Joseph Smith the Prophet-Teacher

First published in 1908, Joseph Smith the Prophet-Teacher is a landmark work by Brigham Henry Roberts (B. H. Roberts)—General Authority, historian, and one of the most influential intellectual voices in Latter-day Saint history. Rather than recounting the familiar events of Joseph Smith’s life, Roberts focuses on what he regarded as the Prophet’s highest and noblest role: that of a teacher of divine truth. Written to honor the anniversary of Joseph Smith’s birth, this volume emphasizes the value of Joseph Smith as a Prophet-Teacher, exploring the depth, originality, and spiritual power of his teachings. Roberts situates Joseph among the great figures of American history, referencing Josiah Quincy’s celebrated Figures of the Past, which placed Joseph Smith in the company of John…