History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Volume 1

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Creator Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Author Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844
Editor Roberts, B. H. (Brigham Henry), 1857-1933
Title History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Volume 1
Note Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Church_(book)
Credits Mormon Texts Project
Summary "History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Volume 1" by Joseph Smith is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the events leading to the establishment and development of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, focusing on the life and revelations of its founder, Joseph Smith. This work is distinguished by its firsthand narrative and attempts to create a detailed record of the Church’s early history directly from the perspectives of those who lived through it. The opening of this volume lays a strong foundation for the comprehensive history that follows. It begins with a preface highlighting the significance of Joseph Smith's role and the urgency felt by Church authorities to document the events surrounding its inception and evolution. The text emphasizes Smith’s commitment to meticulously record his experiences and revelations, laying out the challenges he faced while doing so. Furthermore, it introduces the themes that will be explored, such as the importance of divine authority in the establishment of the Church and the historical context of its emergence amidst a backdrop of early 19th-century religious excitement and upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Subject Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844
Subject Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Category Text
EBook-No. 47091
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 15, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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