A Young Folks' History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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"A Young Folks' History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" by Nephi Anderson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to educate young readers about the significant events and figures in the history of the Latter-day Saints Church, beginning with the early life of its founder, Joseph Smith. The narrative is likely intended to instill a sense of pride, loyalty, and understanding of
the Church's heritage among young members of the faith. The opening portion introduces readers to foundational ideas through a parable that illustrates the restoration of the gospel in the modern era. It describes God as the master of a garden who intends to plant a precious tree—symbolizing the Church—after a period of spiritual neglect and darkness. The text then transitions to recounting Joseph Smith's early life, including his First Vision, where he encounters God and Jesus Christ, and his subsequent quest for truth amid religious confusion. These initial chapters set the groundwork for understanding the significance of Smith's revelations and the establishment of the Latter-day Saints, hinting at the struggles and triumphs that would follow in the Church's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anderson, Nephi, 1865-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Young Folks' History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Credits |
Produced by Kevin Handy, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Latter Day Saint churches |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16534 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16534-9 |
| Release Date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 571 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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