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Women in the early years of the LDS Church administered healing blessings, debated polygamy and explored their place in the ministry, according to a newly published volume of original documents.

On Wednesday at 12:15 p.m., Mormon historians Kate Holbrook and Matthew Grow join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the book "The First Fifty Years of Relief Society" and the role women played in the establishment and growth of the LDS Church.

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Women's roles in the growth of Mormonism

O 12:15 p.m. • Women in the early years of the LDS Church administered healing blessings, debated polygamy and explored their place in the ministry, according to a new book titled "The First Fifty Years of the Relief Society." Mormon historians Kate Holbrook and Matthew Grow join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the book and the role women played in the growth of the LDS Church. Watch the video at sltrib.com. Join the discussion by using #TribTalk on Twitter and Google+, or by texting 801-609-8059.