An Interview with Mark Staker, “Hearken, O Ye People: The Historical Setting of Joseph Smith’s Ohio Revelations” (Episode 38)
Summary: <br> Mark Staker was awarded a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Florida in 1992. Since then he has worked in the Church History Department of the LDS Church. He began as a curator at the Church History Museum and currently is Lead Curator in the Historic Sites Division. Mark was honored with the J. Talmage Jones Award of Excellence for an outstanding article in Mormon History by the Mormon History Association and awarded the Best Book Award from both the John Whitmer Historical Association and the Mormon History Association. His work in historic sites restorations has been formally honored by the American Institute of Architects and the Cleveland Restoration Society & Preservation Resource Center. He is married to Kimberly L. Staker and they are the parents of seven children.<br> <br> <br> In this interview Kirk and Mark discuss how Mormons and non-Mormons played into Joseph Smith's original vision for The Kirtland Safety Society, the impact of the "First Vision", and the influence of Black Pete on early Mormonism. <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
