Joseph Smith

by B.H. Roberts

Excerpt from Joseph Smith: The Prophet-Teacher; A Discourse
Tomorrow will be the one hundred and second anniversary of the birth of Joseph Smith, whom most of you here present believe was a Prophet of God. I have been invited to say something about him on this occasion. It is not at all my intention to deal with the incidents of Joseph Smith's eventful life; these are familiar to you. If I could attain the full desire of my heart, I would like to set before you somewhat the value of this man as a teacher of great truths. I desire to speak of him as a Prophet-Teacher, that is, as a Prophet acting in his capacity of Teacher, a Prophet's highest and noblest office.
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Genres: Religion, Lds

81 pages, Paperback

First published September 20, 2004

About the author

Brigham Henry Roberts was a Mormon leader, historian, and politician who published a six-volume history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and was denied a seat as a member of United States Congress because of his practice of plural marriage.

Reviews

[Christopher Angulo]

This is a nice devotional read with some profound insights.

[Anita]

I took to long reading it to form an accurate opinion. i don't think i'll find a reason to read it again. most of the snippets of worth can be found elsewhere.

[Godlarvae]

Sometime after the 1967 issue of this 77 page booklet (including the 15 page forward by Sterling M. McMurrin), I was introduced to it. I found within its pages a glorious effusion of light that began my study of the Gospel in a wholly new perspective. I found truths noted by the author, quoted of Joseph Smith, that I'm not sure had been presented in this manner ie. simply and maturely. The Gospel was no longer a primary lesson but a developing philosophy that satisfied questions of doctrinal import. Keys were presented in a logical sequence whereby one could understand, to a different, higher degree, the Gospel, on a level not really possible before.
This would not be for all members of the Church but I found it one of the most important book(lets) I've ever read.

[Ernie Dawson]

Elder Roberts has some great insights heretofore neglected by LDS scholars.

[Tom]

I read via Project Gutenberg. Roberts' thought is fantastic and this is no exception.

[Jeff Crosby]

Interesting for its approach.

[Matt]

A quick read, focusing mostly on doctrinal contributions of the Prophet.