BYU Studies Quarterly
Article Title
Part 4: Joseph Smith and the Theological World
Keywords
Mormon studies, Joseph Smith, theology
Abstract
While Joseph Smith lived in what could be called early nineteenth-century Protestant America, many of his teachings, though bearing a close resemblance to biblical Christianity, stood in stark contrast with the theologies of other religions. Distinctively, he insisted on the need for modern and continuing revelation. While Joseph Smith never thought of himself as a theologian, his experiences and declarations have theological implications. What theological answers did Joseph Smith offer the world? What problems do those answers solve? What problems do they raise? Authors in this part also address the issue of divine discourse beyond the Bible and the odyssey involved in being not only a “true” but also a “living” church over time.
Recommended Citation
Studies, BYU
(2005)
"Part 4: Joseph Smith and the Theological World,"
BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 44:
Iss.
4, Article 15.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol44/iss4/15