In the Fall of 1857; some 120 California-bound emigrants were killed in lonely Mountain Meadows in southern Utah; only eighteen young children were spared. The men on the ground after the bloody deed took an oath that they would never mention the event again; either in public or in private. The leaders of the Mormon church also counseled silence. The first report; soon after the massacre; described it as an Indian onslaught at which a few white men were present; only one of whom; John D. Lee; was actually named.With admirable scholarship; Mrs. Brooks has traced the background of conflict; analyzed the emotional climate at the time; pointed up the social and military organization in Utah; and revealed the forces which culminated in the great tragedy at Mountain Meadows. The result is a near-classic treatment which neither smears nor clears the participants as individuals. It portrays an atmosphere of war hysteria; whipped up by recitals of past persecutions and the vision of an approaching "army" coming to drive the Mormons from their homes.
#90990 in Books B H Publishing Group 2007-10-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.30 x 1.10 x 6.20l; 1.51 #File Name: 0805446273416 pagesFuture Israel Why Christian Anti Judaism Must Be Challenged New American Commentary Studies in Bible and Theology
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A fresh; well-supported view of an old topic.By AC TooBarry Horner has written a very scholarly; Biblical approach to the future of Israel and the Jewish people. His research is thorough and the book is complete. A must-read for all Bible believers.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It is a sad commentary of the (Gentile) church through the agesBy tudorgirlTHIS book changed my life. Dr. Barry Horner researched 10 years before he wrote this book. It is a sad commentary ofthe (Gentile) church through the ages. Many times I found myself weeping and had to stop reading; because of the anti-Jewish;anti-Semitic; anti-Judaism......horrible history that was stated. Many of the "church fathers" were not; "Pauline." The great Apostle Paulhad a deep love for his brethren in the flesh. He said he would be willing to be accursed from Christ if only his brethren wouldcome to faith in their very own Messiah. THAT is love.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. To the Jew firstBy Joseph E. BoermanA much-needed read in a day when ministry to Jewish people is being marginalized at best in the Church. Romans 1:16 still pertains when it comes to the Gospel. "To the Jew first". May God forgive us for neglecting His chosen people.
