Letters Exhibiting the Most Prominent Doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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Letters Exhibiting the Most Prominent Doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

by Orson Spencer

EN·~6 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
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LETTERS EXHIBITING THE MOST PROMINENT DOCTRINES OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.

0:27
2

PREFACE.

3:05
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LETTER FROM THE REV. WILLIAM CROWELL, A. M. TO ORSON SPENCER, A. B.

3:53
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LETTERS IN REPLY BY ORSON SPENCER, A. B.

0:02
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LETTER I.

51:47
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LETTER II.

11:40
7

LETTER III.

12:03
8

LETTER IV.

12:26
9

LETTER V.

13:27
10

LETTER VI.

16:14

Description

In the mid‑nineteenth century a spirited correspondence unfolded between a respected New England clergyman and a former Baptist minister who had embraced a new faith. Their exchange, captured in a series of letters, offers a window into the earnest curiosity and theological debate of the era. The writer, now a leader among his new community, responds to probing questions about the origins, teachings, and character of the movement’s founder, presenting his convictions with measured clarity.

Listeners will hear a concise yet thoughtful presentation of the core doctrines that define this faith tradition, articulated in a tone that balances reverence with scholarly rigor. The letters aim to dismantle misconceptions while inviting honest seekers to explore the spiritual claims on their own terms. Presented in a straightforward, unembellished style, the work provides a compelling glimpse into a pivotal moment of religious dialogue and personal transformation.

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en

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~6 hours (354K characters)

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Project Gutenberg

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Produced by the Mormon Texts Project. See http://mormontextsproject.org/ for a complete list of Mormon texts available on Project Gutenberg, to help proofread similar books, or to report typos. Special thanks to Cheryl Jennings for proofreading.

Release date

2014-05-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Orson Spencer

Orson Spencer

1802–1855

A minister, teacher, and early Latter-day Saint leader, he moved from Baptist pulpits in New England to major civic and church roles in Nauvoo, Britain, and Utah. His life spanned scholarship, migration, and service during one of the most turbulent periods in early Mormon history.

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