Tanner, Jerald, 1938-2006

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Birth 1938
Death 2006-10-01

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Jerald Tanner, born June 1, 1938 and raised as a Mormon, was a prolific critic of the Mormon faith. Tanner, the founder of Utah Lighthouse Ministry, a non-profit organization devoted to criticism of the LDS Church, wrote over 40 books, including "Mormonism -- Shadow or Reality?" and "The Changing World of Mormonism." He died on October 1, 2006.

From the description of The Book of Mormon and plural marriage, [fascimile], 1961. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 228769935

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