Terrible Revolution

In Terrible Revolution, Christopher James Blythe explores the history of apocalyptic beliefs within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, highlighting how early Mormons envisioned divine deliverance amid violence and chaos. The book traces how these apocalyptic responses shaped the church’s identity, from promoting separatist nationalism to seeking integration with American cultural norms after Utah's statehood. Blythe argues that while the church adapted its narrative over time, apocalyptic themes persisted in various forms within Mormon culture.