The Restoration of the Gospel

"The Restoration of the Gospel" by Osborne J. P. Widtsoe is a religious book that tells the story of how divine authority was brought back to Earth. The book explains how the original teachings of Christianity were lost and then restored through special messengers from heaven. It starts with Joseph Smith, who, during a time of religious excitement in 1820, began searching for the true religion. Smith had a vision where he saw God and Jesus Christ, who told him not to join any of the churches at that time. This vision marked the beginning of Smith's mission to bring back the true gospel. The book also talks about the angel Moroni visiting Smith and the promise of the Book of Mormon. These events are important because they set the stage for the teachings and beliefs of the restored faith that are explained later in the book.