Part 3: Joseph Smith in a Personal World

Authors

BYU Studies

Keywords

Mormon studies, Joseph Smith

Abstract

Joseph Smith cared intensely about the personal world. He related to individuals. He championed the exercise of individual conscience. He promoted personal revelation. For this part, the presenter was asked to provide insights into Joseph Smith the man, who became devoutly revered by his followers as the Prophet Joseph Smith. What can be known of his background, his personality, his challenges, his opposition, and his charisma? What has drawn people to him? This presentation opens several windows into the mind and heart of a complex human being who responded to a call from God to undertake a divine work.

Recommended Citation

Studies, BYU (2005) "Part 3: Joseph Smith in a Personal World," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 44: Iss. 4, Article 13.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol44/iss4/13