What are the important events in the life of Joseph Smith, the man through whom the gospel of Jesus Christ was restored in these latter days? What was his day-to-day life like?
A Joseph Smith Chronology draws from the Prophet’s own writings as well as the writings of his contemporaries and of later historians to present, in a sequential, chronological format, the major events as well as the everyday happenings in Joseph Smith’s life and work.
The book was prepared by J. Christopher Conkling for BEI Productions, Inc., of Los Angeles, California, as the basis for a film on the life of the Prophet. Selection of the material was a subjective process, but an attempt has been made to present it with as little personal interpretation as possible. An extensive bibliography has also been prepared to provide the reader with a listing of more in-depth studies.
Of particular interest to students and teachers of the Doctrine and Covenants is the historical background surrounding each revelation received by Joseph Smith. The chronology will be equally important to those interested in general Church history, as it details virtually all the important decisions and occurrences leading up to and following the organization of the Church.
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