Dr. Morain's remarkable psychological study of Joseph Smith, Jr. will be of interest to a wide spectrum of readers -- as a social history, religious biography, an account of the dissociative elements in poetic and spiritual genius, or simply a gripping portrait of an ill-fated and tragic man.

Mormon founder Joseph Smith is one of the most controversial figures of nineteenth-century American history, and a virtually inexhaustible subject for analysis. In this volume, fifteen scholars offer essays on how to interpret and understand Smith and his legacy. Including essays by both Mormons and non-Mormons, this wide-ranging collection is the only available survey of contemporary scholarly opinion on the extraordinary man who started one of the fastest growing religious traditions in the modern world.

Musaicum Books presents to you this meticulously edited Joseph Smith collection, formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices: Major Works: The Book of Mormon The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints The Pearl of Great Price The Lectures on Faith The Wentworth Letter General Smith's Views of the Powers and Policy of the Government of the United States Speeches: King Follett Discourse The Priesthood—The Second Advent—The Gathering—Spiritual Ministrations and Manifestations The Constitutions of the United States and Illinois, etc. Character and Being of God—Creation—Salvation of the Dead —The Unpardonable Sin—Resurrection—Baptism of the Spirit, Etc. Letters & Correspondence: The Rupp Letter Letter from Joseph Smith to the Whitneys (18 August 1842) Letter from Joseph Smith to Sidney Rigdon (27 March 1843) Letter from Joseph Smith to Thomas Ford (1 January 1844) Letter from Joseph Smith to Thomas Ford (14 June 1844) A Letter from Joseph Smith to Oliver Cowdery To the Elders of the Church of the Latter Day Saints from Joseph Smith, Jr. (Sep. 1835) To the Elders of the Church of the Latter Day Saints from Joseph Smith, Jr. (Nov. 1835) To the Elders of the Church of the Latter Day Saints from Joseph Smith, Jr. (Dec. 1835) Letter to the editor from Joseph Smith, Jr. (Dec. 5, 1835) Letter to Oliver Cowdery from Joseph Smith, Jr. (Apr. 1836) Peter Bauder interview with Joseph Smith, October 1830 Joseph Smith Jr. Interview with David Nye White, 29 August 1843 History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints History of the Prophet Joseph, by His Mother

This volume--the work of a lifetime--brings together all the Joseph Smith Translation manuscript in a remarkable and useful way. Now, for the first time, readers can take a careful look at the complete text, along with photos of several actual manuscript pages. The book contains a typographic transcription of all the original manuscripts, unedited and preserved exactly as dictated by the Prophet Joseph and recorded by his scribes. In addition, this volume features essays on the background, doctrinal contributions, and editorial procedures involved in the Joseph Smith Translation, as well as the history of the manuscripts since Joseph Smith's day.

“From Plowboy to Prophet” is a vintage book on the life of the Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith Jr. (1805 – 1844) was an American religious leader who founded Mormonism and the Latter Day Saint movement. At the age of twenty-four, he published the Book of Mormon. When he died fourteen years later, his movement had tens of thousands of followers. This volume offers an account of his life from his birth to his death in 1844, making it highly recommended for those looking for an introduction to Mormonism and it's interesting history. Contents include: “Birth of Joseph Smith”, “Light from Scriptures”, “How Joseph's Story was Received”, “Joseph Visited by Angel Moroni”, “Joseph Visits Cumorah and Views the Plates”, “Joseph Receives the Plates”, “Professor Anthon's Testimony”, “What Happened Through the Breaking of a Promise”, etc. Many vintage books like this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now complete with the original text and artwork for the enjoyment of readers now and for years to come.