The Rise and Fall of Nauvoo
Enriched edition. A Journey Through Nauvoo's Triumphs and TragediesBy B. H. Roberts
Length11h 1m
About this audiobook
In "The Rise and Fall of Nauvoo," B. H. Roberts meticulously chronicles the complex history of the early Latter-day Saint settlement of Nauvoo, Illinois. Written in a narrative style that blends historical documentation with personal reflection, Roberts captures the fervent religious zeal, the sociopolitical dynamics, and the ultimate challenges faced by the community during the 1840s. His detailed examination of events, including the construction of the Nauvoo Temple and the founding of the controversial city, situates Nauvoo within the wider context of American religious movements and explores the tensions between burgeoning religious fervor and the prevailing societal norms of the time. B. H. Roberts, a prominent figure in early Mormon scholarship, was deeply embedded in the history and culture of his faith. His role as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles endowed him with a unique perspective on the internal struggles and triumphs of the Latter-day Saints in America. Motivated by a desire to preserve the legacy and narratives of his community, Roberts sought to contextualize their experiences amidst widespread persecution and misunderstanding. Roberts' work stands as a significant contribution to the field of American religious history and offers an insightful analysis for anyone interested in the intersections of faith, community, and society. This volume is highly recommended for scholars, students, and general readers seeking a comprehensive understanding of Nauvoo's extraordinary yet tumultuous legacy.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for 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
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (68)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHistory
Length11 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 5, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.: Footnotes
26CHAPTER XXIII.: Footnotes
2INTRODUCTION.
27CHAPTER XXIV.
3CHAPTER I.: Footnotes
28CHAPTER XXV.
4CHAPTER II.: Footnotes
29CHAPTER XXVI.
5CHAPTER III.: Footnotes
30THE VISION OF THE SON'S GLORY.
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER IV.
31THE FALL OF LUCIFER.
7CHAPTER V.
32OF THOSE WHO INHERIT THE CELESTIAL GLORY.
8CHAPTER VI.: Footnotes
33THOSE OF THE TERRESTRIAL GLORY.
9CHAPTER VII.: Footnotes
34THOSE WHO INHERIT THE TELESTIAL GLORY.
10CHAPTER VIII.
35SUMMARY OF THE GREAT VISION.
11CHAPTER IX.: Footnotes
36CHAPTER XXVII.
12CHAPTER X.
37OF JOHN'S BAPTISM.
13CHAPTER XI.
38OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
14W. W. PHELPS' LETTER TO JOSEPH SMITH.: JOSEPH SMITH'S LETTER TO W.W. PHELPS.
39THE GLORIOUS COMING OF THE SON OF GOD.
15CHAPTER XII.
40OF THE RESURRECTION.
16CHAPTER XIII.: Footnotes
41GOD'S AND ANGELS' TIME.
17CHAPTER XIV.
42THE EARTH IN ITS SANCTIFIED STATE.
18CHAPTER XV.
43CHAPTER XXXII.
19CHAPTER XVI.: Footnotes
44CHAPTER XXXIII.
20CHAPTER XVII.
45WHO SHALL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT?
21CHAPTER XVIII.
46APPENDICES.
22CHAPTER XIX.: Footnotes
47APPENDIX I.
23CHAPTER XX.: Footnotes
48APPENDIX II.
24CHAPTER XXI.: Footnotes
49APPENDIX III.
25CHAPTER XXII.
