| Author | : Michael W Homer |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2024-12-31 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781647692124 |
History of Joseph Smith, the Prophet and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
| Author | : Joseph Smith |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 2832 |
| Release | : 2023-12-17 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : |
Joseph Smith's 'History of Joseph Smith, the Prophet and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' is a comprehensive account of the founding of the Mormon Church in the early 19th century. Written in a straightforward and informative style, the book provides deep insights into the religious and social context in which Smith operated, shedding light on the origins and development of one of America's most unique and influential religious movements. This work is not only a historical record but also a testament to Smith's spiritual experiences and his role as a charismatic leader. The narrative is rich in detail, drawing on personal accounts and historical documents to paint a vivid picture of the early days of the Mormon Church. Joseph Smith, as the founder of the Latter-day Saint movement, was uniquely positioned to write this account. His firsthand experiences and intimate knowledge of the events he describes give the book an authenticity and depth that resonate with readers. Smith's visionary leadership and unwavering faith are evident throughout the text, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in American religious history or the Mormon faith. I highly recommend 'History of Joseph Smith, the Prophet and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' to scholars, historians, and anyone seeking a profound understanding of the origins of the Mormon Church and the life of its founder. This book is a must-read for those interested in the intersection of religion, culture, and history in early America.
Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Fielding Smith
| Author | : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Publisher | : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Total Pages | : 386 |
| Release | : 2014-01-01 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1465117202 |
The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have established the Teachings of Presidents of the Church series to help you draw closer to your Heavenly Father and deepen your understanding of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. As the Church adds volumes to this series, you will build a collection of gospel reference books for your home. The volumes in this series are designed to be used for personal study and for Sunday instruction. They can also help you prepare other lessons or talks and answer questions about Church doctrine. This book features the teachings of President Joseph Fielding Smith, who served as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from January 23, 1970, to July 2, 19
Americanist Approaches to The Book of Mormon
| Author | : Elizabeth Fenton |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 457 |
| Release | : 2019-07-18 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 0190221941 |
As the sacred text of a modern religious movement of global reach, The Book of Mormon has undeniable historical significance. That significance, this volume shows, is inextricable from the intricacy of its literary form and the audacity of its historical vision. This landmark collection brings together a diverse range of scholars in American literary studies and related fields to definitively establish The Book of Mormon as an indispensable object of Americanist inquiry not least because it is, among other things, a form of Americanist inquiry in its own right--a creative, critical reading of "America." Drawing on formalist criticism, literary and cultural theory, book history, religious studies, and even anthropological field work, Americanist Approaches to The Book of Mormon captures as never before the full dimensions and resonances of this "American Bible."
Joseph Bates Noble
| Author | : David Leigh Clark |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : |
Joseph Bates Noble's life story set in the context of a court deposition of a land dispute between two offshoot branches of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Mormon Jesus
| Author | : John G. Turner |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 361 |
| Release | : 2016-04-25 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0674970306 |
The nineteenth-century Mormon prophet Joseph Smith published a new scripture dominated by the figure of Jesus Christ, dictated revelations presented as the words of the Christian savior, spoke of encountering Jesus in visions, and told his followers that their messiah and king would soon return to the earth. From the author of the definitive life of Brigham Young comes a biography of the Mormon Jesus that revises and enriches our understanding of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over the past two hundred years, Jesus has connected the Latter-day Saints to broader currents of Christianity, even while particular Mormon beliefs and practices have been points of differentiation and conflict. The Latter-day Saints came to understand Jesus Christ as the literal son of his father, the exalted brother of God’s other spirit children, who should aspire to become like him. They gave new meaning to many titles for Jesus Christ: Father, Son of God, Lord, Savior, Firstborn, Elder Brother, Bridegroom, and Jehovah. While some early beliefs became canonized and others were discarded, Jesus Christ remains central to Latter-day Saint scripture, doctrine, and religious experience. Contemporary Mormon leaders miss no opportunity to proclaim their church’s devotion to the Christian savior, in part because evangelical Protestants denounce Mormonism as a non-Christian cult. This tension between Mormonism's distinctive claims and the church’s desire to be accepted as Christian, John G. Turner argues, continues to shape Mormon identity and attract new members to the church.
The Lost 116 Pages: Reconstructing the Book of Mormon's Missing Stories
| Author | : Don Bradley |
| Publisher | : Greg Kofford Books, Incorporated |
| Total Pages | : 352 |
| Release | : 2019-11-21 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781589587601 |
On a summer day in 1828, Book of Mormon scribe and witness Martin Harris was emptying drawers, upending furniture, and ripping apart mattresses as he desperately looked for a stack of papers he had sworn to God to protect. Those pages containing the only copy of the first three months of the Joseph Smith's translation of the golden plates were forever lost, and the detailed stories they held forgotten over the ensuing years--until now. In this highly anticipated work, author Don Bradley presents over a decade of historical and scriptural research to not only tell the story of the lost pages but to reconstruct many of the detailed stories written on them. Questions explored and answered include: Was the lost manuscript actually 116 pages? How did Mormon's abridgment of this period differ from the accounts in Nephi's small plates? Where did the brass plates and Laban's sword come from? How did Lehi's family and their descendants live the Law of Moses without the temple and Aaronic priesthood? How did the Liahona operate? Why is Joseph of Egypt emphasized so much in the Book of Mormon? How were the first Nephites similar to the very last? What message did God write on the temple wall for Aminadi to translate? How did the Jaredite interpreters come into the hands of the Nephite kings? Why was King Benjamin so beloved by his people? Despite the likely demise of those pages to the sands of time, the answers to these questions and many more are now available for the first time in nearly two centuries in The Lost 116 Pages: Reconstructing the Book of Mormon's Missing Stories.
Challenged by Church History
| Author | : E. Keith Howick |
| Publisher | : WindRiver Publishing, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 446 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Games & Activities |
| ISBN | : 9781886249257 |
Test your knowledge of Church history with this book of questions, crossword puzzles, word searches, games, and more. Great for personal or family study. More than 2,400 questions range in difficulty from very easy to very challenging and include references to The History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when that extra bit of help is needed.
Church History Study Guide, Pt. 2
| Author | : Randal S. Chase |
| Publisher | : Plain & Precious Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 460 |
| Release | : 2012-03-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1937901254 |
Church History Study Guide, Pt. 2: 1831 to 1844. This volume is the second of three on Church History and the Doctrine and Covenants. It covers Church history during the Kirtland and Missouri periods, including a series of breathtaking revelations on temples, the Plan of Salvation, the three kingdoms of glory, the Second Coming, principles of priesthood power, the Word of Wisdom, and the Law of the Church. We also learn about fasting, tithing, missionary work, and enduring to the end. We go with the Prophet Joseph Smith and Saints through the crucible of trials in Missouri and Liberty Jail. Then we follow them on to Nauvoo, where the Kingdom rose again on the Mississippi River, work for the dead was introduced, and the law of celestial marriage was revealed. Again, persecution raised its ugly head, ending in the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith at Carthage. In all, it covers 11 years of Church History, and covers sections 100-135 of the Doctrine and Covenants. The cover features "Brother Joseph," a beautiful portrait of the Prophet Joseph Smith, by David Lindsley.
