History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 6

This volume concentrates on the brief but momentous nine‑month stretch from September 1843 to June 1844, the final chapter of the early history of the Latter‑day Saint movement. Within these pages, listeners will hear the Prophet’s own journal entries alongside a wealth of contemporary documents, painting a vivid picture of a community striving to build a thriving city in Nauvoo while confronting mounting opposition.

The narrative follows the escalating pressures from both internal dissent and hostile external forces, illustrating how the Saints’ industriousness transformed a modest settlement into Illinois’s most populous and commercially active town. As the account draws to the martyrdom of Joseph and his brother Hyrum, it also sets the stage for the church’s transition to new leadership. The detailed records offer a clear window into the challenges, ambitions, and daily life of those who lived through this turbulent period.