Bibliography of the Latter Day Saint movement

This is a bibliography of works on the Latter Day Saint movement.

General

Overviews

• ISBN 1494053462
  .
  • As part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Mormon pioneers' arrival in the Salt Lake Valley, LDS church president George Albert Smith tasked Hinckley (then employed as the Executive Secretary to the Church Radio, Publicity, and Mission Literature Committee) to write a book which would introduce the Church to non-members; it is divided into two sections— "The Mormons Today: A Contemporary Picture" and "The Mormons Yesterday: Their History"; beginning in 1969, the Church began publishing the historical part alone under the title Truth Restored: A Short History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• ISBN 002904040X. [1]
  • A semiofficial encyclopedia for topics relevant to the LDS Church. Published in four volumes, with an optional fifth volume containing the "
    Standard Works
    ."
• ISBN 978-0195310306
  .
  • A compact (144 pages) history of the LDS Church, and survey of contentious issues in contemporary Mormonism; an installment in the Very Short Introductions book series by an eminent historian and practicing Mormon.
• ISBN 0252014170
  .
  • Scholarly analysis of the religion's origins and development; written by a
    cultural historian
    , who is a leading authority on Mormonism (yet not a member of the faith).
• ISBN 978-0061432958
  .
  • By journalists who sought to write "a candid but non-
    the LDS Church's finances
    .
• ISBN 0252020715. [2]
  • A sociological analysis of the previous forty years of Mormon history and a cultural "retrenchment" among Mormons— against assimilation.
• ISBN 027598933X. [3]
  • A collection of the viewpoints of contemporary Mormons in America, on their beliefs, rituals, and practices; also their views on race, ethnicity, social class, gender, and sexual orientation.
• The University of Chicago Press. [4]
  • A study of the Mormons and their religion by a non-member
    sociologist
    ; includes an account of LDS theology, with an analysis of the Book of Mormon.

• ISBN 087579565X
  .
  • A single-volume history covering the LDS Church down to 1991. Commissioned by the Church Historical Department; it puts the history of the Church in the context of its times. First published on the one-hundredth anniversary of Joseph Fielding Smith's birth; it was subject to some controversy within the Church, with some considering it not "spiritual enough."
• ISBN 0875794866. Originally entitled History of Joseph Smith; a revised edition was published in seven volumes under the title History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1902 to 1932; it is currently published under the shortened title. [5]
  • A semi-official history of the early Latter Day Saint movement during the lifetime of Joseph Smith. It is largely composed of Smith's writings with interpolations and editorial comments by Smith's secretaries and scribes; and, after Smith's death, historians of the LDS Church.
• ISBN 1290646546. [6]
  • Single volume history produced by the LDS Church; written by an Apostle.
• ISBN 978-1606411964. [7]
  • Collection of six personal and church histories written, dictated, or closely supervised by Smith; including accounts of
    Missouri Mormon War", and Smith's original Articles of Faith
    .
• ISBN 978-1609075774. [8]
  • A collection including the first three years of what survives of Joseph Smith's papers, including letters sent and received,
    mission by Oliver Cowdery and others to preach to American Indians on the western frontier of the United States
    .
• ISBN 0842504826
  .
  • A six-volume history by a
    Assistant Church Historian of the LDS Church
    .
• ISBN 1560850566
  .
  • An examination of the first two decades of LDS history and the move from Joseph Smith's charismatic spontaneity, and the
    bureaucratization
    of Mormonism.
• ISBN 978-1944394219
  .
  • A compilation of fifteen brief essays on new insights found in the previously unavailable minutes of the
    Matthew J. Grow, Marilyn Bradford, Jeffrey D. Mahas, Matthew C. Godfrey, Christopher James Blythe, Richard E. Bennett, Jedediah S. Rogers, and W. Paul Reeve
    .
• ISBN 978-0313391675
  .
  • A collection of essays on influential Mormons in
    Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Rose Marie Reid, and a selection of Mormon actors
    .
• ISBN 0-87579-127-1. [9]
  • A collection of essays about
    primitive Christianity
    , with particular focus on the connection between the practices and the doctrines of the early Church and the LDS Church.
• ISBN 978-0252083099
  .
  • A study of the office of Presiding Patriarch in the LDS Church; chronicling its history.

