| Author |
Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844 |
| Title |
The Wentworth Letter
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Gutenberg@BYU and Philip MacCabe
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| Summary |
"The Wentworth Letter" by Joseph Smith, Jun. is a foundational religious text written in the early 19th century. This book serves as a detailed account of the history, principles, and beliefs of the Latter-Day Saints, a religious movement founded by Smith himself. The narrative highlights the early challenges faced by the movement, including persecution and misunderstanding while outlining the journey from its inception to the establishment of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The letter primarily focuses on Joseph Smith's early life, his spiritual experiences, including his vision of God and Jesus Christ, and the subsequent revelation of the Book of Mormon. It details the hardships endured by the Latter-Day Saints as they sought to establish their faith in the face of hostility and violence from neighboring communities. Smith recounts the formation of the Church in New York, the growth of its membership, and the challenges that led to their migration to Illinois, where they aimed to build a community based on their religious beliefs. The letter encapsulates the fervor and resilience of the early Latter-Day Saints, documenting their journey of faith amidst significant adversities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Latter Day Saint churches -- History -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Latter Day Saint churches -- Doctrines
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6720 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 11, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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