2005, anniversaries of, 1–2

Abraham: truths revealed to, 70; book of, 230–32

Absolute principle, gender as, 281–82

Absolute truths, 279–80

Accountability: Joseph Smith teaches Relief Society about, 127–28; age of, 194, 202

Adam, 278–79; as first person to hold keys, 27; transgression of, 48–49; ordinances and, 279

Age, of accountability, 194, 202

Agency, 60; in premortal existence, 70–72; Joseph Smith teaches Relief Society about, 127–28; Dallin H. Oaks on, 356

Altars, 241, 251

America: as God’s country, 55–56; Joseph Smith and Abraham Lincoln’s views on, 99–101

American Revolution, 56

Ancestors, John Taylor on, 341. See also Family history

Ancient prophets, 173–77, 335–37, 340, 342–44

Angell, Polly, on women’s role in Kirtland Temple, 112

Angell, Truman O., on Kirtland Temple, 111

Angels, 335. See also Heavenly messengers

Animal sacrifice, 228

Annihilation, 188–89

Anniversaries, of 2005, 1–2

Apostles: revelations on, 376; ordination of, 378

Arminianism, 58–59

Arrington, Leonard, on women in history of Church, 306

Articles of faith: origin of, 46–47; on godhead, 48; on Adam’s transgression, 48–49; on grace and works, 49–50; on salvation, 50–51; on authority, 51–52; on Church organization, 52–53; on gifts of Spirit, 53–54; on scriptures, 54–55; on continuous revelation, 55; on Zion and millennialism, 55–56

Assassination, of Abraham Lincoln, 104–6

Atheist, 329

Atonement: overcoming weaknesses through, 20; eternal marriage and, 82–84; Joseph Smith learns of infinite, 152–53; covers children, 192; at core of Book of Mormon, 224–25; priesthood and, 241–43; bodies and, 291–92; bodies and spirits and, 294–96

Attempts, on life of Joseph Smith, 254–61, 267–71

Australia, railroad in, 275–76

Authority, 51–52; of Joseph Smith, 179

Autobiography, of Joseph Smith, 35–36

Baby, 385–86

Ballard, M. Russell: on sharing gospel, 306–7; on living gospel, 315; on growth of Church, 357

Ballard, Melvin J.: on spirit children, 78–79; on bodies and resurrection, 298

Baptism: Parley P. Pratt’s anguish over, 50–51; infant, 61, 190–94; Catholic views on infant, 201;

Book of Mormon and infant, 202

Baptisms for the dead, 114–20, 168–69

Battle, Joseph Smith won’t fight in mock, 258–59

Behavior, 76

Bennett, John C., 258–59

Bennion, Adam S., on joy, 295–96, 302–3

Bennion, Lowell L., 347; on Joseph Smith, 358

Benson, Ezra Taft: on First Vision, 12; on priesthood, 126; on priesthood and marriage, 237; on knowing God, 275; on legacy of Joseph Smith, 358; on mission of Joseph Smith, 359

Bernhisel, John M., on Joseph Smith as father, 389–90

Berrett, William E.: on observing birthday of Joseph Smith, 348; on Book of Mormon, 353; on legacy of Joseph Smith, 357–58; on Joseph Smith’s store, 388

Bible: as word of God, 54–55; age of accountability in, 194; Joseph Smith and, 221–22; Book of Mormon establishes truth of, 226; Joseph Smith translation of, 226–29; Joseph Smith translates, 320–22; ex-minister on, 329. See also JST

Bible sermons, 232–33

Black, Susan Easton, on Joseph Smith’s role as husband and father, 381

Blessings, 279

Body: as purpose of life, 81; Satan and, 81; views on, 288–89; of Jesus Christ as model, 289–92; in mortality, 292; premortal anticipation of, 293; spirit and Atonement and, 294–96; of God, 296–97; in resurrection, 297–98; marital union of, 298–300; connection to temple of, 302; Mark E. Peterson on spirit and, 302; Parley P. Pratt on spiritual, 303–4; as sign of God’s love, 304. See also Mortality

Body guards, 258–59

Book of Abraham, 230–32

Book of Mormon: article of faith on, 54–55; translation and publication of, 95; translation of, 148–49, 224; Joseph Smith repents after losing, 149–51; salvation of children and, 191–94; infant baptism and, 202; Joseph Smith as translator of, 210–12; as keystone of Restoration, 224–26; restoration of doctrine and, 353

Borritt, Gabor, on Abraham Lincoln, 105

Boynton, John F., called as Apostle, 371–72

Brown, Hugh B.: on spirits and bodies, 294; on Joseph Smith as prophet, 350

Buck, Charles, 60

Bullock, Thomas, 40

Bushman, Richard L., 347 Cahoon, Reynolds, on role of Relief Society, 131

Cahoon, William F., 386–87

Calling: of Joseph Smith, 348–51; of Twelve Apostles and Seventy in 1835, 369–76

Calvin, John, on original sin, 189

Calvinism, 97–98, 146

Campbell, Alexander, 63

Cannon, Elaine, 347

Cannon, George Q.: on Joseph Smith’s eternal mission, 180; on eternal missions, 181; on Joseph Smith as revelator, 210; on Joseph Smith and angels, 336; on Moroni as Joseph Smith’s tutor, 337; on Joseph Smith and Moroni, 340