Mormon studies

• ISBN 1560850116. [10]
  • A collection of 15 essays taking a new look at events in Mormon history— such as the significance of the
    Maureen Ursenbach Beecher, Stanley S. Ivins, Eugene E. Campbell, Bruce L. Campbell, Kenneth L. Cannon II, Klaus J. Hansen, Thomas G. Alexander, Ronald W. Walker, and B. H. Roberts
    .
• ISBN 0252026195. [11]
  • A
    historiographical survey of how the writing of Mormon history has evolved since the establishment of the church; a companion volume to the bibliography, Studies in Mormon History, 1830–1997; includes a contribution by Armand Mauss
    .
• ISBN 0252025652
  .
  • A bibliography on historical literature about the Mormons; listing books, articles, theses, and dissertations on the history of the LDS Church.
• ISBN 0870623486
  .
  • Compilation of fourteen essays on history and the Mormons by Arrington, the first professional historian to serve as
    Church Historian, and a prominent founder of the New Mormon history; includes a biographical sketch by Walker, a bibliography of his works and speeches by Whitaker, and a personal tribute by his daughter, Susan Arrington Madsen
    .
• ISBN 0941214648. [12]
  • A study of the early history of the Church, introducing readers to groups and individuals who seem to have anticipated its kind of religious primitivism, especially the Seekers (who resembled Mormonism's concept of authority during its formative years).
• ISBN 978-0812983364. [13]
  • Survey of Mormon history and doctrine; recounting the church's origins, explaining the evolution of the Mormon vision, and its place in American public life.
• ISBN 978-1560852124
  .
  • Seventeen articles on a range of topics including
    Claudia Bushman, and Douglas Davies
    .
• ISBN 978-0806143132. [14]
  • A collection of essays with topics include Joseph Smith's
    Richard Lyman Bushman
    .
• ISBN 0941214702. [15]
  • A history of the development of Mormon doctrines and the attempt to develop a communal utopia under a theocratic government during the 1830s and early 1840s; an interpretation of the LDS movement as a reaction to the diminishing role of religion in an emerging democratic, competitive, and increasingly secular world.

• ISBN 1590389980
  . Republished on 13 May 2009.
  • History of the Quorum of the Twelve's mission to the United Kingdom.
• ISBN 0874803225
  .
  • A collection of 16 biographical, local, background, and general articles on Mormonism in the British Isles, emphasizing the period of 1840 to the late 1850s; written by a mix historians of British history, and of American history.

Denmark

• Allen, Julie K. (30 May 2017). Danish But Not Lutheran: The Impact of Mormonism on Danish Cultural Identity, 1850-1920. University of Utah Press.
  • Story of the social and cultural ramifications of Danish conversions to Mormonism; explores the range of Danish public reactions over a seventy-year period.

Italy

• ISBN 978-1944394103
  .
  • An account and analysis of the people, events, and issues relevant to LDS missionary efforts in Italy.

Pacific Islands

• ISBN 0842524800
  .
  • A compilation of scholarly research, personal reminiscences, and faith stories of
    Church College of Hawai'i campus, the art and architecture of the Laie Hawaii Temple (and a purported 7 December 1941 attack attempt), and reflections on the Polynesian Cultural Center
    ).
• ISBN 0842526161. [16]
  • Collection of articles and remembrances on the history of
    the LDS Church throughout the Pacific Islands up to the year 2004; including an address by Gordon B. Hinckley, an article on Matthew Cowley, the cultural foundations of the Polynesian Cultural Center, George Q. Cannon's mission in Hawai'i, and David O. McKay
    's 1921 trip around the Pacific.

