History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Volume 1
"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.)
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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 |
| 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 | Oct 11, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 494 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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