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Rough Stone Rolling
In our opinion, the best historiographical depiction of the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith ever written.
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The Reading List
Our favorite books on church history, Book of Mormon studies, and LDS theology — the shelf we keep coming back to.
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Foundational works on the history of the restoration — from the prophet Joseph through Brigham and beyond.
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In our opinion, the best historiographical depiction of the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith ever written.
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A comprehensive analysis of the lives and testimonies of the witnesses to the golden plates.
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A history of Anti-Mormonism and the story of antagonism toward the restoration, explained through an academic lens.
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Roberts didn't have access to some sources we now have, but his reconstruction is second to none in detail and quality.
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Arrington's depiction of Brigham Young is as good as they come. Nothing has helped us understand Brigham quite like his work.
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A multi-volume work by perhaps the world's leading authority on the polygamy of the prophet. Brian Hales is legendary.
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The scholars and historians making the case for the Book of Mormon — historically and theologically.
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Don Bradley is one of the best historians we have. His reconstruction of the lost manuscript is unmatched.
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The whole series is fantastic, but Spencer frames 1 Nephi in a way that makes the rest of the Book of Mormon click theologically.
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An excellent exploration of the historical aspects of the Book of Mormon — hitting on the key textual elements that indicate its historicity.
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Heavy hitters in Latter-day Saint theology — atonement, grace, christology, and the foundations.
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We think this is the most comprehensive and compelling presentation of LDS theology ever created. A must-read.
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A reflective and poetic work from Ostler — presents the LDS theology of atonement and Christology beautifully.
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Givens presents the God of Mormonism as one who transcends traditional conceptions — a paradigm-shifting theology of a God that suffers with us.
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Givens goes deep into the foundations of Mormon theology — the fundamental questions of the universe, the soul, and God.
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Miller uses his philosophical background to explore the LDS conceptions of salvation, grace, the fall, and redemption.
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Elder Holland hit so heavy with this one — one of the most prophetic treatments of LDS Christology ever written.
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One of the only systematic works of philosophical theology from an LDS leader — Roberts doesn't miss.
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