Publisher's Synopsis
Essentials in Church History is a comprehensive history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, written by Joseph Fielding Smith. This large print edition covers the period from the birth of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, to the year 1922. The book provides a detailed account of the early years of the church, including the organization of the church, the translation of the Book of Mormon, and the early persecution of the members. It also covers the growth of the church, its expansion into new territories, and its involvement in significant events such as the Civil War and the World Wars. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Latter Day Saint movement and its impact on American history.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1922. With Introductory Chapters on the Antiquity of the Gospel and the Falling Away. Written by an Elder and Historian of the Church and a member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles. In the spring of 1820, young Joseph Smith Jr. retired to the woods near his home and offered a simple prayer to our Father in Heaven. A series of remarkable spiritual experiences prepared him for his prophetic calling. He saw God the Father and Jesus Christ in vision and was chosen by God to restore the Church of Jesus Christ to the earth. Through revelation, he translated and published the Book of Mormon, organized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and received revelations to guide the Church. By inspiration, he called Apostles and other Church leaders, defined doctrines, and taught the principles and ordinances that would lead to exaltation. This volume is divided into the following Parts: Introductory: The Gospel in Ancient and Mediaeval Times; Opening of the Dispensation of the Fulness of Times; The Ohio and Missouri Period; The Settlement in the Rocky Mountains; and Recent Development. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