• ISBN 9780874809893
  .
  • Study of the early history LDS Missionary efforts in Japan; the challenges of adapting their message to the cultures encountered in East Asia.

Korea

• ISBN 0875798888
  .
  • Collection of essays about the LDS Church in Korea.

American South

• ISBN 978-0199740024. [17]
  • History of late nineteenth century
    American South; which sometimes rose to the level of vigilante violence
    .

• ISBN 025207341X. [18]
  • A reader-friendly version reformating the complete, unchanged 1920 text in the manner of modern translations of the Bible, with paragraphs, quotations marks, poetic forms, topical headings, multichapter headings, indention of quoted documents, italicized reworkings of biblical prophecies, and minimized verse numbers; also featuring a hypothetical map based on internal references, an essay on Book of Mormon poetry, a full glossary of names,
    genealogical charts, a basic bibliography of Mormon and non-Mormon scholarship, a chronology of the translation, eyewitness accounts of the gold plates, and information regarding the lost 116 pages
    and significant changes in the text.
• ISBN 978-0199731701. [19]
  • An analysis of the work's narrative structure; takes readers through its characters, events, and ideas, as it explores the story and its messages; seeks to reconcile believing and nonbelieving readings by offering a literary approach.
• ISBN 088494798X
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  • Mostly written with a beginner in mind; it makes a case for Joseph Smith's description of the Book of Mormon as "the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion," and that "a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book."[1]

Others

• ISBN 978-0998717814
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  • Presents the text of the Book of Genesis, Book of Moses, and Book of Abraham into 186 events or episodes placed in chronological sequence; in an effort to present the primeval history of the Genesis creation narrative in a comprehensive harmonized structure.

Criticism

• ISBN 1560851570
  .
  • Examination of the contents of the Book of Mormon, challenging the claim of ancient origin; by a retired
    Institute
    director.
• ISBN 078640826X. [20]
  • Biographical sketch of Joseph Smith with background information about the origin of the Book of Mormon; posits the idea that Smith used the 1823 work View of the Hebrews as a source of ideas in creating the Book.
• ISBN 0962096326. [21]
  • Critical examination of the Egyptian papyri from which Joseph Smith purportedly translated the Book of Abraham.

Beliefs and practices

• ISBN 1573453595
  .
  • A series of essays examining the theology and doctrine of the LDS Church; written primarily as an introduction for non-members; an overview of the
    eschatology
    .
• ISBN 087747897X. [22]
  • A set of seven lectures on the doctrine and theology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, first published as the doctrine portion of the canonical Doctrine and Covenants, but later removed from that work; originally presented to a group of Elders in a "School of the Prophets" course in the early winter of 1834–35 in Kirtland, Ohio.
• ISBN 0877470669. [23]
  • Collection of pronouncements by the Second President of the LDS Church, primarily from the Journal of Discourses, arranged by topic.
• ISBN 978-1333356347. [24]
  • Collection of teachings from the 6th president of the LDS Church (from 1901 to 1918); first published as a course of study for Melchizedek Priesthood quorums.
• ISBN 1598111957. [25]
• ISBN 0877479038. [26]
  • Viewed by the LDS Church as a classic text on its
    teachings and beliefs concerning the life and ministry of Jesus
    ; by an Apostle.
• ISBN 157008646X. [27][28] [29]
  • Three volume collection on an array of gospel topics by then
    true and false revelation
    .
• ISBN 1331100658. [30]
  • A lengthy reference work combining doctrine and history; each chapter summarizes a particular doctrine followed by scriptural references from the standard works, and any relevant statements from Joseph Smith; a favorite of field missionaries at the time.
• ISBN 0884944468. (Originally subtitled A Compendium of the Gospel). [31]
  • An encyclopedic work written by a general authority of the LDS Church; intended primarily for a LDS audience, it covered a wide array of gospel topics in much detail; very popular among average Church members.
• ISBN 1333042817. [32] [33] [34]
  • Originally serialized in the
    LDS Millennial Star
    , this basic instructional work was very popular among Latter-day Saints.
• ISBN 1560850779
  .
  • An attempt to consolidate the author's "theological thought into a unified whole and to reconcile science with scripture." Deemed too controversial by the LDS First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve, it went unpublished for over 60 years.
• ISBN 0252068262
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  • A detailed study of early Mormon thought about the "
    Mormon millennial doctrines
    .
• ISBN 0941214982. [35]
  • A controversial book by one of the
    symbolism
    .
• ISBN 156085135X
  .
  • Philosophical study of the similarities between Mormonism and
    ontological
    questions.
• ISBN 1570089388
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  • Collection of sermons and writings by Spencer W. Kimball, a LDS Apostle (from 1943 to 1985) and Church President (from 1973 to 1985); quotations aiming to provide instruction and inspiration on a wide range of gospel topics.
• ISBN 137544607X. [36] [37] [38]
  • A series of letters from
    Baptist
    former colleague) inquiring about Spencer's conversion to the Mormon faith, together Spencer's responses.
• ISBN 1628451181. [39] [40]
  • Summarizes the
    LDS missionaries
    were encouraged to study; it has gone through many editions and continues to be published.
• ISBN 0812933176
  .
  • A
    self-improvement book, by then president of the LDS Church; foreword by Mike Wallace
    .

