Bibliography
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (2022). Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days: Boldly, Nobly, and Independent: 1893-1955 (Vol. 3). (S. A. Hales, A. Hallstrom, L. O. Tait, J. Woodworth, K. T. Burnside, L. S. Edgington, . . . N. N. Waite, Eds.) Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Review by Michael Beach
As the title indicates, this is the third volume of church history bearing the title ‘Saints’. There have been many works of history published by and about the church. This particular set of works has focused on the lives of real people and their experiences. The personal experiences shared include prominent church leaders and ordinary church members. Given the years noted in the title, much of this history includes the period of the two world wars and the beginnings of the cold war. Church members’ lives are highlighted that were on all sides of these conflicts.
The temple in Salt Lake City is dedicated at the outset of this volume. Members of the church find themselves on opposite sides of war and political conflict. They also experience the aftermath of conflict. It is a time of rapid development of transportation and communication. Temples spring up in other countries and continents beside North America.
The back cover quotes Doctrine and Covenants 69:8 as the reason for approaching these sorts of historical retrospectives. It is “for the good of the church, and for the rising generations.” Reading about the challenges faced by leaders and congregates alike helps me, at least, to be able to face today’s chaos and remain firm in the faith. At least, I hope to stay so.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (2022). Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days: Boldly, Nobly, and Independent: 1893-1955 (Vol. 3). (S. A. Hales, A. Hallstrom, L. O. Tait, J. Woodworth, K. T. Burnside, L. S. Edgington, . . . N. N. Waite, Eds.) Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Review by Michael Beach
As the title indicates, this is the third volume of church history bearing the title ‘Saints’. There have been many works of history published by and about the church. This particular set of works has focused on the lives of real people and their experiences. The personal experiences shared include prominent church leaders and ordinary church members. Given the years noted in the title, much of this history includes the period of the two world wars and the beginnings of the cold war. Church members’ lives are highlighted that were on all sides of these conflicts.
The temple in Salt Lake City is dedicated at the outset of this volume. Members of the church find themselves on opposite sides of war and political conflict. They also experience the aftermath of conflict. It is a time of rapid development of transportation and communication. Temples spring up in other countries and continents beside North America.
The back cover quotes Doctrine and Covenants 69:8 as the reason for approaching these sorts of historical retrospectives. It is “for the good of the church, and for the rising generations.” Reading about the challenges faced by leaders and congregates alike helps me, at least, to be able to face today’s chaos and remain firm in the faith. At least, I hope to stay so.
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