Essentials in Church History
Essentials in Church History

Author: Joseph Fielding Smith

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-05-28

Total Pages: 734

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Essentials in Church History is a religious text by Joseph Fielding Smith. It presents the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as Mormon history. An illuminating read for anyone interested.

Joseph F. Smith, Patriarch and Preacher, Prophet of God
Joseph F. Smith, Patriarch and Preacher, Prophet of God

Author: Francis M. Gibbons

Publisher:

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13:

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Joseph Fielding Smith (1838-1918) was born in Far West, Missouri to Hyrum Smith (1800-1844) and Mary Fielding. After his father's martyrdom, he traveled with his mother to Utah. She died while he was still young and he lived in several homes while growing up. While still in his teenage years, he served a mission to Hawaii. In 1866 he became a counselor to Brigham Young. He served the remaining years as a counselor in the First Presidency, an apostle and as the sixth president of the LDS Church. He had six wives and was the father of a number of children.

Lost Legacy
Lost Legacy

Author: Irene M. Bates

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13:

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The hereditary office of Presiding Patriarch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, first occupied by the father of the Mormon prophet, Joseph Smith, had long seemed the focal point of a struggle for authority between those appointed and those born to leadership positions. Irene Bates and E. Gary Smith, who conclude that the office's demise in 1979 was inevitable, chronicle its history and find it to be a classic example of Max Weber's theory of the "routinization of charisma". From the creation of the patriarchal office in 1833 to its demise, the authors illuminate the tensions between the leadership circle of the Council of Twelve, headed by Brigham Young, and the potential rival power center of the Patriarch. This struggle is related, in turn, to the one between the Smith family and the rest of the Mormon leadership. Also illuminated are recurrent struggles between the president and the Twelve over the patriarchal issue. Bates and Smith argue that the real source of dissonance between the patriarchs and other church leaders was the impossibility of melding familial authority (the Patriarch) with official authority (the structured leadership of the growing church).

Gospel Doctrine Selections From The Sermons And Writings Of Joseph F. Smith
Gospel Doctrine Selections From The Sermons And Writings Of Joseph F. Smith

Author: Joseph F. Smith

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-12-01

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 935932924X

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The essential work "Gospel Doctrine" was written by Joseph F. Smith, a pivotal figure in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Some stories are violent and strange, while others creep up on you and slowly suck you in. The plot is full of unexpected twists and turns that will keep the reader engaged. Readers are compelled to keep reading because the title character is so self-indulgent. This book is intended for LDS Church members as foundational literature, providing a detailed summary of their faith's fundamental beliefs and ideals. Smith's "Gospel Doctrine" delves into various areas of LDS theology, including God's nature, the plan of redemption, the role of Jesus Christ, the importance of prophets, and the value of temple ordinances. It also addresses moral and ethical issues, emphasizing the need of living a virtuous, Christ-like life. The book is extensively utilized as a resource for Sunday School classes and individual study within the LDS Church, making it an essential tool for members seeking to broaden their understanding of their religious beliefs. Smith's writing style is straightforward and friendly, making complex theological themes accessible to a broad readership.

My Dear Sister
My Dear Sister

Author: David M. Whitchurch

Publisher: Brigham Young University Press

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 9780842528481

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Contains a transcript of all the letters between Joseph F. Smith and Martha Ann Smith Harris, as well as a large sampling of photographic images of the originals.