50APPENDIX IV.: Footnotes
More from B. H. Roberts
The Life of John Taylor (Annotated)B. H. Roberts14h 52m4.1 (97)$2 · $0.00
Outlines of Ecclesiastical HistoryB. H. Roberts17h 44m4.3 (17)$2 · $0.00
CoriantonB. H. Roberts2h 36m3.5 (21)$2 · $0.00
Joseph Smith the Prophet-Teacher: A DiscourseB. H. Roberts2h 21m4.2 (64)$1 · $0.00
Outlines of Ecclesiastical HistoryB. H. Roberts17h 40m4.3 (17)$2 · $0.00
A New Witness for God (Complete 3 Volumes)B. H. Roberts52h 49m$1 · $0.00
A New Witness for God: History of the Mormon Church and the Book of MormonB. H. Roberts52h 58m$1 · $0.00
A Brief History of IntelligenceMax S. Bennett12h 18m4.6 (6.6K)$29 · $0.00
Ghosts of HiroshimaCharles Pellegrino8h 59m4.5 (877)$23
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m4.7 (8.9K)$46 · $0.00
The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m4.6 (178K)$7 · $0.00
MotherlandJulia Ioffe17h 52m4.7 (2.5K)$40 · $0.00
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m4.7 (351)$20 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal11h 23m4.6 (2.6K)$29 · $0.00
We Crossed a Bridge and It TrembledWendy Pearlman6h4.6 (5.2K)$24 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m4.6 (2.6K)$8 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m4.6 (16.7K)$26 · $0.00
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m4.6 (16.1K)$29 · $0.00
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m4.6 (6.5K)$29 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m4.6 (927)$29 · $0.00
Balcony Over Jerusalem: A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and BeyondJohn Lyons12h 37m4.6 (1.4K)$33 · $0.00
BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m4.6 (3.2K)$33 · $0.00
Kings and PawnsHoward Bryant10h 9m4.6 (678)$29 · $0.00
No EscapeNury Turkel9h 30m4.6 (809)$28 · $0.00
Jubal Stone: U.S. Marshal: Blood Trail To Hell: A Western Adventure NovelCasey Nash3h 42m4.6 (3.2K)$18 · $0.00
Fall and RiseMitchell Zuckoff17h 23m4.6 (9.8K)$40 · $0.00
The SurvivorJosef Lewkowicz, Michael Calvin9h 22m4.6 (2.5K)$29 · $0.00
You may also like
Filling Up the Afflictions of ChristJohn Piper2h 52m4.5 (1.2K)$15
Broke, USAGary Rivlin12h 46m3.9 (1.5K)$33 · $0.00
CritoPlato35m4.3 (12.1K)$1.80 · $0.00
History of the Prophet Joseph, by His Mother (Annotated)Lucy Smith11h 17m4.6 (1.7K)$2 · $0.00
Warriors #5: A Dangerous PathErin Hunter7h 58m4.5 (69.1K)$26 · $0.00
Andersonville A Story of Rebel Military PrisonsJohn McElroy21h 19m4.2 (1.2K)$2.30
MuhammadDeepak Chopra8h 25m3.8 (2.1K)$22
The White RoseAmy Ewing8h 31m4.1 (29K)$26 · $0.00
Susan, Linda, Nina & CokieLisa Napoli10h 47m4.0 (4.9K)$20
Henry ClayHarlow Giles Unger8h 40m4.1 (1.1K)$20 · $0.00
My Own StoryEmmeline Pankhurst11h 57m4.4 (2.9K)$2 · $0.00
The History of Protestantism (Complete 24 Books in One Volume)James Aitken Wylie134h 42m4.4 (544)$1 · $0.00
MOTHER JONESMother Jones5h 44m4.2 (1K)$2 · $0.00
The Life of ElijahArthur W. Pink11h 44m4.4 (851)$23
The Chronicle of the Canons Regular of Mount St. AgnesÀ Kempis Thomas3h 36m$2 · $0.00
The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress of the Christian People Called QuakersWilliam Sewel53h 28m4.4 (62)$1 · $0.00
Roger Williams, Prophet and Pioneer of Soul-LibertyArthur Barsazou Strickland3h 37m$2 · $0.00
The Last Laird of MacNabVarious4h 16m$1 · $0.00
Society for Superseding the Necessity of Climbing BoysAnonymous54m$1 · $0.00
Essentials in Church HistoryJoseph Fielding Smith27h 3m4.1 (51)$2 · $0.00