The Life of Joseph Smith, the Prophet (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Reverent Insider Biography of the Mormon Founder and the Early Restoration MovementBy George Q. Cannon
Length20h 11m
About this audiobook
The Life of Joseph Smith, the Prophet presents a reverent, expansive biography of the founder of the Latter-day Saint movement, tracing his visions, translations, persecutions, revelations, and martyrdom. Written in elevated nineteenth-century prose, it blends documentary narration, devotional testimony, and apologetic argument. Its literary context is that of early Mormon historical writing, where biography served both as sacred history and as a defense against hostile public accounts. George Q. Cannon, a leading Latter-day Saint apostle, editor, publisher, and political figure, wrote from within the tradition Joseph Smith inaugurated. Having joined the Saints as a youth and lived through the church's migrations, missionary labors, and conflicts with American society, Cannon understood the need to preserve collective memory. His ecclesiastical commitments and journalistic experience shaped a work meant to instruct believers and answer critics. This book is recommended for readers interested in religious biography, American restorationist movements, and the formation of Mormon historical consciousness. Though not a detached modern biography, it is invaluable as an insider's interpretation of Joseph Smith's prophetic role and enduring significance.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length20 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Life of Joseph Smith, the Prophet (Annotated)
45CHAPTER XXXIV.
2Introduction
46CHAPTER XXXV.
3Synopsis
47CHAPTER XXXVI.
4Historical Context
48CHAPTER XXXVII.
5PREFACE.
49CHAPTER XXXVIII.
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6THE HOUR
50CHAPTER XXXIX.
7THE APOSTASY AND THE RESTORATION.
51CHAPTER XL.
8THE MAN
52CHAPTER XLI.
9THE "CHOICE SEER."
53CHAPTER XLII.
10JOSEPH SMITH'S LIFE AND WORK
54CHAPTER XLIII.
11Joseph the Prophet.
55CHAPTER XLIV.
12CHAPTER I.
56CHAPTER XLV.
13CHAPTER II.
57CHAPTER XLVI.
14CHAPTER III.
58CHAPTER XLVII.
15CHAPTER IV.
59CHAPTER XLVIII.
16CHAPTER V.
60CHAPTER XLIX.
17CHAPTER VI.
61CHAPTER L.
18CHAPTER VII.
62CHAPTER LI.
19CHAPTER VIII.
63CHAPTER LII.
20CHAPTER IX.
64CHAPTER LIII.
21CHAPTER X.
65CHAPTER LIV.
22CHAPTER XI.
66CHAPTER LV.
23CHAPTER XII.
67CHAPTER LVI.
24CHAPTER XIII.
68CHAPTER LVII.
25CHAPTER XIV.
69CHAPTER LVIII.
26CHAPTER XV.
70CHAPTER LIX.
27CHAPTER XVI.
71CHAPTER LX.
28CHAPTER XVII.
72CHAPTER LXI.
29CHAPTER XVIII.
73CHAPTER LXII.
30CHAPTER XIX.
74CHAPTER LXIII.
31CHAPTER XX.
75CHAPTER LXIV.
32CHAPTER XXI.
76CHAPTER LXV.
33CHAPTER XXII.
77CHAPTER LXVI.
34CHAPTER XXIII.
78ANECDOTES AND SAYINGS OF THE PROPHET.
35CHAPTER XXIV.
79APPENDIX.
36CHAPTER XXV.
80NOTE 1.
37CHAPTER XXVI.
81NOTE 2.
38CHAPTER XXVII.
82NOTE 3.
39CHAPTER XXVIII.
83NOTE 4.
40CHAPTER XXIX.
84NOTE 5.
41CHAPTER XXX.
85Analysis
42CHAPTER XXXI.
86Reflection
43CHAPTER XXXII.
87Memorable Quotes
44CHAPTER XXXIII.
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