Carthage Jail, 260–61, 270–71

Cave story, 213–14

Celestial kingdom: vision of, 154–55, 195; plan of salvation as divine pattern of, 273–74; family and friends as, 304; Joseph Smith on, 304. See also Heaven

Celibacy, 298–300

Census, 163

Channel, 277–78

Charity, 132–33, 137

Chase, Daryl, 365

Chiaroscuro, 5–6

Children: sin and, 48–49; spirits as, of resurrected beings, 78–79; caring for, 81; salvation of, 148–49, 154–55; deaths of, 187–88; annihilation and, 188–89; salvation of, in Book ofMormon, 191–94; salvation of, in Doctrine and Covenants, 194–95; Joseph Smith on salvation of, 196–97; parents grieve for deceased, 197–98; of Emma and Joseph Smith, 199, 395; God’s dealings with, 283; of God, 296–97

Christensen, Joe J.: on teachings of Joseph Smith, 351; on Joseph Smith and scripture production, 353; on principles of Joseph Smith, 360

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The, 3–4: organization of, 2, 52–53; records of, 39; writing and publishing history of, 40 41; genealogy work and, 163–68; role of women in history of, 305–7, 314–15; as Restoration, 332–33; M. Russell Ballard on growth of, 357; Gordon B. Hinckley on Joseph Smith and, 360–61. See also Latter-day Saints

Circumcision, 200–201

Civil War, 101–4

Clayton, William, 39–40

Coleman, Gary J., on testimony of Joseph Smith, 349

Colesville, New York, 256

Colony, earth as heavenly, 274

Common consent, 279

Consecrated, 17

Consecration, 100

Constable, 256, 266

Contrition, 256–58

Conversion, 348–49

Coray, Howard, 40–41, 307

Coray, Martha Jane, 100

Corrill, John, 103

Cotton, John, 63

Covenant: of Abraham, 231–32; marriage as, 250–51

Cowdery, Oliver: called as Church historian, 35; publishes Doctrine and Covenants, 37–38; priesthood keys restored to, 161–62; as witness of symbols, 205; cave story and, 213–14; ordination of Apostles and, 371–76, 378; called as Apostle, 376

Creation: Joseph Smith on, 65–66; of man, 69–70; shown to Abraham, 70; noble and great ones help with, 72–73; Book of Abraham teaches of, 231; Moses’ vision of, 323–25

Crosby, Jesse S., 383–84 Davis, Mathew, 60

Dead: ordinances for, 112, 114–20, 163–68; Latter-day Saints’ responsibility toward, 168–69

Death: of Joseph Smith and Abraham Lincoln, 104–6; of Alvin Smith, 148; of children, 187–88; annihilation and, 188–89

Debt, 387–89

Dedication, of Kirtland Temple, 112–13

Degrees of glory, 151–53, 229

Deism, 58; Abraham Lincoln and, 97–99

Deity, Joseph Smith’s relationship with, 23–25

Dispensation concept, 181

Divine potential, 69, 233, 275

Doctrine: Boyd K. Packer on understanding, 76; in JST, 322–26, 330; restoration of, 351–56; on family, 391–92

Doctrine and Covenants: Jesus Christ speaks through, 25; publication of, 37–39; 1876 edition of, 42–43; salvation of children in, 194–95; scriptural restoration and, 229–30; JST and, 330

Donahue, 329

Doniphan, Alexander, 270

Doubt, Joseph F. Smith on, 350

Durham, G. Homer, 347; on legacy of Joseph Smith, 356–57

Dyer, Alvin R., on Zion, 354–55

Earth: purpose of, 65–66; as Jesus Christ’s creation, 67–68; as heavenly colony, 274, 275; plan of salvation as order of heaven on, 282–83; vision of history of, 323–25

Economy, Joseph Smith and Abraham Lincoln’s views on, 99–100

Edwards, Jonathan, 63, 145; on United States, 56

Election, Abraham Lincoln removed from, 106

Elias, 173–74

Elijah, 113, 158–61, 161–62

Endowments, 117, 141; in Nauvoo Temple, 137, 170

England, woman loses baby in, 190

Equality: of men and women, 138–39; in marriage, 382–86

“Established order,” 272

Eternal family, 160

Eternal marriage, 118

Eternal progression, 79–80

Eternity, riches of, 280–81

Eusebius, on martyrdom of Peter and Paul, 22

Exaltation: of Joseph Smith, 21–22; plan of salvation and, 80–82; marriage and, 84–85; redemption and, 273

Eyring, Henry B., 348; on First Vision, 147; on plan of salvation, 356; on Joseph Smith, 358; on legacy of Joseph Smith, 360

Faith: of Joseph Smith in Jesus Christ, 19; of Latter-day Saints, 283

Fall, 225, 227–28

Family: sealing and, 29–30; Satan’s attack on, 85–87; sealing eternal, 160; Joseph Smith’s effect on, 358–59; Joseph Smith and, 381–82; Joseph Smith presides over, 386–89; Joseph Smith restores doctrine on, 391–92

Family history: increase in interest of, 162–63; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and, 163–68

Family prayer, 386

Fanning, William H. W., on infant baptism, 190

Far West, 256–58

Father, Joseph Smith as, 389–91

Faust, James E., on Joseph Smith and Restoration, 350

First Presidency, on spirits as children of resurrected beings, 78

First Vision, 147–48; impact of, 12–14; reactions to, 15–16; continuous revelation and, 55; as part of scriptural restoration, 222–23; God and Jesus Christ have bodies at, 288; Eliza R. Snow’s poem on, 310–11; lessons learned from, 339; Russell M. Nelson on, 348; restoration of doctrine and, 351–53

