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Rough Stone Rolling
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Founder of the largest indigenous Christian church in American history, Joseph Smith published the 584-page Book of Mormon when he was 23 and went on to organize a church, found cities, and attract thousands of followers before his violent death at age 38. Richard Bushman, an esteemed cultural historian and a practicing Mormon, moves beyond the popular stereotype of Smith as a colorful fraud to explore his personality, his relationships with others, and how he received revelations.
An arresting narrative of the birth of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling also brilliantly evaluates the prophet's bold contributions to Christian theology and his cultural place in the modern world.
©2005 Richard Lyman Bushman (P)2018 TantorListeners also enjoyed...
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Can't get over "Nauvoo" pronunciation
- By Emily Christensen on 03-10-20
By: Benjamin E. Park
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History of the Prophet Joseph by His Mother
- By: LDS Audiobook Foundation, Lucy Mack Smith
- Narrated by: C.M. Rick
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
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Legacy LDS Audiobook Foundation is proud to present History of the Prophet Joseph by His Mother, with new additional faith-building content written specifically for the modern listener. Biography of Joseph Smith as written by his mother, Lucy Mack Smith. Shortly following the death of Joseph Smith in 1844, and into 1845, Lucy Mack Smith dictated her recollections and family story to Nauvoo schoolteacher Martha Jane Coray. Coray worked with her husband to compile these books of notes and other sources into a manuscript, which was then copied.
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Narrator not familiar with pronunciations...
- By JoAnn H. Tolman on 11-27-18
By: LDS Audiobook Foundation, and others
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Understanding Your Endowment
- By: Cory Jensen
- Narrated by: Jonathan Rabe
- Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
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Based primarily upon the scriptures, Understanding Your Endowment explores the meaning of the temple endowment in our daily lives. The intent of this audiobook is to enrich your temple experience. It is made for believing Latter-day Saints who would like to better understand their own endowment.
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great mature explanation of the lds faith
- By Shawn Garner on 06-10-19
By: Cory Jensen
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Exodus Endowment
- Understanding What It Means When President Russell M. Nelson Tells Us Temple Ordinances Are "Ancient" (Deeper Understanding for Latter-Day Saints)
- By: Russell McConkie
- Narrated by: Russell Elkins
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
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Have you noticed that President Russell M. Nelson keeps reminding us that the modern temple endowment has “ancient” roots? If you do not know what this means—if you do not have a solid understanding of what was done in the temples of ancient Israel—then you are missing many of the most basic and important aspects of your temple experience. Unfortunately, it is very common for someone to enter the temple for the first time with little to no understanding of what to expect.
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A Must for All Latter-day Saints!
- By Teri on 01-04-24
By: Russell McConkie
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The Spirit of Revelation
- By: David A. Bednar
- Narrated by: Susan Bednar
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
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In our rapidly changing world, our need for spiritual guidance has never been greater. As we seek to discern truth amidst the clamor of dissenting voiced in order to worship, minister, and lead our families effectively, we rely on the Spirit's help every day.
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Hearing this book narrated by Elder and Sister Bednar made it even more precious to me.
- By Sheri on 02-19-25
By: David A. Bednar
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The Kolob Theorem, a Mormon’s View of God’s Starry Universe
- By: Lynn M. Hilton
- Narrated by: Lynn M. Hilton
- Length: 2 hrs and 1 min
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The Kolob Theorem written by Professor Lynn M. Hilton allows us to see more clearly the celestial home we lived in before we were born and the home we will live in after we die. These places appear more real; they are made of matter, some of very fine and pure matter, and exist in time and space. Lynn, as a man of faith, unites in a single theory, scientific evidence and sources from the standard works of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to account for the form and structure of all of God’s worlds, planets, and suns.
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Tried to keep an open mind
- By Anonymous User on 12-30-19
By: Lynn M. Hilton
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American Crucifixion
- The Murder of Joseph Smith and the Fate of the Mormon Church
- By: Alex Beam
- Narrated by: Michael Prichard
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
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On June 27, 1844, a mob stormed the jail in the dusty frontier town of Carthage, Illinois. Clamorous and angry, they were hunting down a man they saw as a grave threat to their otherwise quiet lives: The founding prophet of Mormonism, Joseph Smith. They wanted blood. At thirty-nine years old, Smith had already lived an outsized life. In addition to starting the Church of Latter-Day Saints and creating his own "Golden Bible" - the Book of Mormon - he had worked as a water-dowser and treasure hunter.
