Essentials in Church History: A History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the Birth of Joseph Smith to the Present Time 1922 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162732671)

Essentials in Church History is a comprehensive history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, written by Joseph Fielding Smith. The book covers the period from the birth of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church, to the year 1922. It provides a detailed account of the major events, doctrines, and teachings of the Church, as well as the challenges and struggles faced by its members. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Church history, from the early years of the Restoration to the establishment of the Church in various parts of the world. It also includes biographical sketches of important Church leaders and figures, as well as a timeline of key events. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.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.

Author: Joseph Fielding Smith
ISBN-10: 1162732679
ISBN-13: 9781162732671
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 704
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.41d