Ford, Thomas, 260, 270–71; on Joseph Smith, 172

Foreordination: of Joseph Smith, 9–11, 333; premortal existence and, 72–73; of prophets, 349–50

Forgiveness, 147

Free agency, 60

Friends, 258–59

Gates, Susa Young, 77–78

Gazelem, 176

Gender, 281–82

Genealogical Society of Utah (GSU), 165

Genealogy: increase in interest of, 162–63; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and, 163–68

Gifts of Spirit, 53–54, 128, 139–40

Givens, George W., on Joseph Smith’s store, 388

Glory, degrees of, 229

God: Joseph Smith’s relationship with, 23–25; man as children of, 69–70; understanding, 73–74; eternal progression of, 79–80; Abraham Lincoln’s view on, 98; Joseph Smith’s views on, 98–99; Joseph Smith and Abraham Lincoln’s attitudes toward, 101–4; Bible teaches of, 227; in Book of Abraham, 230–31; nature of, 232, 352–53; priesthood as power of, 238–39; covenants with, 250–51; being comfortable in presence of, 272–73; becoming like, 275; knowing, 275; pre-earth decisions of, 278–79; as exalted man, 280; dealings with children of, 283; body of, 296–97, 303; Lucy Mack Smith’s relationship with, 307–8; Joseph Smith chosen of, 334–35

Godhead, 48, 232, 351–53

Gods, 68

Gospel: Boyd K. Packer on, 76; antiquity of, 225, 228; M. Russell Ballard on sharing, 306–7; M. Russell Ballard on living, 315

Grace, 49–50

Graehl, Louise and George, 187–88, 198–99

Granite Mountain Records Vault, The, 166

Grant, Heber J., on vision of Joseph Smith, 181

Gratification, 294–96

Great Awakening, 57

Great Reformation of the Nineteenth Century, 46–47 Haight, David B., on foreordination of Joseph Smith, 350

Hales, Janette, 347

Happiness, Adam S. Bennion on, 295–96

Harris, Martin: loses Book of Mormon, 149–51; as witness of symbols, 205; as Apostle, 377–78

Heaven, Orson Pratt on, 282. See also Celestial kingdom

Heavenly colony, earth as, 275

Heavenly messengers, 272, 335; decree on, 279; ancient prophets as, 335–36; appeared to Joseph Smith, 342–44

Hinckley, Gordon B.: on worshipping Joseph Smith, 3; on Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5; on expectations of Church members, 5; on temple blessings, 109; on building temples, 164–65; on work for dead, 168; testimony of, 181–82; on our debt to Joseph Smith, 284; on Joseph Smith, 333; on Joseph Smith and Church, 360–61 Historical records, preserving, 34–35

Histories, 35–36

History of Church, 40–42

History of Lucy Smith, Mother of the Prophet, 307

Holland, Jeffrey R., 347; on Joseph Smith as translator, 212; on plan of salvation, 355

Holy Ghost, 51, 61, 232

“Holy Order,” 141

Home teacher, 386–87

Horne, Isabella, on Joseph Smith and salvation of children, 196–97

Hospital, 197–98

House, 20–21

Humility, of Joseph Smith, 256–58, 262, 357

Hunter, Howard W.: on technology and genealogy, 167–68; on foreordination of prophets, 349

Hunter, Milton R., 365

Husband: Joseph Smith as, 382–86; should provide for wife, 388–89

Hyde, Orson: on establishment of priesthood, 119; called as Apostle, 371–72

Illness, of Emma Smith, 385–86

Imputation, 60

Infant baptism, 61, 190–94, 201, 202

“Infidelity,” 97

Intelligence, 68

International Genealogical Index

(IGI), 166

Israel, 225, 228, 354

Ivins, Anthony W., on prophets, 212

James, Jane Manning, on Joseph Smith, 305

Jensen, Jay E., on knowing God, 352–53

“Jesus, Once of Humble Birth,” 290

Jesus Christ: prophets testify of, 14; Paul and Joseph Smith testify of, 16–17; Paul and Joseph Smith’s faith in, 19; Joseph Smith’s relationship with, 23–25; Church organization and, 52–53; plan of salvation and, 66–68; worshipping, 68; Atonement and eternal marriage and, 82–84; accepts Kirtland Temple, 113; at core of Book of Mormon, 224–25; mission of, 227; Bible teaches of second coming of, 228–29; in Book of Abraham, 230–31; nature of, 232; body of, as model, 289–92; Truman Madsen on Book of Mormon and, 353;

Joseph Smith and, 377; marriage and, 382

Johnson, Benjamin F.: on mission of Joseph Smith, 177; on Joseph Smith and latter-day work, 180; on Joseph Smith as translator, 212

Johnson, Luke, 371–72

Johnson, Lyman, 371

John the Baptist, 304

Joseph Smith Memorial Firesides, 346–48, 361–64

Journals, of Joseph Smith, 36

Joy, Adam S. Bennion on, 295–96, 302–3

JST: Joseph Smith finds joy in, 320–21; Joseph Smith faces trials while translating, 321–22; essential doctrine in, 322–26; Dallin H. Oaks on, 326; Joseph Smith and, 326–27; Bruce R. McConkie on, 327; publication of, 327; Robert J. Matthews on, 327–28; translated by seer, 329; Doctrine and Covenants and, 330; doctrine in, 330; appreciation for, 330–31; restoration of doctrine and, 353–54. See also Bible

