The Revised and Expanded Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith: Compared with the Earliest Known Manuscripts

Dec 2024 · Greg Kofford Books

About this ebook

For nearly a century, Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, first published in 1938, was the standard source for studying the profound teachings and revelations of the founding prophet of the Restoration. Drawing on a rich collection of sermons, letters, and journal entries, Teachings provided Latter-day Saints with an accessible compilation of Joseph Smith’s revelatory doctrines that highlighted his unique ability to make heavenly concepts accessible to everyday people.

The Revised and Expanded Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith: Compared with the Earliest Known Manuscripts offers readers not only a preservation of Joseph Fielding Smith’s original compilation but also a side-by-side comparison with the primary sources that it was based on. With modern scholarship shedding new light on these sources, the updated volume allows readers to explore both the Prophet Joseph Smith’s revelatory insights and the historical context in which his teachings were first shared. This balanced approach honors the enduring legacy of the original Teachings while encouraging deeper exploration and understanding of their origins.

Ratings and reviews

“This is more than a compilation; it is an invitation to journey into the mind and mission of the Prophet. It is as a tapestry revealing the interplay between divine inspiration and Joseph’s human experience.

About the author

Alonzo L. Gaskill earned his PhD in Biblical Studies at Trinity Theological Seminary in Evansville, Indiana. He has served in several positions in the LDS Church Educational System, including institute director and seminary teacher. Since 2003 he has been a professor of World Religions in the department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University. Dr. Gaskill is the author of books on the LDS temple, scripture, and other topics.

Richard G. Moore is retired after teaching thirty-eight years for the LDS Church Educational System as a seminary teacher, institute instructor, and director, and as an instructor for the Department of Religious Education at Brigham Young University. He earned his PhD in Education from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. His books include The Writings of Oliver H. Olney: April 1842 to February 1843 — Nauvoo, Illinois.