Product Description
This meticulously curated volume offers many insights into the life and revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Jr., presenting a comprehensive narrative of the Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ, which ultimately led to the founding and establishment of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Edited by David R Hocking, compiler of the Annotated Scripture Series, this book delves deep into Joseph Smith's personal history, presenting a chronological account of the Restoration as it falls into four distinct periods:
- The coming forth of the Book of Mormon (March 26, 1823 to 1830; 20 revelations)
- The Church of Christ period (April 6, 1830 to May 3, 1834; 90 revelations)
- The Church of the Latter Day Saints period (May 3, 1834 to April 26, 1838; 14 revelations)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints period (April 26, 1838; 20 revelations)
The cover features leatherette Smyth-sewn binding adorned with captivating fresh new artwork by David Lindsley. The body is 360 pages, and includes insights, illustrations, artwork, and reformatted text, carefully compiled to give readers a rich and immersive experience. Notably, the voices of Deity are highlighted in red text, accentuating the degree to which the Prophet was guided and directed by Lord through the Restoration process.
From the early revelations in rural upstate New York to the profound encounters in Harmony Township, PA, readers will witness Joseph Smith's journey as he translates the ancient Nephite record, facing challenges and receiving divine counsel and warnings along the way. The book even explores non-canonized revelations that help to round out the larger revelatory process, further enriching the narrative and expanding upon other books of scripture.