Judaism: infant baptism and, 189–90; circumcision and, 200–201

Justice, 149–51

Juvenile debating clubs, 97–98 Keys: impact of, 26–28; sealing power and, 28–30, 392–93; restoration of priesthood, 113;

Joseph Smith on, 140; Elijah to restore, 159–61; priesthood and Relief Society and, 247; conferred on Twelve Apostles, 264

Kimball, Heber C.: on Urim and Thummim, 208; on plates in cave, 214; on covenants, 251; on body and Holy Ghost, 295; called as Apostle, 371–73

Kimball, Sarah M., 124

Kimball, Spencer W.: on conquering flesh, 295; on bodies and resurrection, 297; on Joseph Smith’s knowledge of God, 352

Kimball, Vilate, on baptisms for the dead, 115

Kingdom, 26–28

King Follett discourse, 23–24, 40, 182

Kirtland Council Minute Book, 39

Kirtland Temple, 110–14; vision in, 23, 36, 154–55

Knowledge: through Spirit, 16–17; Joseph Smith on, 330; of God, 352–53

Lambert, Alice Cannon, on Joseph Smith, 305

Land of promise, 280–81

Latter-day Saints: responsibilities of, 5; early persecution of, 103–4; redemption of dead and, 168–69; Brigham Young on, 283. See also Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The

Laub, George, on prophecy on Joseph Smith, 174

Law of Moses, 225, 228

Laws, 69–70

Lee, Harold B.: on Kirtland Temple, 114; on prophets, 212, 349

Legacy, of Joseph Smith, 356–61

Letter(s): of Joseph Smith, 37; from Abraham Lincoln, 89

Lewis, C. S.: on growing from trials, 20–21; on passing of time, 250

Liahona, 208–10

Liberty Jail, 21, 256–58, 266

Life: Joseph Smith on purpose of, 66; plan of salvation and, 66–68; understanding, 73–74; body as purpose of, 81; eternal families as purpose of, 161; purpose of, 231; Delbert L. Stapley on polluting, 301

Life guards, 258–59

Light, Restoration as, 5–6

Lightner, Elizabeth Rollins, on Joseph Smith’s authority, 179

Lincoln, Abraham: letter on Joseph Smith from, 89; families of Joseph Smith and, 90–92; culture of Joseph Smith and, 92–94; personal growth of Joseph Smith and, 94–97; religious beliefs of, 97–99; views on America of, 99–101; attitude towards God of, 101–4; death of, 104–6; removed from ballot, 106

Lincoln, John, 107

Lincoln, Thomas, 91

Living book, 353

Lloyd, Wesley P., on mission of Joseph Smith, 358

Love: Parley P. Pratt understands purpose of, 249, 391–92; body as sign of God’s, 304; of Joseph Smith for his wife, 382–86

Ludlow, Daniel H., 347; on Joseph Smith’s knowledge of Israel, 354

Lund, Gerald N., on Joseph Smith, 178

Lutheranism, 59

Lyon, T. Edgar, 347 Mace, Wandle, on Joseph Smith’s doctrinal clarity, 179

Madsen, Truman G., 347, 348; on Book of Mormon and Jesus Christ, 353

Man: as fallen being, 49; Joseph Smith on, 60, 61; as children of God, 69–70; equality of woman and, 138–39; eternal nature of, 232–33; priesthood responsibilities of, 243–45; divine potential of, 275; God as exalted, 280

Marriage: as eternal compact, 76–77; mortality as first chance for, 77–80; eternal, 78, 118; eternal progression and, 79–80; procreative powers and, 81; resurrection and eternal, 82–84; exaltation and, 84–85; Satan’s attack on, 85–87; Melchizedek Priesthood and, 141–42; priesthood and, 240–41, 248–49; temples and, 244–45; as covenant, 250–51; bodies and, 298–300; of Joseph Smith, 382–86 Marsh, Thomas B., called as Apostle, 371, 373

Martyrdom, 22; of Joseph Smith, 41, 104–6; of Hyrum and Joseph Smith, 260–61, 270–71; Eliza R. Snow’s poem on, 311–12

Matthews, Robert J., 347, 348; on JST, 325, 327–28, 353–54

Matthias, Robert, 61–62

Maxwell, Neal A.: on Joseph Smith as producer of scriptures, 333–34; on venerating Joseph Smith, 357

McConkie, Bruce R.: on spirit children, 79; on equality of men and women, 138–39; on marriage and priesthood, 141–42; on ordinances for dead, 160; on eternal family as purpose of life, 161; on prophecy on Joseph Smith, 174, 175–76, 176; on dispensation concept, 181; defines priesthood, 238; on authority of priesthood, 238; on women and priesthood, 240; on covenants, 250; on JST, 325–26, 327; on Joseph Smith as producer of scriptures, 333

McConkie, Joseph Fielding, on Joseph Smith, 174

McDonald, Howard, 347; on Joseph Smith, 357

McKay, David O.: on gratification, 296; on mortality as test, 302; testimony of Joseph Smith of, 351

McLellin, William E., 371–72

Meet, 243–44, 251

Melchizedek Priesthood, 228; keys and, 26–27; establishment of, 119; marriage and, 141–42, order and, 239

