Thunder from the Right – Ezra Taft Benson in Mormonism and Politics Harris

Thunder from the RightEzra Taft Benson in Mormonism and Politics\nAuthor(s): Matthew L Harris, Gary J. Bergera, Matthew Bowman, Newell G. Bringhurst, Brian Q. Cannon, Robert A Goldberg, Matthew L Harris, J B Haws, Andrea G Radke-Moss\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: University of Illinois Press, United States\nImprint: University of Illinois Press\nISBN-13: 9780252084010, 978-0252084010\nSynopsis\nEzra Taft Benson's ultra-conservative vision made him one of the most polarizing leaders in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His willingness to mix religion with extreme right-wing politics troubled many. Yet his fierce defense of the traditional family, unabashed love of country, and deep knowledge of the faith endeared him to millions. In Thunder from the Right, a group of veteran Mormon scholars probe aspects of Benson's extraordinary life. Topics include: how Benson's views influenced his actions as Secretary of Agriculture in the Eisenhower Administration; s