women, it liberated and "elevated" them by allowing them to choose the best possible mate based upon any factors deemed important to themβ€”even if that mate were already married to someone else. Rather than
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In addition, Chauncy Loomis, in an 1888 letter to Joseph Smith III, reported that Samuel Bacon discovered "fragments of those plates which Strang made the Book of the Law from" hidden in the ceiling of Strang's house, prompting Bacon to immediately relocate off Beaver Island and abandon the Strangite
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version, for it offers a commandment none of the others has: "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." In his "Note on the Decalogue," Strang asserted that no other version of the Decalogue contains more than nine commandments, and speculates that his fourth commandment was lost perhaps as early as
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In addition, a "King's Council" and a "King's Court" were established. While no direct link is made between the King's Court and the "High Council" established in the Doctrine and Covenants, certain parallels exist, such as requiring all members to hold the High Priesthood, and limiting their number
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Strang did not claim that his 1851 edition was the complete Book of the Law mentioned in the Hebrew scriptures, but rather that it contained only selections that were pertinent for running the church and kingdom in the modern era. His 1856 expanded edition contains the same translation as the 1851
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Conservation of forests and resources is mandated in the Book of the Law. Groves of trees were to be maintained upon each farm, and in each village and town. Farms and cities without trees were required to plant them, and also to establish parklands so that "the aged and the young may go there to
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subsequent reprints have used the title page, testimony and preface from the 1851 edition. In fact, the 1856 edition was not bound at all until after Strang's death, as he was assassinated before this was completed. Its uncut sheets had to be rescued from an anti-Mormon mob by Strang's disciples.
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Strangites are prohibited by the Book of the Law from dressing ostentatiously. Various (today mostly obsolete) styles are banned, though allowance is made for those who are "sojourning among Gentiles" to "imitate, to some moderate extent, their foolish and ridiculous styles, to avoid impertinent
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The Book of the Law permits not only the blessing of others, but cursing, as well. Cursing is not to be done in anger, nor indiscriminately; rather, it is only to be "invoked on such as, on deliberate and candid thought, are found condemned to them by the Law of God; and then the curse should be
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were to be real, said Strang, humanity must be given the opportunity to fail and to learn from its own mistakes. The ultimate goal for each human being was to willingly conform oneself to the revealed character of God in every respect, preferring good to evil not out of any fear of punishment or
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In contrast, the edition of 1856 comprised 320 pages. It included all of the text in the 1851 edition, plus ten new chapters and a series of notes added by Strang to explain the text. The 1856 edition is the one generally used by Strangites today. It was never bound with a title page or preface;
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The Book of the Law of the Lord was published in two separate editions during Strang's lifetime. The first edition of 1851 contained only eighty pages and consisted of material translated directly from the Plates of Laban, with five exceptions: three revelations given to Strang, and two sections
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Polygamy was practiced by a few Strangites up to the 1880s. Because United States federal and state laws prohibit the practice, Strangites have abandoned polygamy in favor of observing the divine injunction to obey "the law of the land". However, belief in plural marriage's correctness is still
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The practice of plural marriage has never been officially proscribed in the Strangite church, though no Strangites are known to be practicing it today. Only 22 men in Strang's church ever contracted plural marriages, with most of them taking only one additional wife. Strang took four additional
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As noted above, the Book of the Law opened two priesthood offices to women: Priest and Teacher. While only the "course" of "Singer" in the office of Priest was open to females, all five "degrees" in the office of Teacher were available. Furthermore, they could serve as "leaders" of the Singers.
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is sanctioned, though not expressly commanded, in the Book of the Law. The applicable text reads: "Thou shalt not take unto thee a multitude of wives disproportioned to thy inheritance, and thy substance: nor shalt thou take wives to vex those thou hast; neither shalt thou put away one to take
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A quorum of "Evangelists" is established, to be Apostles to a single "nation, kindred, tongue or people"β€”unlike the Twelve, who were sent to all nations. Seven Evangelists formed a quorum, and Strang noted that such a body had never been organized "in this dispensation." This
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were to include "all inferiour Kings, Patriarchs, or heads of tribes, and Nobles, or heads of clans." Furthermore, Strang continued, "They who hold it are called Sons of God." From this group, said the Book of the Law, the king was to select "counsellors, judges and
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Both editions of the Book of the Law are dated according to the year of Strang's reign, he having been crowned "king" of his church on Beaver Island in 1850. Hence the 1851 edition is annotated "A. R. I," while the 1856 edition carries the date "A. R. VI."
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Book of the Law, pp. 147–58. This was an essay written by Strang himself, not a translation from the Plates of Laban. It does not appear in the 1851 edition, but is considered an integral part of the 1856 edition and is fully accepted as Scripture by the
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Although there is no evidence to support them, several opponents from other Latter Day Saint churches have sought to cast doubt on the witness testimonies by claiming to have heard the witnesses deny their testimonies decades before. LDS Church apologist
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The Book of the Law sanctions marriage only between persons who are not impotent, deformed, of reduced stature ("a dwarf"), or mentally handicapped. "The same means which will improve a breed of cattle," Strang wrote, "will improve a race of men."
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in Strang's church. Post wrote in his journal that the plates weighed approximately six pounds. Although some of these witnesses later left Strang's church, none of them is known to have ever denied their testimony as given in the Book of the Law.
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Some of the teachings in the Book of the Law differed substantially from those held by other Mormon sects. For instance, in his "Note on the Sacrifice of Christ" and "The True God," Strang rejected both the traditional Christian doctrine of the
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were not merely to instruct in spiritual matters, but secular ones as well; they were to staff schools throughout Strang's kingdom. This office, like the office of Priest (Singer) was opened to women, and was subdivided into five degrees:
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Seven witnesses testified to having seen and handled the plates that Strang claimed to possess. They described them as being eighteen in number, each measuring approximately seven and three-eighths inches wide, by nine inches long. Their
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Strang claimed to have returned the brass plates to the angel after completing the translation in 1851, much like his predecessor did with the gold plates, and to this day, no plates or plate fragments from them have ever been found.
