The Joseph Smith Papers Documents, Volume 5: October 1835-January 1838

Esplin, Ronald K (Contributor) / Grow, Assistant Church Historian and Recorder/Managing Director Matthew J (Contributor) / Godfrey, Matthew C (Contributor)

ISBN 10: 1629723126 / ISBN 13: 9781629723129

Published by Church Historian Press, 2017

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768 pages. 10.00x7.20x2.40 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Joseph Smith Papers Documents, Volume 5: October 1835-January 1838
• Publisher: Church Historian Press
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1629723126
• ISBN 13: 9781629723129
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.73 kilograms

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Synopsis

Documents, Volume 5: October 1835-January 1838 covers nearly two and a half years of Latter-day Saint history as it documents some of the highest and lowest points of Joseph Smith's life. The fall and winter of 1835-1836 saw a flurry of activity to finish the House of the Lord in Kirtland as well as Joseph Smith's work to unify the priesthood quorums. In March 1836, the Saints dedicated the new temple to God and experiences tremendous outpourings of His Spirit, many of which are documented here. The story of the next twenty-two months is one of financial hardship and challenges to the Prophet's leadership. The establishment and failure of the Kirtland Safety Society Bank loom large. The volume ends with Joseph Smith, fearful for his life, departing Kirtland to move his family to Missouri.

About the Author

Brent M. Rogers, Elizabeth A. Kuehn, Christian K. Heimburger, and Steven C. Harper are historians for the Church History Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Max H. Parkin is a retired instructor for the Latter-day Saints Institute4 of Religion. Alexander L. Baugh is a professor Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University.