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History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 5

By Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a time of persecution and uncertainty, the leader of a new faith fights to protect his people while introducing radical ideas that will forever change their destiny.

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2019-11-19
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"History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 5" by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, chronicles a defining period for the early Latter-day Saints, specifically from May 1842 to August 1843, by documenting the life and leadership of Joseph Smith. Facing threats and legal battles, particularly the attempts to extradite him to Missouri, Smith navigates treacherous waters while simultaneously shaping the doctrine of his burgeoning church with new ceremonies and controversial teachings, amidst the backdrop of internal drama with figures like Dr. John C. Bennett and the external pressures from a hostile world.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, informally known as the LDS Church or Mormon Church, is the largest Latter Day Saint denomination. Founded by Joseph Smith during the Second Great Awakening, the church is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has established congregations and built temples worldwide. According to the church, as of 2023, it has over 17.2 million members of which over 6.8 million live in the U.S. The church also reports over 99,000 volunteer missionaries and 350 temples.

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