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Gospel Topics: Plural Marriage

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official
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LDS Church Gospel Topics — authoritative topic reference published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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scripture

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Plural Marriage Sections: Overview; Do members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints practice plural marriage today?; Will there be unwanted marriage arrangements in the next life?; Does the Church teach that plural marriage is required for exaltation?; Why did the Church teach and practice plural marriage in the 19th century?; What is known about the beginning of plural marriage in the Church?; Did Joseph Smith practice plural marriage, or was it introduced by Brigham Young and others?; What did Emma Smith know about Joseph’s practice of plural marriage?; How did women experience plural marriage in the 19th century?; How did plural marriage end in the Church?.