George Q. Cannon

The Life of Joseph Smith, the Prophet (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The life of Joseph Smith, the prophet is a biography by George Q. Cannon. It depicts the life of Joseph Smith Jr., religious leader and founder of Mormonism and the Latter Day Saint movement.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 493
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339557062
• Artikelnr.: 69544311

Autorenporträt

George Quayle Cannon (January 11, 1827 - April 12, 1901) was a significant figure in the Latter Day Saint movement and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Born in Liverpool, England, Cannon was a tireless advocate for the church's teachings and played a crucial role in the expansion and settlement of Latter-day Saint communities in the Mountain West of the United States. After immigrating to the United States and engaging in the obligatory travail of an early Mormon pioneer, Cannon rose to prominence through his work as a publisher, editor, and church-appointed diplomat. His literary contributions include a seminal biography of Joseph Smith, the founder of the LDS Church, entitled 'The Life of Joseph Smith, the Prophet,' which provided a sympathetic and comprehensive account of Smith's achievements and the spiritual legacy he left for followers of Mormonism. Cannon's narrative style weaves testimonial reverence with historical discourse, engaging readers in the spiritual journey and the socio-religious context that informed the early church's development. His works continue to be a resource for students and scholars exploring the complexities of religious history and the evolution of the Latter-day Saint institution. In addition to his literary undertakings, Cannon's influence extended to Mormon educational and political spheres, where his acumen was no less impactful.