Church History and Modern Revelation - Joseph Fielding Smith - Bog

""Church History and Modern Revelation: A Course of Study for the Melchizedek Priesthood Quorums for the Year 1949"" is a comprehensive guide to the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Written by Joseph Fielding Smith, a prominent leader in the church, this book covers the history of the church from its founding in the early 19th century up to the mid-20th century. The book is designed to be used as a course of study for members of the Melchizedek Priesthood Quorums, which are groups of male members of the church who hold the higher priesthood. It is divided into 36 chapters, each of which covers a different topic in church history. The book begins with a discussion of the founding of the church by Joseph Smith and the early years of the church's growth and development. It then covers important events in church history such as the Nauvoo period, the exodus to Utah, and the establishment of the church in the western United States. Throughout the book, Smith emphasizes the importance of modern revelation in the church's history and doctrine. He also discusses the role of the priesthood in the church and the importance of living a righteous life. Overall, ""Church History and Modern Revelation"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the church's history and doctrine, and is an important resource for members of the church who wish to deepen their understanding of their faith.This is a new release of the original 1946 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.