Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days: The Standard of Truth: 1815–1846
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Get 30 days of Standard free
Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days: The Standard of Truth: 1815–1846
Buy Now for £14.20
-
Narrated by:
-
Hillary Straga
Summary
In 1820, a young farm boy in search of truth has a vision of God the Father and Jesus Christ. Three years later, an angel guides him to an ancient record buried in a hill near his home. With God’s help, he translates the record and organizes the Savior’s church in the latter days. Soon others join him, accepting the invitation to become Saints through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
But opposition and violence follow those who defy old traditions to embrace restored truths. The women and men who join the church must choose whether or not they will stay true to their covenants, establish Zion, and proclaim the gospel to a troubled world.
The Standard of Truth is the first book in Saints, a new, four-volume narrative history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Fast-paced, meticulously researched, Saints recounts true stories of Latter-day Saints across the globe and answers the Lord’s call to write history “for the good of the church, and for the rising generations” (Doctrine and Covenants 69:8).
©2018 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (P)2018 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsContinue the series
The Church has produced something remarkable: a detailed, honest, and deeply engaging account of the founding years (1815–1846) that reads like a novel while remaining rigorously faithful to the sources. The storytelling is vivid and compelling—you feel the cold of the Sacred Grove, the tension in Nauvoo, the grief of Liberty Jail, and the quiet faith of ordinary members whose names finally appear alongside the familiar leaders.
What sets this volume apart is its transparency. Difficult moments—polygamy, the Mountain Meadows aftermath (touched on later), financial struggles, and human mistakes—are addressed directly and in context, without defensiveness or gloss. Yet the focus never shifts from the central miracle: a young man’s prayer, a book translated by the gift and power of God, and a church restored through prophets and revelation.
The writing is beautiful, the pacing excellent, and the footnotes and sourcing impeccable. Side stories of lesser-known saints are woven in seamlessly, reminding us that the Restoration was carried forward by thousands of faithful men, women, and children whose devotion still inspires.
Whether you are a lifelong member wanting a richer understanding of your heritage or someone curious about Latter-day Saint origins, this book is essential reading. It strengthens testimony, broadens perspective, and leaves you eager for Volume 2.
Incredible book
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.