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 4
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Note |
Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
Produced by the Mormon Texts Project (http://mormontextsproject.org)
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Summary |
"History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 4" is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the foundational events and developments of the Latter-day Saints Church, particularly during the period in which Joseph Smith served as its prophet. It delves into significant occurrences such as the founding of Nauvoo, the church's appeal to the U.S. government for redress, missionary activities in England, and the establishment of vital doctrines. The opening of the volume sets the stage for these events, highlighting the departure of the Twelve Apostles on their mission to England and the early church's experiences in Commerce, Illinois. It details the prophetic literary methods of Joseph Smith and the community's efforts in healing the sick, the farewell addresses given, and the approval of missionary work. The narrative emphasizes the spiritual commitment of the Church’s leaders and members during this tumultuous time, focusing on their perseverance amid illness and opposition, while also establishing a context for their subsequent efforts to spread their teachings across nations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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Subject |
Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844
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Subject |
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
60708 |
Release Date |
Nov 16, 2019 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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