The Lectures on Faith by Jr. Joseph Smith
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| Author | Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844 |
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| Title | The Lectures on Faith |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by the Mormon Texts Project (http: //mormontextsproject.org) |
| Summary | "The Lectures on Faith" by Jr. Joseph Smith is a theological treatise written in the early 19th century. This work encapsulates key principles of the faith as espoused by the Church of the Latter Day Saints, primarily focusing on the nature of faith, its principles, and its significance in spirituality and divine understanding. The text discusses the foundational role of faith in revealed religion, exploring its definition, function, and ultimate importance for believers seeking understanding and connection with God. At the start of the text, Joseph Smith establishes faith as the first principle in revealed religion, asserting its necessity for action and belief in unseen truths. The opening section defines faith using biblical references, emphasizing that it is the assurance of things hoped for and serves as the driving force behind human actions. The Lectures explore how faith operates both in the temporal and spiritual realms, illustrating its power through scriptural examples and the history of humankind's relationship with God. The discussion lays the groundwork for more intricate theological concepts that follow, such as the attributes of God and His character, signaling a comprehensive exploration of faith and divine principles as central to understanding the Latter Day Saints' beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Faith |
| Subject | Latter Day Saint churches -- Doctrines |
| Subject | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Doctrines |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56684 |
| Release Date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 252 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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