Show notes
Part 2 of an interview between Ryan Hinckley (host of the “Mormon Theories” podcast), exploring the story of Fanny Alger. We discuss the quantity & quality of the 19 sources behind the story, and how they align with today’s common narrative. We also address Oliver Cowdery’s excommunication trial and alleged accusations of Joseph Smith committing adultery with Fanny Alger, and how that comports with the actual records.Listen to the audioWatch the YouTube videoPart 2 of an interview with Ryan Hinckley (“Mormon Theories” Podcast) about Fanny Alger & Joseph Smith’s alleged marriage0:40 – Fanny Alger’s 19 “sources” – qualitative & quantitative research behind her story2:27 – The earliest 2nd hand accounts4:07 – What do the experts say about the credibility of the Fanny Alger story?7:45 – Fanny Alger’s brother (a Utah LDS member) knew nothing about any of it?8:29 – Oliver Cowdery’s alleged accusation of Joseph Smith’s relationship with Fanny Alger13:48 – Closing remarks about Fanny Alger story (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Fanny Alger timeline of eventsHear the full interview and subscribe to Mormon Theories podcast on Spotify, iTunes or Google.The post Fanny Alger: Fact or Fiction? appeared first on Hemlock Knots.