President Ezra Taft Benson stated: “It is important that in our teaching we make use of the language of holy writ. Alma said, “I … do command you in the
Joseph Fielding Smith Account from Essentials in Church History A Shocking Crime While Captain Van Vliet was interviewing President Brigham Young, there was occurring in the southwest corner of Utah—about
Utah War — 1856-1858 Political Changes Chief Justice Lazarus H. Reed, after a short stay in Utah, resigned because of ill health, and returned to the East where he died
Taking the Gospel to Japan “I have the assurance in my soul that there is to be a wonderful work accomplished in Japan; that there will be many, yea, even
Administration of President Smith — 1901-1918 The Presidency Re-organized At the regular weekly meeting of the apostles, held in the Salt Lake Temple, October 17, 1901, the First Presidency was
Administration of President Snow — 1898-1901 The Presidency Re-organized Eleven days after the death of President Wilford Woodruff, the apostles met in council and reorganized the First Presidency. Lorenzo Snow,
Administration of President Taylor — 1880-1887 The Year of Jubilee April 6, 1880, was just fifty years from the day of the organization of the Church. On this date and
Ancestry of Joseph Smith Joseph Smith was born in Sharon, Windsor County, Vermont, December 23, 1805. He was the third son and fourth child of Joseph and Lucy Mack Smith,
Samuel Rutherford Born Born circa 1600 Nisbet, Roxburghshire Died Died 30 March 1661 London Mr. Samuel Rutherford a gentleman by extraction, having spent sometime at the grammar-school, went to the
He was first ordained minister at Cramond, but was afterwards transported to Stirling, where he continued until his death. He was a faithful contender against the lordly encroachments of prelacy.
The Declaration of Arbroath, also known as the Scottish Declaration of Independence was drafted in 1320, the era of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. It announced the independence of
The Scottish National Covenant of 1638 was a contract or covenant with God signed by thousands of Scottish Christian men who swore to defend their freedom in direct defiance of
The article explores symbolic parallels between Parley P. Pratt’s visionary experience, Restoration-era temple imagery, and ancient sacred traditions across Jewish, Egyptian, and Chinese cultures, especially focusing on the compass and
Elder Parley P. Pratt (April 12, 1807 – May 13, 1857) was an early apostle, missionary and important leader during the early days of the Church. Following Elder Pratt’s death, President John
Zelph was a white Lamanite, warrior and chieftain under the great prophet Onandagus. He was killed in battle by the arrow, which was found among his ribs, during the last great struggle
Associated Locations: Associated Dates: Christ-like Character Sketch Character Sketch from Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, B.J. Lossing, the 1848 original. Benjamin Harrison was born in Berkley,
Christ-like Character Traits Good Worker I knew all of the Smith family well. They have all worked for me many a day. They were very good people. Young Joe (as
Associated Locations: Associated Dates: Amerigo Vespucci is one of the eminent spirits who appeared to President Wilford Woodruff in the St. George Temple (Latter-day Saint, LDS) on August 21, 1877. This interesting story is
Associated Locations: Manti, Utah Associated Dates: May 21, 1888 – Dedicated Providential Importance in History Franklin D. Richards “When we dedicated the Temple at Manti, many of the brethren and
Consequences for persecuting the Saints in Missouri Joseph Smith the Prophet once undertook to plead law. I have the name of the man who was under arrest, in my journal
Associated Locations: Brookhaven, Long Island Associated Dates: December 17, 1734 – Born Christ-like Character Sketch Character Sketch from Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, B.J. Lossing, the 1848
Forts and embankments Wayne May Discusses Book of Mormon forts in North America Examples of Book of Mormon Forts from the DVD “Book of Mormon Archaeology in North America by
Associated Locations: Associated Dates: Washington Irving is one of the eminent spirits who appeared to President Wilford Woodruff in the St. George Temple on August 21, 1877. This interesting story
William Wordsworth is one of the eminent spirits who appeared to President Wilford Woodruff in the St. George Temple on August 21, 1877. This interesting story is detailed in the Eminent
The warning Jesus gave nearly 2,000 years ago is more important than ever. See how Brian and Gloria learn to protect their family from the dangers Jesus warned about. Watch
The true story of a remarkable family compelled by Christ to bring love into war. This epic documentary chronicles the 20-year journey of the Free Burma Rangers, an unconventional humanitarian
Eyewitness accounts of Joseph Smith’s prophecies, from his foreordained mission to their literal fulfillment. Drawn from journals, discourses, and historical records, these accounts document his predictions and how they came
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