Brigham Young's Word of Wisdom Legacy

Authors

Paul H. Peterson
Ronald W. Walker

Keywords

Mormon studies, Brigham Young, Word of Wisdom

Abstract

During the thirty-three years that Brigham Young led The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1844-77, he set the Church on a course of following the Word of Wisdom to the letter. While most Church members failed to obey the revelation's proscriptions during Brigham's lifetime, he set the goal that members would eventually comply with the Word of Wisdom. During his tenure, he changed the standard from moderate use of tobacco, alcohol, tea, and coffee to full abstinence.

Recommended Citation

Peterson, Paul H. and Walker, Ronald W. (2003) "Brigham Young's Word of Wisdom Legacy," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 42: Iss. 3, Article 2.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol42/iss3/2