{"title":"John G. Turner","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eJohn G. Turner\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished historian renowned for his meticulous research and engaging storytelling. With a focus on pivotal moments and figures in history, Turner's books provide a captivating exploration into the past. His work is particularly valued by readers interested in \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurner is acclaimed for his ability to weave compelling narratives that shed light on historical events and their broader implications. Notable titles in his collection include \u003cem\u003eJoseph Smith\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the life of the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, offering a nuanced portrait that has captivated historians and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother standout book is \u003cem\u003eThey Knew They Were Pilgrims\u003c\/em\u003e, where Turner meticulously examines the journey and legacy of the Pilgrims, providing fresh perspectives on their experiences and enduring impact on American history. Whether you're a history buff or a curious reader eager to learn more about the past, John G. Turner's books promise a rewarding and enriching reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"joseph-smith-by-john-g-turner-9780300255164","title":"Joseph Smith","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom an award-winning biographer, a riveting and deeply researched portrait of Mormonism's charismatic founder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJoseph Smith Jr.\u003c\/em\u003e (1805–1844) was one of the most successful and controversial religious leaders of nineteenth-century America. He published the Book of Mormon and started what would become the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He built temples, founded a city-state in Illinois, ran for president, and married more than thirty women. This self-made prophet thrilled his followers with his grand vision of peace and unity, but his increasingly grandiose plans tested and sometimes shattered their faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this vivid biography, John G. Turner presents Smith as a consummate religious entrepreneur and innovator, a man both flawed and compelling. He sold books, land, and merchandise, and he relentlessly advanced doctrines that tapped into anxieties about the nature and meaning of salvation, the validity of miracles, the timing of Christ's second coming, and the persistence of human relationships for eternity. His teachings prompted people to gather into communities, evoking fierce opposition from those who saw those communities as theocratic threats to republicanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith insights from newly accessible diaries, church records, and transcripts of sermons, Turner illuminates Smith's stunning trajectory. From his beginnings as an uneducated, impoverished farmhand to his ultimate fall at the hands of a murderous mob, this biography reveals how he forged a religious tradition that has resonated with millions of people in the United States and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46791855079660,"sku":"9780300255164","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24549383482294.jpg?v=1756987950"},{"product_id":"they-knew-they-were-pilgrims-by-john-g-turner-9780300225501","title":"They Knew They Were Pilgrims","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublished for the 400th anniversary of the \u003ci\u003eMayflower\u003c\/i\u003e's landing, this ambitious new history of the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony \"will become the new standard work on the Plymouth Colony.” (Thomas Kidd)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \n\n\u003cb\u003e\"Informative, accessible, and compelling. . . . A welcome invitation to rediscover the Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony.\" — Daniel M. Gullotta, \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\"[An] excellent new history. . . . [Turner] asserts that the Pilgrims matter for more than their legend, and he deftly uses the history of Plymouth to explore ideas of liberty in the American colonies.\" — Nathanael Blake, \u003ci\u003eNational Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1620, separatists from the Church of England set sail across the Atlantic aboard the \u003ci\u003eMayflower\u003c\/i\u003e. Understanding themselves as spiritual pilgrims, they left to preserve their liberty to worship God in accordance with their understanding of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere exists, however, an alternative, more dispiriting version of their story. In it, the Pilgrims are religious zealots who persecuted dissenters and decimated Native peoples through warfare and by stealing their land. The Pilgrims’ definition of liberty was, in practice, very narrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on original research using underutilised sources, John G. Turner moves beyond these familiar narratives in his sweeping and authoritative new history of Plymouth Colony. Instead of depicting the Pilgrims as otherworldly saints or extraordinary sinners, he tells how a variety of English settlers and Native peoples engaged in a contest for the meaning of American liberty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000826151148,"sku":"9780300225501","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24252753482294.jpg?v=1763307920"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-g-turner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}