How close are we to the Second Coming? Are we assigned guardian angels? Did we choose our eternal companion in the premortal world? Are children who die before the age of accountability saved in the highest degree of the celestial kingdom? These are just some of the compelling questions examined by Joseph Fielding McConkie in this fascinating book of answers to gospel questions.

The correspondence in this pamphlet was brought about through the wilful misrepresentation of the doctrines of the Latter-day Saints and the unwarranted abuse of the authorities of the Church by Mr. Richard C. Evans, in an interview which appeared in the Toronto (Canada) Daily Star of January 28, 1905. A copy of the interview was placed in the hands of the writer, who, on February 19th following, replied to Mr. Evans in an open letter which was published in the Toronto Star on or about the...

The greatest of all the gifts of God unto his children, is the gift of salvation.The greatest of all his works, to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man, which constitutes his glory.For this grand and glorious purpose, worlds are created by him and peopled with his children. He gives to them his commandments, granting the power to choose for themselves whether or not they will obey. Those who obey him in all things he has promised great blessings, they shall b...

"Essentials in Church History" by Joseph Fielding Smith is a comprehensive exploration of the foundational events and figures in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Smith, a prominent church leader and historian, meticulously outlines the key developments from the early days of the church, emphasizing the significance of revelations, the establishment of church governance, and the challenges faced by early members. His narrative is both informative and engaging,...

This book, by Mormon apostle and later Prophet Joseph Fielding Smith, was written in response to a number of attacks on the teachings of the Utah-based Mormon Church by ministers of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, now known as the Community of Christ. Within this book, Elder Smith undertook to explain the origins of the Reorganized Church, the question of succession in the Presidency, and the most prominent differences between the two churches.

Written by respected gospel scholars, Joseph Fielding McConkie, Robert L. Millet, and Brent L. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the Book of Mormon—the doctrine. As coauthor Robert Millet explains, 'though the story of the Book of Mormon, the narrative, is true and inspiring, the power of the Book of Mormon lies in its doctrine and in its precepts.' The series quotes each verse of Book of Mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture ...

Written by respected gospel scholars, Joseph Fielding McConkie, Robert L. Millet, and Brent L. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the Book of Mormon—the doctrine. As coauthor Robert Millet explains, 'though the story of the Book of Mormon, the narrative, is true and inspiring, the power of the Book of Mormon lies in its doctrine and in its precepts.' The series quotes each verse of Book of Mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture ...

"Blood Atonement and the Origin of Plural Marriage: A Discussion" by R. C. Evans and Joseph Fielding Smith delves into the complex and often controversial topics of blood atonement and plural marriage within the context of Latter-day Saint theology. The authors explore the historical and doctrinal foundations of these practices, examining their implications for the early Mormon community. Through a careful analysis of scriptural references and historical accounts, the book seeks to clarify...

'I just bought my second copy of 'Revelations of the Restoration.' I lost my first copy with all my markings and highlights and I was sick for a week. After I turned the house upside down looking for it, I bought another, because there is no way I was going to go through this Church History year without it. Not only is it an exceptional commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants, but it's also a commentary on the Lectures on Faith, and the Pearl of Great Price as well as the Wentworth Le...

The publication of this text, The Way to Perfection, has come about through repeated requests from our workers for a faith-promoting discussion of doctrinal principles and historical themes which justify the large place salvation for the living and the dead occupies in the life of every Latter-day Saint. After much hesitation on his part the author was persuaded, and appointed, by the Board of Directors of the Genealogical Society of Utah, to undertake such a work.The principles of...

Many suppose agency to be the God-given right to choose between good and evil. Were this the case, it could be argued that God gave us the right to do evil. This simply is not so. By way of analogy, our nation was formed to insure to its citizens the freedom of choice, but no one supposed that this granted anyone the right to disobey its laws. Similarly, agency does not grant us the rights to disobey the laws of God. What it gives us is power to change the world for good. This insightful b...

Bitter Fruits of Bondage is the late Armstead L. Robinson’s magnum opus, a controversial history that explodes orthodoxies on both sides of the historical debate over why the South lost the Civil War.Recent studies, while conceding the importance of social factors in the unraveling of the Confederacy, still conclude that the South was defeated as a result of its losses on the battlefield, which in turn resulted largely from the superiority of Northern military manpower and industri...