Joseph: Leading Church Scholars Explore the Life And Ministry of the

by Susan Easton Black

Explore the life and mission of Joseph Smith in this six-episode DVD and the companion book of essays. Thirty-three respected scholars – including Richard E. Turley, Jr., Andrew C. Skinner, Larry C. Porter, Milton V. Backman, and Robert J. Matthews – examine a variety of topics about the • Scriptural prophecies foretelling his mission • The guiding of the Smith family to the area where Moroni buried his record • Continuing revelations that led Joseph in his work • Outward persecutions and inward struggles that refined the fledgling Church • The martyrdom and beyond This volume and DVD teach us about Joseph Smith while nourishing our testimonies that he was indeed the Lord’s anointed prophet, called to bring forth the truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Latter-day Saints will treasure them both.

Genres: Religion, Lds, Nonfiction, History

448 pages, Hardcover

First published October 5, 2005

About the author

Susan Easton Black is a retired professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah. She is also an author of several books related to Joseph Smith, Jr. and the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (from Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best Joseph Smith history book I have ever read. Written by various BYU Church history professors on many events during Joseph Smith's life and the early days of the LDS Church. Learned lots of things about JS that I never knew before. The book clarified details of various events in his life that you don't get from other general Church/JS history books. Also very interesting footnotes at the end of each chapter give interesting insights to circumstances surrounding events of the the LDS church in the JS era.

[Sandra Strange · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really a compilation of well documented historical essays about various episodes in the early history of the LDS (Mormon) church, focusing particularly on its founder. The essays in general are well done and readable. Some offered some interesting takes on more well known episodes, such as the ending essay that considers whether Joseph's death was really necessary.

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an awesome book on the prophet Joseph Smith. Each chapter is written by a different scholar on different events, periods of time, or situations in the prophet's life. It is very well written and well researched. I learned a lot!

[goddess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good read about Joseph's life. Well-written and easy to follow. Maybe not the best book out there, but I definitely learned some interesting personal and historical facts about his life.