Bibliograph

Under the banner of heaven, a story of violent faith, Jon Krakauer

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Under the banner of heaven, a story of violent faith, Jon Krakauer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [351]-358) and index

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maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Under the banner of heaven

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Jon Krakauer

Sub title

a story of violent faith

Summary

At the core of this book is an appalling double murder committed by two Mormon fundamentalist brothers, Ron and Dan Lafferty, who insist they received a revelation from God commanding them to kill their blameless victims. Beginning with a meticulously researched account of this "divinely inspired" crime, Krakauer constructs a multilayered, bone-chilling narrative of messianic delusion, savage violence, polygamy, and unyielding faithImprint varies

Target audience

adult

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