Mercy, 149–51

Messiah, 173–74, 183–84

Methodists, 146

Microfilming, 166

Millennialism, 55–56, 63

Millennium, 196

Millet, Robert L., on Joseph Smith, 174

Mission, of Joseph Smith, 173, 177–79, 180–82, 263–64, 359

Missionary work, 348–49

Mob: attacks Joseph Smith, 256; at Carthage Jail, 260–61, 270–71; meets and likes Joseph Smith, 269

Money, 387–89

Monson, Thomas S.: on temples, 109; on testimony of Joseph Smith, 349

Mormonism, Orson F. Whitney on, 4

Moroni, 337–39

Mortality: understanding, 73–74; as first chance to marry and have children, 77–80; as heavenly colony, 274; bodies and, 292; as test, 302, 303; family and friends as a bit of celestial kingdom in, 304. See also Body

Moses: vision of, 67–68, 323–25; symbols of, 204–6, 216; law of, 225, 228

Mother, in heaven, 77–78

“Mother in Israel,” 307–9

Moyle, Henry D., on Joseph Smith as prophet, 356

Mulekites, 218

Murdock, Joseph, on Joseph Smith, 210

National Genealogical Society, 162

Nature of God, 352–53

Nauvoo, Illinois: attempts on Joseph Smith’s life in, 258–59; persecution in, 259–60

Nauvoo Expositor, 259–60, 262–63

Nauvoo Legion, 215, 219–20

Nauvoo Relief Society, 134–36

Nauvoo Temple, 100–101; restoration of ordinances and, 114–20; endowments in, 170

Nelson, Russell M.: on premortal anticipation for bodies, 293; on bodies and resurrection, 297; on plan of salvation, 302; on First Vision, 348; on humility of Joseph Smith, 357

New England Historic Genealogical Society, 162

Newspaper, 259–60, 262–63

New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 162

New York Times, on Joseph Smith, 357

Nibley, Hugh, on body and soul, 292

Nicene Creed, 59 Oaks, Dallin H.: on heavenly parents, 78; on knowing your place in mortality and eternity, 78; on kingdoms of glory, 153; on JST, 326; on plan of salvation, 356

Obedience, 69–70, 279

“O My Father,” 77

Optimism, 19

Order, 239–40, 250

Ordinances: of salvation, 50–51; in Kirtland Temple, 112; restoration of, 114–20; for dead, 163–68, 168–69; continuity of, 275–78; as fixed principles, 279; secret, 279; sealing, 392–93

Orientation, 273–74

Original sin, 48–49, 59, 189–91, 200

Packer, Boyd K.: on understanding doctrine, 76; on Satan and bodies, 83; on Kirtland Temple, 114; on Joseph Smith as prophet, 350

Painting, 5–6

Palmer, James, on Joseph Smith’s doctrinal clarity, 179

Patten, David W., 371–72

Paul: Joseph Smith parallels, 13–17; hardships and, 18; martyrdom of, 22

Perry, L. Tom, 348; on knowing plan of salvation, 355

Persecution: of Joseph Smith, 18–22, 133–34, 261–63; of early Saints, 103–4

Personal Ancestral File (PAF), 166

Personal growth: of Joseph Smith and Abraham Lincoln, 94–97; Joseph Smith on, 261–62

Peter, 22

Petersen, Mark E.: on return of Elijah, 162; on bodies and spirits, 302; on First Vision, 352

Phelps, William W., 37, 384

Plan of salvation, 66–68; Joseph Smith on, 73; as means for exaltation, 80–82; completeness of, 272–73; as divine pattern of celestial society, 273–74; continuity of, 275–78; as absolute truth, 280; as order of heaven on earth, 282–83; Russell M. Nelson on, 302; restoration of doctrine and, 355–56

Plan of Salvation, Bible teaches of, 227

Plates: translation of, 210–12; in cave, 213–14; Joseph Smith attacked while obtaining, 254–56, 267–68

Poem: on First Vision, 310–11; on martyrdom of Joseph Smith, 311–12

Poison, 256–58, 269

Politics, 94–95

Porter, Bruce D., on legacy of Joseph Smith, 357

Porter, Larry C., on Joseph Smith’s role as husband and father, 381

Pratt, Orson: publishes missionary pamphlet, 35–36; on Satan’s damnation, 86; on Kirtland Temple, 111; on translation of books, 212; on priesthood, 277; on heavenly and earthly riches, 280; on heaven, 282; called as Apostle, 371, 373–74

Pratt, Parley P.: on repentance, 50; on gifts of Spirit, 53–54; on eternal families, 118; understands purpose of love, 249, 391–92; on body of Jesus Christ, 290; on spirit and body, 293; on being without body, 296; on offspring in resurrection, 299–300; on spiritual body, 303–4; called as Apostle, 371; ordination of Apostles and, 378

Prayer: dedicatory, 112–13; family, 386

Predestination, 48–49, 49–50, 59

Premortal existence, 69–70; agency in, 70–72; foreordination and, 72–73; marriage and, 77–80; Joseph Smith on, 80–81; Book of Abraham teaches of, 231; decrees and decisions in, 278–79; anticipation of body in, 293

