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The Theology Of Thomas Dick And Its Possible Relationship To That Of Joseph Smith, Edward T. Jones
The Theology Of Thomas Dick And Its Possible Relationship To That Of Joseph Smith, Edward T. Jones
Theses and Dissertations
In her attempt to find a strictly human origin for certain doctrines contained in the Book of Abraham, and the later teachings of Joseph Smith, Mrs. Fawn M. Brodie relies upon the writings of one Thomas Dick. Dick was a nineteenth century Scottish scientist-theologian who wrote several volumes on religious and scientific subjects. It is known that at least two volumes were known to at least some of the early Latter-day Saints, for passages from them were quoted in the Messenger and Advocate. The purpose of this thesis has been to research the entire ten volumes of Dick's writings …