Defense of the Faith and the Saints (Volume 2 of 2)

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Defense of the Faith and the Saints (Volume 2 of 2)

by B. H. (Brigham Henry) Roberts

EN·~16 hours·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total
1

DEFENSE OF THE FAITH AND THE SAINTS

0:13
2

GENERAL FOREWORD

5:14
3

Part I. Origin of the Book of Mormon. - SCHROEDER-ROBERTS DEBATE.

5:54:18
4

THE ORIGIN OF THE BOOK OF MORMON.

0:03
5

I.

7:22
6

II.

3:01
7

III. FROM RIGDON TO SMITH via P. P. PRATT.

11:14
8

IV.

15:15
9

THE ORIGIN OF THE BOOK OF MORMON.

0:05
10

I.

5:03

Description

This volume offers a meticulous, early‑twentieth‑century defense of a faith often misunderstood by outsiders. Drawing on a wealth of contemporary testimony, the author walks listeners through the contested origins of a key scripture, confronting popular theories about handwritten sources and alleged plagiarism. The first section presents detailed rebuttals to critics, weaving together legal‑style arguments, witness accounts, and historical context to illustrate how the work emerged from genuine religious experience rather than literary theft.

The second part turns to doctrinal matters, summarizing recent church addresses and clarifying common misconceptions about core teachings such as divine nature, prophetic visions, and the role of women. By juxtaposing official statements with the author’s reasoned commentary, the book paints a vivid picture of a community striving to articulate its beliefs amid external scrutiny. Listeners will come away with a clearer sense of the intellectual and spiritual foundations that underpin the movement’s ongoing story.

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Language

en

Duration

~16 hours (931K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by the Mormon Texts Project (http://mormontextsproject.org), with thanks to Trevor Nysetvold for proofreading.

Release date

2016-08-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

B. H. (Brigham Henry) Roberts

B. H. (Brigham Henry) Roberts

1857–1933

A forceful Latter-day Saint historian and public speaker, he helped shape how early Mormon history was written and defended. His life also crossed into politics, where a contested election made him a national figure.

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