Joseph Smith: The Man, The Mission, The Message

by Matthew B. Brown, Val Brinkerhoff (Photographer)

Get to know Brother Joseph in this stunning photo-biography that portrays a multi-dimensional his upbringing, his charismatic personality, his devotion to family, his humor, his leadership, and his dedication to his mission and to God's message—even unto martyrdom. Using text, photographs, and artwork, Brown and Brinkerhoff glean the lesser-known details of Joseph's life and place them into the context of the time to tell of this American Prophet's successes, failures, tragedies, and triumphs. In this warm and powerful portrait, Joseph's words, as well as accounts from those who knew him, tell the story of a son, husband, father, restorer, leader, and prophet—a true story that is more powerful than myth.

Genres: Lds, Biography, Religion

103 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Matthew B. Brown (1964–2011) was an author and historian whose emphasis was on the history and doctrine of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. He wrote several books published by Covenant Communications, and also published articles for the Neal A. Maxwell Institute of Religious Scholarship at BYU and FAIR (now FairMormon).

source: about the author in "Ancient Temple Worship"

Reviews

[Tanya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short read. Perhaps not the best book by the author, but still worth reading since it is short. It is not an extensive biography.