This study investigates Brigham Young and his fellow apostles in the 1830s as they gradually became an effective quorum and moved toward eventual ascendancy. It examines the all-encompassing religious framework from which Brigham Young acted and uses it to shed light on both the complex issues confronting early Mormons and on his emergence as a leader.

The Emergence of Brigham Young and the Twelve to Mormon Leadership

RONALD K. ESPLIN

BYU Studies

Men With a Mission: The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the British Isles, 1837-1841

In 1838, suffering from persecution, hardship, and uncertainty, members of the Quorum of the Twelve must have been astonished at the revelation that said: And next spring, let them depart to go over the great waters, and there promulgate my gospel. Their adventures in the British Isles are a truly epic story in Latter-day Saint missionary work poignant, powerful, and inspiring. 
 Men with a Mission is a carefully researched, compelling account of that work, taking us to such renowned places as the River Ribble, John Benbow s picturesque farm, and the docks of Liverpool. This is the story of how those courageous young leaders (their average age was thirty-one) preached, published, confronted devils and persecutors, battled poverty, walked great distances, suffered homesickness, and won the hearts and loyalty of those who became the British Saints.

Men with a Mission: The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the British Isles, 1837-1841

History

David J. Whittaker

James B. Allen

Europe

Deseret Book

Documents, Volume 5: October 1835-January 1838 covers nearly two and a half years of Latter-day Saint history as it documents some of the highest and lowest points of Joseph Smith's life. The fall and winter of 1835-1836 saw a flurry of activity to finish the House of the Lord in Kirtland as well as Joseph Smith's work to unify the priesthood quorums. In March 1836, the Saints dedicated the new temple to God and experiences tremendous outpourings of His Spirit, many of which are documented here. The story of the next twenty-two months is one of financial hardship and challenges to the Prophet's leadership. The establishment and failure of the Kirtland Safety Society Bank loom large. The volume ends with Joseph Smith, fearful for his life, departing Kirtland to move his family to Missouri.

The Joseph Smith Papers Documents, Volume 5, October 1835 - January 1838

Matthew J. Grow

Matthew C. Godfrey

Religion & Spirituality

The Church Historian's Press

The ten months covered by this volume were relatively peaceful and optimistic--the Nauvoo charter had just been approved, and Joseph Smith and the Saints were busy building the Nauvoo temple and establishing the municipal infrastructure of the new city. While performing his duties as a member of the newly formed Nauvoo City Council and as the lieutenant general of the Nauvoo Legion, Joseph Smith faced the challenges of accommodating the influx of immigrating converts and making debt payments on land acquired in the Nauvoo area. Though heavily preoccupied by these civic and business matters, Joseph Smith continued to lead and teach the Saints in his role as prophet.

The Joseph Smith Papers Documents, Volume 8: February-November 1841

The Church Historian's Press and Deseret Book

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