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
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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)
26CHAPTER XV.
2Introduction
27CHAPTER XVI.
3Synopsis
28CHAPTER XVII.
4Historical Context
29CHAPTER XVIII.
5PREFACE.
30CHAPTER XIX.
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6THE HOUR
31CHAPTER XX.
7THE APOSTASY AND THE RESTORATION.
32CHAPTER XXI.
8THE MAN
33CHAPTER XXII.
9THE "CHOICE SEER."
34CHAPTER XXIII.
10JOSEPH SMITH'S LIFE AND WORK
35CHAPTER XXIV.
11Joseph the Prophet.
36CHAPTER XXV.
12CHAPTER I.
37CHAPTER XXVI.
13CHAPTER II.
38CHAPTER XXVII.
14CHAPTER III.
39CHAPTER XXVIII.
15CHAPTER IV.
40CHAPTER XXIX.
16CHAPTER V.
41CHAPTER XXX.
17CHAPTER VI.
42CHAPTER XXXI.
18CHAPTER VII.
43CHAPTER XXXII.
19CHAPTER VIII.
44CHAPTER XXXIII.
20CHAPTER IX.
45CHAPTER XXXIV.
21CHAPTER X.
46CHAPTER XXXV.
22CHAPTER XI.
47CHAPTER XXXVI.
23CHAPTER XII.
48CHAPTER XXXVII.
24CHAPTER XIII.
49CHAPTER XXXVIII.
25CHAPTER XIV.
50CHAPTER XXXIX.
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