Joseph the Seer

by Steven C. Harper

A biography of Joseph Smith's early life by an editor of the Joseph Smith Papers, both scholarly and faithful, this book is accessible to a general audience.

Genres: Lds Non Fiction

79 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Patrick Trent]

A brief telling of the life of the prophet Joseph Smith. It mostly centers on the years between 1820 and 1830.

[Rich Alger]

It is a great, short read about the different accounts of the first vision and many other insight into the early history of the LDS church. I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more the early beginnings of this church.

It was a little disturbing and then freeing to hear the different accounts of Joseph's first vision. Joseph was a man, with faults like other men. He was also called of God to do a great work.

[Cathy]

This is a very quick review of a subject that deserves a more indepth discussion. It seemed that the author was picking and choosing events and quotes which created snapshots of history. I would prefer a more complete picture that crafted into a unified view.

[Jileen]

A quick read regarding the life of Joseph Smith. Most of it I already knew. Some details were new to me, which I enjoyed. I also liked how the information flowed and helped me put the pieces of his life together better than any other book I have read about him.

[Jared]

A look at the preparation of the Prophet Joseph from the time Moroni visited him to when he received the Golden Plates. A great book, and not just because the author is my cousin.

[Andrew]

I loved learning about the new insights on the Prophet and Seer Joseph Smith.

[Jeff Pierson]

Different then any book you have read on the Prophet...Harper's unique style of writing gives you insight and helps you think of things you wouldn't normally think of.