Presbyterianism, 146

President of High Priesthood, 204

Presiding, 386–87

Priesthood: keys and, 26–27; sealing power and, 28–29; article of faith on, 51–52; as vocation, 61; restoration of, 61–62, 244, 339; temples and, 118–19; taught to Relief Society sisters, 125–26; Elijah to restore keys of, 159–61; President of High, 204; in Book of Abraham, 231; as power of God, 238–39; order and, 239–40; marriage and, 240–41, 248–49; Atonement and, 241–43; responsibilities in, 243–45; Relief Society and, 245–48; as fixed principle, 276–78; decreed in premortal existence, 278; chain, 279

Principles, 391

Printing press, 259–60, 262–63

“Proclamation to the World,” 281–82

Procreative powers, 81

Progression, 79–80

Prophecies: on Elijah, 158–61, 161–62; on Joseph Smith, 173–77

Prophet(s), 274; Joseph Smith as, 3, 212–15; Joseph Smith taught by, 9–11; essential job of, 14; hold keys to kingdom, 27–28; prophesy of Joseph Smith, 173–77; dispensation concept and, 181; restoration of, 203–4; symbols of, 204–6; as revelators, 210, 233–34; Book of Mormon and, 225; ancient, 335–37, 340, 342–44; requirements for, 349–50

Protecting, 389

Protestantism, 46–47

Providing, 387–89

Punishment, 48–49, 149–51

Quincy, Josiah, on Joseph Smith, 172–73

Quorum of Twelve Apostles, seniority in, 374–75, 379–80

Railroad, 275–76

Record keeping, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and, 163–68

Rector, Hartman Jr., on Joseph Smith’s effect on family, 358–59 Redemption, 273

Reformation, 332–33

Relief Society: organization of, 123–25; role in Restoration of, 126–27; temple blessings for, 128–30; purpose of, 130–31; introduced to temple ceremony, 131–32; taught charity, 132–33; as Joseph Smith’s friends, 133–34; effect on Joseph Smith of, 134–36; Emma Smith called as president of, 137; reestablishment of, 142–43; priesthood and, 245–48

Religious conflict, 46–47, 97–99, 144–46

Rembrandt, 5–6

Repentance: Joseph Smith learns of, 149–51; for unloving marriage, 248–49

Restoration: to come through Joseph Smith, 1–3; Joseph Smith on, 4–5; as light in darkness, 5–6; Paul and, 14–17; knowledge of God and, 23; impact of keys of kingdom and, 26–28; benefits of, 30–31; history of, 35; Joseph Smith as prophet of, 173–77; of prophets, 203–4; Bible and, 221–22; Book of Mormon as keystone of, 224–26; magnitude of, 234; role of Lucy Mack Smith in, 307–9; role of Eliza R. Snow in, 309–12; role of Helen Mar Whitney of, 312–13; versus reformation, 332–33; of priesthood, 339; James E. Faust on Joseph Smith and, 350; of doctrine through Joseph Smith, 351–56. See also Scriptural restoration

Restorationism, 59

Resurrected beings, 78–79

Resurrection: eternal marriage and, 82–84; raising children after, 196; bodies in, 297–98; celestial, 299–300; honoring God’s laws and, 304

Revelation: impact of, 11–12; as Church histories, 37–39; article of faith on, 55; Abraham Lincoln and, 102–3; doctrine from, 233–34; order of, 279

Revelator, Joseph Smith as, 208–10

Revivalism, 57

Richards, Rhoda, on Joseph Smith’s authority, 179

Richards, Wilford W., 365

Richards, Willard, 39–41

Riches, 280–81

Riddle, Chauncey, on Church marriages, 242

Rigdon, Sidney: in revelations committee, 37; vision of degrees of glory of, 151–53; Bible translation and, 320–21; tries to convince crowd with Bible, 340–41; calls Seventies, 372

Rockwood, Albert P., on Joseph Smith and sword of Laban, 213, 214

Romney, Marion G., on Joseph

Smith and revelation, 233–34

Sacrifice: of Joseph Smith, 17–22; animal, 228

Salvation: grace and works and, 49–50; ordinances of, 50–51; differing religious views on, 145–46; in Book of Mormon, 148–49; Joseph Smith learns of infinite, 152–53; of children, 154–55, 196–97; of children in Book of Mormon, 191–94; of children in Doctrine and Covenants, 194–95; decree on, 279

Satan: war in heaven and, 71–72; bodies and, 81; Boyd K. Packer on bodies and, 83; attacks marriage and families, 85–87; Joseph Smith learns of fall of, 152; in Book of Mormon, 225; Bible teaches of, 227; Book of Abraham teaches of, 231

School of the prophets, 110–14

Scott, Richard G.: on testimony of Joseph Smith, 348; on dealing with passing of two children, 359

Scriptural restoration: First Vision and, 222–23; Moroni and, 223–24; Book of Mormon and, 224–26; Bible and, 226–29; Doctrine and Covenants and, 229–30; Book of Abraham and, 230–32; Joseph Smith’s Bible sermons and, 232–33

Scriptures, 54–55; questioning authenticity of, 97; Joseph Smith brings clarity to, 178–79; restoration of, 221–22; Joseph

Smith as largest producer of, 233; Joseph Smith’s contributions to, 333–34; restoration of doctrine and, 353–54

Sealing, 28–30, 113, 159–61, 392–93

Second Coming: estimated time of, 56; Joseph Smith on, 63–64;

