The mapmakers of New Zion: a cartographic history of Mormonism

Introduction : "the map makes it visible" : mapping the sacred -- "Right with the compass and right with God" : Mormon identity and cartographic inspiration -- "I want the best" : cartography and the Mormon exodus -- "This is the place" : Mormon mapmaking in t...

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Auteur principal: Francaviglia, Richard V. 1943- (Auteur)
Type de support: Imprimé Livre
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Salt Lake City The University of Utah Press 2015
Dans:Année: 2015
Recensions:Review: The Mapmakers of New Zion: A Cartographic History of Mormonism by Richard Francaviglia (2016) (Bowman, Matthew)
Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés:B Église mormone / Cartographie / Histoire
Classifications IxTheo:KDH Sectes d’origine chrétienne
Sujets non-standardisés:B Cartography (Utah) History
B Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Maps History
B Mormon Church Maps History
B Cartography History Utah
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Résumé:Introduction : "the map makes it visible" : mapping the sacred -- "Right with the compass and right with God" : Mormon identity and cartographic inspiration -- "I want the best" : cartography and the Mormon exodus -- "This is the place" : Mormon mapmaking in the American West -- "Considerable praise" : James H. Martineau, mapmaker extraordinaire -- "Journey of faith" : mapping the Book of Mormon and Mormon origins -- "Go ye into all the world" : maps and Mormon expansion -- Conclusion : "make known his wonderful works" : reflections on maps, religion, and power
Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1607814080