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All religious histories are not created equal
- By Kendra on 07-01-14
By: Alex Beam
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Blood of the Prophets
- Brigham Young and the Massacre at Mountain Meadows
- By: Will Bagley
- Narrated by: Charles Henderson Norman
- Length: 20 hrs and 17 mins
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The massacre at Mountain Meadows on September 11, 1857, was the single most violent attack on a wagon train in the 30-year history of the Oregon and California trails. Yet it has been all but forgotten. Will Bagley's Blood of the Prophets is an award-winning, riveting account of the attack on the Baker-Fancher wagon train by Mormons in the local militia and a few Paiute Indians.
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Will Bagley Hits Another One Out of the Park
- By TERRY A DELBENE author of 'Dem Bon'z on 08-31-15
By: Will Bagley
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Joseph Smith for President
- The Prophet, the Assassins, and the Fight for American Religious Freedom
- By: Spencer W. McBride
- Narrated by: Christopher Grove
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
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Though Joseph Smith's run for president is now best remembered for its gruesome end, the renegade campaign was revolutionary. Smith called for the total abolition of slavery, the closure of the country's penitentiaries, and the reestablishment of a national bank to stabilize the economy. But Smith's most important proposal was for an expansion of protections for religious minorities. At a time when the Bill of Rights did not apply to individual states, Smith sought to empower the federal government to protect minorities when states failed to do so.
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Incredible look at a fascinating time in history
- By Jim Johnson on 03-11-22
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One by One
- By: David A. Bednar
- Narrated by: David A. Bednar
- Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
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The Lord tells us that "the worth of souls is great," in His sight (Doctrine and Covenants 18:10). But how can we know what is true? How can we gain a greater sense of the worth of every soul—including our own? In his latest book, Elder David A. Bednar offers a compelling look at a pattern the Lord uses to bless His people: He works with us on an individual basis, one by one. Demonstrating that pattern as it occurs throughout the scriptures, in the lives of many Church leaders, and in his own ministry, Elder Bednar opens our hearts to the Lord's love for us.
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That the author read his own book.
- By Sheryl on 04-24-25
By: David A. Bednar
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A Case for the Book of Mormon
- By: Tad R. Callister
- Narrated by: Tad R. Callister
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
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Before The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was officially organized, its keystone was in place. That keystone, the Book of Mormon, has been shared, studied, respected, and embraced by millions of people the world over. It has also been scrutinized, analyzed, dismissed, even ridiculed by critics for nearly 200 years. In this volume, best-selling author Tad Callister offers a comprehensive overview of many of the critics' claims and provides carefully reasoned explanations that shed new light on the discussion.
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Excellent insight and research
- By B. Yonder on 04-21-25
By: Tad R. Callister
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- KellysHero718
- 10-27-19
Remarkable in Every Way
The fairest and most complete account of Joseph Smith’s life I’ve encountered, and by far the best researched. It is an astonishing story of an astonishing man and an astonishing era. Well done.
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- Clarence Wolinski
- 03-22-21
For a member, a very good job of just presenting fact
I found bushman account very detailed and a very “matter of fact” approach. Facts that could shake one’s testimony of our religion but should strengthen it knowing Joseph smith was just a man . He was an ordinary man who was a prophet by all definitions. The way bushman presents it is very down the middle when you add in all factors and I didn’t feel he held any punches. I actually learned a lot and sometimes found myself looking through the lens of those who became disenchanted with Bro Jospeh and feeling empathic for their cause. Overall a beautiful collage of detail and collective narrative surely to edify even the non believer.
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- Jeff M.
- 05-29-18
great book.
