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An Interesting Account of Several Remarkable Visions And of the Late Discovery of Ancient American Records

By Orson Pratt

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A man's divine visions lead to the revelation of ancient texts and the start of a new religious movement, facing opposition but guided by a higher power.

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2014-02-14
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"An Interesting Account of Several Remarkable Visions" by Orson Pratt is a story about religious experiences and the finding of old writings from America. It mainly talks about Joseph Smith's visions and how he looked for religious truth. The book goes over Smith's journey, telling about times when he saw divine things and how he tried to figure out what the real rules of Christianity were. It points out important visions that show Smith was a prophet and how he started his church. The story also shows the problems Smith and his followers had, along with how divine help was used to translate old, holy writings, which ended up becoming the "Book of Mormon." Pratt makes it clear that these happenings were important for bringing back the true gospel and what the followers believed about their purpose and the coming of the Messiah.

About the Author

Orson Pratt Sr. was an American religious leader and mathematician who was an original member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Christ. He became a member of the Quorum of the Twelve of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a leading Mormon theologian and writer until his death.

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