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Orson F. (Orson Ferguson) Whitney
1855–1931
Remembered as both a Latter-day Saint apostle and a man of letters, he brought poetry, history, and public speaking together in a long career of church service. His life moved between the pulpit, the newsroom, and the page, leaving behind work that still interests readers of Mormon history and literature.
5 Audiobooks
Life of Heber C. Kimball, an apostle : the father and founder of the British mission
by Orson F. (Orson Ferguson) Whitney
Elias: An Epic of the Ages
by Orson F. (Orson Ferguson) Whitney
The Strength of the "Mormon" Position
by Orson F. (Orson Ferguson) Whitney
Saturday Night Thoughts A Series of Dissertations on Spiritual, Historical, and Philosophic Themes
by Orson F. (Orson Ferguson) Whitney
Gospel Themes: A Treatise on Salient Features of "Mormonism"
by Orson F. (Orson Ferguson) Whitney
About the author
Born in Salt Lake City on July 1, 1855, Orson Ferguson Whitney grew up in a prominent early Latter-day Saint family. He became a bishop while still a young man, later served a mission in Europe, and in 1906 was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served until his death in 1931.
Whitney was also deeply committed to writing. He worked as an editor, historian, poet, and speaker, and is especially associated with efforts to encourage a distinctly Latter-day Saint literature. His published work includes history, biography, sermons, and verse, reflecting both his religious leadership and his love of language.
For readers, Whitney stands out as a figure who tried to give faith an imaginative and literary voice. Whether writing history or poetry, he aimed to preserve the memory of his community and to express its beliefs in a vivid, accessible way.