This feels like a fair overview of the controversial life of Joseph Smith. without skirting the thorny issues, Bushman presents an honest assessment of a most remarkable American historical figure
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- WENDY
- 09-21-22
Imperative reading for all Mormons
This is a must read for any member of the Mormon church or those wanting a factual history of the church. I was referred to this book to gain a fuller picture of church history and to learn about many facts not told in the polished narrative of the church’s missionary discussions or Sunday school lessons. It is for the reader willing to think critically of their faith and that which they believe to be true. Richard Lyman Bushman is a scholar, has worked extensively on the JS Paper’s project, and this book can be purchased directly through Deseret Book. If you are someone who truly wants to know the truth, I highly recommend this book.
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- ctr1
- 05-01-19
Narrator's pronunciation is terrible
The improper pronunciation of names and places. prevented me from hearing the author's voice and appreciating the excellent scholarship of the work. Dr. Bushman presents a fascinating, highly academic and honest well-rounded view of Joseph Smith's origins, influences, and accomplishments it is also a history of the founding and establishment of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints up to his martyrdom in 1844. He explores areas that many would prefer not to explore, but handles them delicately and doesn't shy away from addressing some "sticky" issues that often show up in anti-Mormon literature. When described against the backdrop of the time, location, and culture, they generally fall into their proper perspective for the setting. In the final analysis this book supported my ever-growing love for the prophet and faith that he truly was a prophet. It is reassuring to me that the Lord uses imperfect people to accomplish His work. The book is more an academic treatise than a story. There is a ton of information in it but for a fiction reader like myself I had to work hard to get through it. I found the index to be frustratingly incomplete.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-16-23
Informative and engaging but a bit lacking of detail at times
The narration was well-crafted, my only issue lies in wanting more detail through the experiences of Joseph and the saints. I feel the author at points leaves out interesting faith-promoting experiences under the guise of wanting to appeal to a larger non-LDS audience. The work as a whole however, is well done and definitely worth the read.
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- James R.
- 03-14-23
Have enough respect to learn how to pronounce...
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It showed a critical yet faithful telling of Joseph Smiths history that doesn't shy away from things like polygamy or his temper.
My main issue is with the narrator. He mispronounced many things, including names. How do you get "Parlay" out of Parley. The name Adam Ondi Ahman is understandably unique. But the first word is NOT Ah-dom. Take 5 minutes to ask someone involved in the work and find out. Butchering Book of Mormon names is kind of offensive, I wouldn't just grab someone's unique scripture and not double check myself with a practitioner of the faith.
Great book, lazy workmanship.
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- Avi Elliott
- 06-23-23
Maybe consult a Mormon for pronunciation
Book it excellent, well researched and well written despite taking detours maybe slightly to far at time into an exploration of Mormon doctrine. There are a few matters, very small all of them, which it seemed to me the author shyed away from on the excuse that they were not directly about Joseph. For example the Rockwell family is only mentioned once in the first half of the book, and Porter Rockwell is not mentioned directly by name until towards the end, and then only briefly. Porter Rockwell can be a controversial figure for Brighamite Mormons because of statements by later Brighamite prophets declaring he was exalted in the highest degrees of heaven dispite being a famed heavy drinker until his death. Other seeming contradictions of Brighamite Mormon doctrine in the life of Joseph, such as the fact that he continued to drink until literally the hour of his death are mentioned quickly and then moved past.
It's hard to blame the author for these complaints however, as he states his bias upfront, being a faithful Brighamite Mormon himself. One can forgive these small infractions especially in light of his otherwise extremely high level of historical fidelity.
However, the narrator, while getting the pronunciation of many commonly mispronounced Mormon terms and names correct, still gets a few wrong. Parly Pratt is pronounced by him as 'Par-lay', it's correct pronunciation being 'Par-lee'. More egregious is his pronunciation of Adam-Ondi-Ahmen. I'm not sure I could recreate how the narrator says it, but it is pronounced 'Adam (as in the name Adam) On-die Ah-man'. his pronunciation drove me absolutely nuts.
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- Clay Wengreen
- 12-05-23
Thoughtful insights
This book made the prophet into a man for me, in a way that looked at every side imaginable.
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- Rachel
- 12-20-23
Very thorough
He does an excellent job of explaining everything even the parts that may be hard to hear. Joseph Smith was an imperfect man but all prophets except Jesus Christ were.
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