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Methodism As Context For Joseph Smith’S First Vision, John Wigger
Methodism As Context For Joseph Smith’S First Vision, John Wigger
BYU Studies Quarterly
When I started looking at early American Methodism thirty years ago, the first thing that struck me was how full of vibrant supernaturalism it was. Early American Methodists lived in a world where visions, prophetic dreams, and supernatural impressions were everywhere. God spoke to them directly. They talked about these things openly, without embarrassment. Supernaturalism was a part of everyday life and central to their connection to one another.