Reminiscences of Joseph, the Prophet, and the Coming Forth of the Book of…
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"Reminiscences of Joseph, the Prophet, and the Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon" by Elder Edward Stevenson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a personal testimony and a collection of stories regarding the life of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the historical context surrounding the emergence of the Book of Mormon. Stevenson's detailed recollections emphasize
the trials, triumphs, and significant events that marked Smith's prophetic journey. The opening of the book introduces the author’s motivations for sharing these reminiscences, primarily stemming from his close acquaintance with Joseph Smith and the impact of Smith's teachings on his life. Stevenson recounts his first encounter with the Prophet and the powerful testimonies shared about Smith's visions and the divine origins of the Book of Mormon. The text begins by setting up the narrative around Smith's life, including instances of persecution, miraculous events, and the founding of the Church, capturing the historical significance of Smith’s role as a leader and prophet in the context of early Latter-day Saint history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stevenson, Edward, 1820-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | Reminiscences of Joseph, the Prophet, and the Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon |
| Credits |
Produced by the Mormon Texts Project (mormontextsproject.org/), with thanks to Andy Hobbs and Shawnee Hawkes. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Latter Day Saint churches |
| Subject | Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844 |
| Subject | Book of Mormon |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54337 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 342 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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