Relief Society and, 126–27; Bible teaches of, 228–29

Second Great Awakening, 46–47

Seer, 206–8, 329

Seniority, 374–75, 379–80

Sensuality, 294–96

Sermons, 39–40, 346–48

Seventy, 369–76

Sill, Sterling W., on testimony of Joseph Smith, 349

Sins: punishment for, 48–49; Joseph Smith on Satan and, 71–72; we are responsible for our, 127–28; Joseph Smith asks for forgiveness of, 147. See also Original sin

Slavery, 99–100

Smith, Alvin, 112, 148

Smith, Asael, 49, 91, 146–47

Smith, Barbara B., 347; on Joseph

Smith’s contribution to women, 359

Smith, Bathsheba W., 138; on Relief Society and temple, 127; receives endowments, 132

Smith, Emma Hale: aids in Kirtland Temple construction, 112; as president of Relief Society, 125, 137; introduced to temple ceremony, 131; relationship with Joseph Smith, 382–86; children of, 395

Smith, George A., 42

Smith, Hyrum: martyrdom of, 41, 260–61, 270–71; on Joseph Smith and ancient prophets, 336

Smith, Joseph:

Church work and events Restoration to come through, 1–3; foreordination of, 9–11, 333; principle of revelation and, 11–12; First Vision and, 12–14, 147–48; parallels Paul, 13–17; sacrifices of, 17–22; relationship with deity of, 23–25; keys of kingdom and, 26–28; early religious beliefs of, 97–99; learns of temples, 109–10; commanded to build temple, 110–14, 114–20; organizes Relief Society, 123–25, 245–48; teaches Relief Society of temple blessings, 128–30; teaches Relief Society charity, 132–33; gifts of Spirit and, 139–40; endowments and, 141; commanded to translate Book of Mormon, 148–49; learns of justice and mercy, 149–51; vision of degrees of glory of, 151–53; sees vision of celestial kingdom, 154–55, 195; priesthood keys restored to, 161–62; redemption of dead and, 163–68; mission of, 173, 263–64, 359; eternal mission of, 180–82; as prophet, 203–4, 212–15; symbols of Moses and, 204–6; as seer, 206–8; as revelator, 208–10; as translator, 210–12; translations of, 218; Nauvoo Legion and, 219–20; Bible and, 221–22; First Vision and Bible and, 222–23; taught by Moroni, 223–24, 337–39; translates Book of Mormon, 224; translation of Bible and, 226–29; Book of Abraham and, 230–32; Bible sermons of, 232–33; as largest producer of scripture, 233, 333–34; confers keys on Twelve, 264; sees bodies of God and Jesus Christ, 288; translates Bible, 320–22; JST and, 326–27; chosen of God, 334–35; relationship of, with ancient prophets, 335–37, 340; heavenly messengers appear to, 342–44; divine calling of, 348–51; restoration of doctrine through, 351–56; legacy of, 356–61; calls Twelve Apostles and Seventy, 369–76; Jesus Christ and, 377; restores family doctrine, 391–92; restores sealing keys, 392–93

Life martyrdom of, 41, 104–6, 260–61, 270–71; Second Great Awakening and, 46–47; friends of, 133–34; effect on Relief Society of, 134–36; religious environment of, 144–46; Universalism and, 146–47; loss of children of, 188; children of, 199, 395; attempts on life of, 254–61, 267–71; deals with trials and persecution, 261–63; women and, 305–7, 314–15; Eliza R. Snow and, 309–12; Helen Mar Whitney and, 312–13; character of, 358; family and, 381–82; as husband, 382–86; presides over family, 386–89; as father, 389–91 Opinions on John Taylor on, 42–43, 341, 393; letter from Abraham Lincoln on, 89; contemporary opinions on, 172–73; ancient prophecies on, 173–77; contemporary views on mission of, 177–79; Brigham Young on, 283–84; Gordon B. Hinckley on our debt to, 284; Lucy Mack Smith on, 308–9; William E. Berrett on observing birthday of, 348

Teachings and writings on Restoration, 4–5; writes histories, 35–36; journals of, 36; letters of, 37; sermons of, 39–40; on priesthood, 28, 238, 239, 245, 276–78; preserves historical records, 34–35; records revelations, 37–39; keeps church records, 39; writes history of Church, 40–41; on redemption, 49; on Holy Ghost, 54; on man, 60, 61; on Second Coming, 63–64; on Creation, 65–66; on purpose of life, 66; on plan of salvation, 66–67, 73; on existence of Gods, 68; on man’s divine potential, 69; on sin and Satan, 71–72; on foreordination, 72; on war in heaven, 72; on understanding God, 73–74; on Heavenly Mother, 77–78; on progression of God, 79; on resurrected beings, 79; on premortal existence, 80–81; on Satan and bodies, 81; on body, 81, 289, 293; on marriage and exaltation, 84; on keys, 140; on mission of Elijah, 159; on his history, 182–83; on salvation of children, 196–97; on Bible prophets foreseeing our day, 234; on prophets, 274; on fixed principles, 276–77; describes priesthood as channel, 277–78; on God as exalted man, 280; on bodies and resurrection, 297; on celestial resurrection, 299; on celestial kingdom, 304; on knowledge, 330; on restoration of priesthood, 339; tells crowd of visions, 340–41

Smith, Joseph F.: on eternal missions, 181; on earth as heavenly colony, 275; on Joseph Smith and doubt, 350