• ISBN 0875799531
  .
  • An approach to the subject of
    life after death
    .
• ISBN 978-0199793570
  .
  • Narrative history of the foundational beliefs of early Mormonism; interpreting them through the lens of Joseph Smith's preoccupation with death.

Evolution

• Deseret Book. [41]
  • Challenge to the "hypothesis of organic evolution"; written by the then President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the LDS Church.
• ISBN 1589580931
  .
  • Compilation of all known authoritative statements by LDS Church leaders on the topics of evolution and the origin of human beings; with historical context for the statements.
• ISBN 1560851422
  .
  • A review the scientific data about how life developed on Earth, written for a general LDS audience.
• ISBN 1560850205. [42]
  • Compilation of essays on the theological implications of science, by LDS scientists.
• ISBN 0252018958. [43]
  • Historical survey of the LDS Church's varied relationship to science.

• ISBN 1560850892
  .
  • Study of the role of 19th-century New England folk magic lore in Joseph Smith's early visions and in the development of the Book of Mormon.
• ISBN 978-0874218381
  .
  • An exploration of Mormon cultural and religious history through a collection of folklore,
    Nessie
    .
• ISBN 0521565642. [44]
  • A history of the roots of Mormon theology; contending that its origins lie in the fusion of radical religion with occult ideas.

Politics

• ISBN 0807855014. [45]
  • Analysis of the Reed Smoot hearings and their impact on the "Mormon Problem."
• ISBN 978-1934901090
  .
  • A detailed description of the campaigns of 11 Mormons (including
    Jon Huntsman (2012)
    .

• ISBN 156085085X. [46]
  • Biographical look at each of the 33 women who married Joseph Smith.
• ISBN 978-1934901137
  .
  • First of three volumes, collecting essays on the relationship of Joseph Smith to
    Todd M. Compton, Ugo A. Perego, and Linda King Newell
    .
• ISBN 978-1934901144
  .
  • Second of three volumes, collecting essays on plural marriage as practiced by
    George D. Smith and Richard P. Howard
    .
• ISBN 978-1934901168
  .
  • Third of three volumes, collecting seventeen original essays on the history of plural marriage among
    Warren S. Jeffs, the 1980s schism between the FLDS church and Centennial Park Community, the 2008 Texas raid on the FLDS YFZ Ranch, and modern media stereotyping of Mormon polygamy
    , the changing style of fundamentalist clothing and hair styles.

