Joseph Smith's 
Polygamy

In the Mormon scripture the Doctrine and Covenants section 132, the church is instructed concerning the practice of polygamy. Who were Joseph Smith's wives? How did he life this practice?

Who did Joseph Smith marry? What was his behavior surrounding women? 

Joseph Smith told several women and men that an angel with a drawn (or flaming) sword came and commanded that he live polygamy. Who did he tell? When did these stories first come about?

Did Joseph Smith publicly deny practicing polygamy? 

What is the evidence that Joseph Smith started polygamy? What is the evidence that Brigham Young started polygamy?

Martha Brotherton shared her experience with Joseph Smith and Brigham Young and other church leaders multiple times.

 Sexual Relations

Martha Many have speculated that Joseph Smith did and did not have sexual relationships with his polygamous wives. What is the evidence that he did?

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