2020
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4.12
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Though Hyrum Smith's name and legacy are revered by Latter-day Saints, the details of his life are often overshadowed by the tragedy of his death at Carthage. Gain new insights into the Prophet Joseph's older brother in The Other Insights from the Life of Hyrum Smith, an inspiring exploration of the history and character of a man described as "firm as the pillars of heaven." With facts gleaned from journals, church records, and firsthand accounts, renowned scholar Susan Easton Black presents an engaging narrative recounting Hyrum's childhood, his unwavering support of his brother, and the persecutions he faced as a result. Find strength and inspiration in witnessing the life of this pillar of the Restoration, and experience firsthand the fulfillment of the promise made to Hyrum in Section 124 of the Doctrine and that his "name [shall] be had in honorable remembrance from generation to generation, forever and ever."
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Author
Susan Easton Black
Author · 25 books
Susan Easton Black is a retired professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah. She is also an author of several books related to Joseph Smith, Jr. and the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (from Wikipedia)
