New documentary evidence of Joseph Smith's plural marriages will soon be published, according to knoxradio.com. The forthcoming release promises additional historical documentation of the LDS Church founder's practice of polygamy in the 1840s.

The announcement comes as the Joseph Smith Papers project continues releasing historical documents. Polygamy remains one of the most studied and contested aspects of early Mormon history, with faithful and critical scholars debating its origins, scope and theological justification.

Details about the specific documents, their provenance, and publication timeline were not provided in the announcement.