Publisher's Synopsis
The Progress of Man: Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints is a book written by Joseph Fielding Smith, a former president of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, beliefs, and practices of the LDS Church, also known as the Mormon Church. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the LDS Church. The first section provides an introduction to the Church and its history, including the life of its founder, Joseph Smith. The second section covers the Church's beliefs, including its teachings on God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. The third section discusses the Church's organization and structure, including its priesthood and its system of local congregations. The fourth section of the book focuses on the Church's missionary efforts and its outreach to people around the world. The fifth section covers the Church's humanitarian efforts and its commitment to service and charity. The final section of the book provides a summary of the Church's history and its progress up to the present day. Throughout the book, Smith provides detailed explanations of the Church's teachings and practices, drawing on his own experiences as a member and leader of the Church. He also addresses common misconceptions and criticisms of the Church, offering a defense of its beliefs and practices. Overall, The Progress of Man: Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints is a comprehensive guide to the history, beliefs, and practices of the LDS Church, written by one of its most prominent leaders. It is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand this unique and influential religious movement.1936. Written by an Elder and Historian of the Church and a member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles. This is a brief treatise on the outlines of man's history upon the earth, his periods of advancement and retrogression, the governments and laws-divine and human-to which he has been subject through the ages, with a declaration that it is the right of Jesus Christ to rule and reign upon the Earth. Also a declaration that the hand of the Almighty has been over the nations, limiting them in their exercise of power, and turning their designs to His own purposes. The facts of history are interpreted in the light of the revealed Word of God, and the final destiny of the Earth and Man is foreshadowed. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
