History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
(supposedly) by Joseph Smith
This 'official history' of the early LDS Church is edited from the Utah church's viewpoint. Although the church hasn’t officially denounced this history as being written by someone other than Joseph Smith, the fact is that much of it was not written by him and most of it was put together after he was dead. The early church historians did many creative things with this history including adding prophecies attributable to Joseph Smith that had been “fulfilled” after his death. (Hmmmm... seems like the early Christians did the same thing). The early historians also censored much of the material to make it more “faith promoting”.
This history would still be very disturbing (although few active members have bothered to read it) in the eyes of most Mormons who are only familiar with the typical “Sunday School” sanitized version of the church’s supposed spotless history. This 7 volume set read in conjunction with the Quinn & Newell books will give you a fairly accurate look at the beginnings of Mormonism--far more so then if you look to your seminary teacher, gospel doctrine class or Ensign for a true glimpse of Mormon history.
This is an excerpt from a "anti-Mormon" site http://www.lds-mormon.com/history.shtml
I'm still searching for an "official" Church issued statement that this book is accurate. Logophile Do you know?
Quinn a known bitter homosexual and liar!
Expelled scholar (QUINN) of Mormon history can't find work Monday, April 10, 2006
BTW
In the meantime, Mr. Quinn sleeps on a futon in his mother's condominium and says he can't afford health insurance, car repairs or Internet access. His library of books on Mormon and American social history lies boxed up in her garage and closets
Interesting what makes it into doctrine and what doesn't. It seems sort of loosey goosey as it can be changed at any given moment. (revelation) Certainly would keep a Mormon on his toes! :)
How does someone in the Morman faith keep it all straight and current as to what is doctrine and what is currently being taught?
>>This 'official history' of the early LDS Church is edited from the Utah church's
>>viewpoint. Although the church hasn’t officially denounced this history as being
>>written by someone other than Joseph Smith, the fact is that much of it was not written
>>by him and most of it was put together after he was dead.
Is there a source for this, or do you have personal knowledge (NY Times journalism standards?)
>>The early church historians did many creative things with this history including adding
>>prophecies attributable to Joseph Smith that had been “fulfilled” after his death.
>>(Hmmmm... seems like the early Christians did the same thing). The early historians
>>also censored much of the material to make it more “faith promoting”.
There are two kinds of lies, lies and damnable lies, this falls into the second category. To state propaganda from an obvious anti site well, I had thought better of you CC.
>>I'm still searching for an "official" Church issued statement that this book is accurate.
>>Logophile Do you know?
You will search in vain.
Give ma a minute, I am writing your ‘Official History’, and will have it posted shortly. /Sarc