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claims, without citing a source, that Samuel Graham admitted to helping Strang fabricate the plates. Hearsay testimonies were commonly asserted to discredit the leaders of rival churches, including both James Strang and Joseph Smith.
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The Book of the Law of the Lord was not viewed as a sacred text by any Mormon denomination other than the Strangite church, until April 6, 2019 when the Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship voted it in as canon.
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Strang denied that God could do all things, and insisted that some things were as impossible for him as for us. Thus, he saw no essential conflict between science and religion, and while he never openly championed
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as king (July 8, 1850). The head of every house, from the king to his lowest subject, was to offer "a heifer, or a lamb, or a dove. Every man a clean beast, or a clean fowl, according to his household."
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by 1856. In contrast, no other major Latter Day Saint faction opened their priesthood to women until the Community of Christ did so in 1984. Women are still barred from the LDS Church priesthood today.
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surfaces were "occasionally embellished with beautiful pictures," and all appeared to be of "beautiful antique workmanship, bearing a striking resemblance to the ancient oriental languages."
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was instituted in the Book of the Law, both for forgiveness of sins and as a part of Strangite celebration rituals. However, given the prohibition on sacrifices for sin contained in
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translation was made, the Book of the Law was kept back, and ... lost to the Jewish nation in the time that they were subject to foreign powers." Thus, "the various books in the
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The witnesses of the plates were: Samuel Graham, Samuel P. Bacon, Warren Post, Phineas Wright, Albert N. Hosmer, Ebenezer Page, and Jehiel Savage. Wright and Post served as
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are designated as "Viceroys." The viceroys are also referred to as "kings," though this does not indicate a share in the unique royal dignity accorded to the President/King.
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The killing of sacrifices was a prerogative of Strangite Priests, but female Priests were specifically barred from participating in this aspect of the priestly office.
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edition, but with added essays written by Strang and several modern revelations. Strangites also identify the Book of the Law with the "Stick of Judah" mentioned in
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9:19–20, Strang did not require sin offerings. Rather, he focused on sacrifice as an element of religious celebration, especially the commemoration of his own
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The most distinctive element of the Book of the Law is its overtly monarchical tone. Also of interest are the singular subdivisions Strang makes within the
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for the Church of Christ (Temple Lot) opinion. Most Mormons believe the "Stick of Joseph" referred to in that same passage to refer to the Book of Mormon.
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Musing at length on the nature of sin and evil, Strang wrote that of all things that God could give to man, he could never give him experience. Thus, if
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are taken very seriously in the Book of the Law, and severe spiritual penalties are forewarned upon all who break their solemn word, once given.
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as king over God's kingdom on earth. The expanded version also contains various other revelations and teachings added by Strang to explain it.
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were to serve as "Stewards and keepers of the King’s prisons, and Stewards of the King’s Courts." They were subdivided into three "degrees:"
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of the Strangite church is openly referred to throughout the book as a "King," rather than as a "President" (as under Joseph Smith).
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are named as "Princes in his Kingdom forever." The leader of Strang's Apostles is designated as "Prince and Grand Master of the
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Book of the Law, pp. 47–86. This section was "written by the prophet James, by inspiration of God." Book of the Law, p. x.
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desire for reward, but rather "on account of the innate loveliness of undefiled goodness; of pure unalloyed holiness."
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Book of the Law, pg. iii. The 1851 chapter on "Baptism for the Dead" was materially altered for the 1856 edition.
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See Doctrine and Covenants 102:1–3,5-6, 8, 12, 24–30. All references to the D&C are to the LDS edition.
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In the Melchizedek priesthood, Strang enumerates two "orders," that of "apostles," and that of "priests."
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Second edition, contains Strang's commentary and notes, also considered to be scripture by Strangites.
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Book of the Law of the Lord: Being a Translation From the Egyptian of the Law Given to Moses in Sinai.
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office was unique to the Strangite organization, and does not correspond in any way to the office of
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Book of the Law, pp. 24–25. This commandment is number four in Strang's version of the Decalogue.
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Strang ordained women to these ministries as early as 1851, and permitted them to lecture in his
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included both the offices of Seventy and Elder as generally constituted in Joseph Smith's church.
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had hard evidence of his prophetic calling. In September 1845, he announced the discovery of the
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are not performed by the Strangites today, although belief in the doctrine is still maintained.
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as "Chief Patriarch" of his church, he makes no mention of this office anywhere in his book.
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1 Nephi, chapters 3–5. All references to the Book of Mormon are to the LDS Church edition.
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The King Strang Story: A Vindication of James J. Strang, the Beaver Island Mormon King
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James J. Strang was a lawyer and newspaper editor from New York who converted to the
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Another unique feature of the Book of the Law is its version of the Decalogue, the "
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Strang explained that the Book of the Law, as it is often called, was "kept in the
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is taught in the Book of the Law, though it is not required to be performed in a
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Scripture used by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite)
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To advance his cause, Strang asserted that unlike Rigdon and Young,
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kingdom, in which the prophet-leader of the Latter Day Saint church
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were to teach, preach and baptize, but not (as set out in the
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Book of the Law of the Lord, Edition of 1856 - main text only
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In the Aaronic priesthood, Strang enumerates three "orders:"
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for the traditional RLDS/Community of Christ viewpoint; and
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Book of the Law, pp. 191–92. Capitalization as in original.
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Although Strang briefly enjoyed the services of apostle
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