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The Joseph Smith Papers and Latter-day Saint History

Chase J. Kirkham, Brent M. Rogers, and Matthew S. McBride, Editors

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Introduction

Chase J. Kirkham
Part I:
Significance
The History of the Joseph Smith Papers Project

Dallin H. Oaks
Remember Their Labors

The Everyday Work of Zion Building in The Joseph Smith Papers

Laurie F. Maffly-Kipp
The Joseph Smith Papers in Action

Bushman, Richard Lyman
The Twentieth-Century Development of Mormon Documentary Editing

Robbin Scott Jensen
Part 2: Narratives
Abundant Knowledge

A Gentile Reflects on The Joseph Smith Papers, Seer Stones, and Religious History

Adam Jortner
“Perpetual Troublemaker” or “A Truly Good Man”? Looking Beyond Sylvester Smith’s Camp of Israel Experiences

Matthew C. Godfrey
Searching for Joseph Smith’s Political Philosophy

Spencer W. McBride
“Pray Congress to Pay Every Man a Reasonable Price for His Slaves”

Reexamining Joseph Smith’s Antislavery Views in the Context of Debates About Salvation and Slavery in American Christianity

Jessica M. Nelson
Indigenous Peoples and the Early Church

What The Joseph Smith Papers Do and Do Not Reveal

Brenden W. Rensink

About the Book

This landmark volume brings together sixteen essays from historians, scholars, and project contributors to reflect on the significance of The Joseph Smith Papers. Together, these authors assess the project’s scholarly achievements, explore how it reshapes narratives of early Latter- day Saint history, and highlight its far-reaching implications across multiple academic disciplines. An essential resource for scholars and students of Latter-day Saint history, this book invites a deeper appreciation for the faith, sacrifice, and scholarly excellence that brought The Joseph Smith Papers to life. More than a celebration, this volume is a springboard for future study and discovery. It offers scholars and believers alike a deeper appreciation for the life of Joseph Smith and the inspired scholarship that has preserved his legacy for generations to come.

ISBN 978-1-9503-0477-6

Expected June 1, 2026