• ISBN 0-252-02947-X
  .
  • A collection of articles about
    race and the LDS priesthood, and the experience of Black Mormons
    .
• ISBN 978-0199754076. [47]
  • A study of Mormonism's struggle for status and recognition, in the context of how Protestants
    racialized
    Mormons.
• ISBN 978-1469636160. [48]
  • A study of the history of evolving Mormon concepts of race.
• Carter, Kate B. (1965). The Story of the Negro Pioneer. Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
  • The stories of Black Mormons who emigrated to Utah; such as Jane Manning James, Elijah Abel, and Liz Flake Rowan.
• ISBN 978-1607815693
  .
  • Study of the
    Lamanite Placement Program
    .
• ISBN 978-0252097843. [49]
  • A collection of thirty official or authoritative Church statements on the status of African Americans in the LDS Church; with editorial comments and analysis, contextualizing each within the history of race and religion in the US.
• ISBN 0941214222. [50]
  • Collection of essays by the editors, and Newell G. Bringhurst, most of which originally appeared in Dialogue.
• ISBN 0252028031. [51]
  • Study of the evolution of traditional Mormon beliefs and practices concerning minorities; examining how members of the LDS Church have defined themselves and others in terms of racial lineages.
• Southerton, Simon G. (2004). Losing a Lost Tribe: Native Americans, DNA, and the Mormon Church. Signature Books
  .
  • A molecular biologist's explanation of DNA research on Native Americans and Polynesians origins, conflicting with standard LDS Church teachings.

• ISBN 978-1629723914
  .
  • Perspectives of a self-described "happy
    gay Mormon"; a brother of LDS Apostle D. Todd Christofferson
    , who left the Church, and then returned to it.
• ISBN 0252069587. [52]
  • Historical survey the tolerance of
    same-sex relationships by the LDS Church, before the onset of homophobia
    in the late 1950s.
• ISBN 1560850507. [53]
  • Collection of 13 essays on the evolution of Mormon attitudes about sexual practices (including homosexuality), polygamy, and celestial marriage; authors include Eugene England and Levi S. Peterson.
• ISBN 0884941922. [54]
  • Once popular work about the
    plan of salvation
    by a, then, Apostle of the LDS Church; controversial for its treatment of masturbation, homosexuality, premarital sex, and rape.

• ISBN 1499640358. [55] [56] [57]
  • Published by the LDS Church, it discusses the doctrine, purpose, and importance of temples; the first book to contain photographs of the interiors of Mormon temples (including those in Kirtland, Nauvoo, Salt Lake, St. George, Logan, and Manti).
• ISBN 978-0884944119
  .
  • LDS Apostle discusses the doctrine and purpose of the temples, including an explanation of the entrance requirements; also explains why Church teachings focus on family history and genealogy; Deseret Book published an extended, illustrated version of the book in 2007.

Violence

• Denton, Sally (17 June 2003).
  ISBN 0-375-41208-5. [58]
  • History of the Mountain Meadows Massacre.
• ISBN 0-8061-3426-7. [59]
  • History of the Mountain Meadows Massacre; the author posits that Brigham Young ordered the massacre.
• ISBN 978-0199747566. [60]
  • Account of the Mountain Meadows Massacre; written drawing from LDS Church documents previously not available to scholars.
• ISBN 978-0842527231
  .
  • A reproduction of two of the collections uncovered during research for Massacre at Mountain Meadows; one compiled in the 1890s by Andrew Jenson, the second a decade later by David H. Morris (1858–1937), an attorney and judge in St. George, Utah.
• ISBN 9781400078998. [61]
  • Investigation of the histories of the LDS Church, and the crimes of a small splinter group called
    FLDS Church
    .
• ISBN 0252018850. [62]
  • The story of the
    Assistant Church Historian
    with church leaders' support and access to interviews, diaries, journals, memoranda, and other records.