Smith, Joseph Fielding: on Elijah and sealing, 28; on receiving fullness of priesthood, 28–29; on foreordination, 73; on authority of Joseph Smith, 179; on original sin, 189; on woman in England, 190; on marriage, 244; on apostolic seniority, 380

Smith, Joseph Sr., 91, 262

Smith, Lucy Mack: on Urim and Thummim, 207; on Joseph

Smith’s getting plates, 255–56; role in Restoration of, 307–9

Smith, Robert, 90

Smith, Samuel, 90

Smith, William, 371–72

Snow, Eliza R., 77, 124, 126–27; on Relief Society, 135, 138; on Joseph Smith, 305; role in Restoration of, 309–12

Snow, Erastus, on spirits and bodies, 293, 294

Snow, Lorenzo, on consecration and exaltation, 280

Society of Genealogists in London, 162

Sola Scriptura, 54–55

Soul, 83

Sperry, Sidney B., 347; on nature of God, 352; on plan of salvation, 356

Spirit(s): receiving knowledge through, 16–17; gifts of, 53–54; as children of resurrected beings, 78–79; body and, 293; body and Atonement and, 294–96; Mark E. Petersen on body and, 302

Stanley, Mike, on grieving parents in hospital, 197–98

Stapley, Delbert L., on polluting life, 301

Stars, 219

Store, 388

Sword of Laban, 212–15, 218–19

Symbols: of Moses, 204–6, 216; definition of term, 216

Talmage, James E., on marriage and priesthood, 141

Tanner, N. Eldon: on prophecy on Elijah, 158–61; on plan of salvation, 355

Tar and feathers, 268–69

Taylor, John: on foreordination of Joseph Smith, 10–11; on Joseph Smith’s martyrdom, 22; prints Church histories, 41; on contributions of Joseph Smith, 42–43; on Joseph Smith, 177, 358, 393; on Joseph Smith and doctrinal knowledge, 178; on Moses’ symbols, 204; on bodies and resurrection, 298; on Joseph Smith being chosen of God, 334–35; on Joseph Smith’s relationship with ancient prophets, 336; on Joseph Smith and angels, 337, 341; on Joseph Smith and ancient prophets, 340; on intelligence of Joseph Smith, 349–50; on presiding, 386

Temple(s): sealing and, 28–29; Nauvoo, 100–101, 114–20; major functions of, 109; Joseph Smith learns of, 109–10; Joseph Smith commanded to build, 110–14; Relief Society taught about, 125–26; Relief Society and, 126–27; blessings for women of, 128–30; Relief Society attends, 131–32; increase in, 164–65; marriage and, 244–45; body’s connection to, 302

TempleReady, 167

Temple Records Index Bureau (TIB), 166

Temple work, 163–68

Test, 302, 303

Testimony: of Lucy Mack Smith, 308–9; of Joseph Smith’s divine calling, 348–51

Thomas, Benjamin, on Abraham Lincoln, 94

Thomas, Robert K., 347; on Book of Mormon, 353

Thompson, Mercy Rachel, on Emma and Joseph Smith, 385

Three witnesses, 371

Time, 250

Tolstoy, Leo, 361

Total depravity, 48–49, 59, 145–46

Transgression, 127–28

Translation: of Bible, 320–22; doctrine in Bible, 322–26. See also JST

Translator, Joseph Smith as, 210–12, 218

Trials: of Joseph Smith, 18–22; understanding, 73–74; Joseph Smith endures, 261–63; during Bible translation, 321–22; Emma helps Joseph through, 383

Trinity, 48, 59, 232

Truths, absolute, 279–80

Turn, 160

Tutors, 9–11

Twelve Apostles, 321–22, 369–76

Twin, 385–86

Tyler, Daniel, on Joseph Smith’s doctrinal clarity, 179

Universalism, 59, 146–47

Urim and Thummim, 206–8

Vault, 166

Vision(s): of God and Jesus Christ, 23; in Kirtland Temple, 112; of degrees of glory, 151–53; of Joseph Smith, 180–81; of celestial kingdom, 195; during Bible translation, 320–21; of Creation, 323–25; Joseph Smith tells crowd of, 340–41; of ancient prophets, 342–44

Wagon wheel, 256

War in heaven, 71–72

Weaknesses, 20–21

Website, 167

Weeks, William, 116

Wells, Emmeline B., 143; on Joseph Smith, 305

Wentworth Letter, 46–47, 58

Whitmer, David: as witness of symbols, 205; called as Apostle, 371–76

Whitney, Helen Mar, 312–13

Whitney, Newel K., 130, 141

Whitney, Orson F.: on Mormonism, 4; on Joseph Smith as seer, 206

Widtsoe, John A.: on seers, 206; on revelators, 208; on prophets, 213; on motherhood and priesthood, 238; on spirits and bodies, 294–95; on First Vision, 352; on character of Joseph Smith, 358

Wife, 383–84

Will, 60

Willers, Diedrich, on Joseph Smith and Church, 172

Williams, Frederick G., 35, 37, 39; on Kirtland Temple, 110–11

Wirthlin, Joseph B., on humility of Joseph Smith, 357

Witnesses, 205

Women: equality of men and, 138–39; priesthood responsibilities of, 243–45; role in early Church of, 305–7, 314–15; Joseph Smith’s contribution to, 359–60; have claim on husbands, 388–89

Woodruff, Wilford: records Joseph Smith’s teachings, 39; history of Church and, 42; on baptisms for the dead, 115–16; on establishment of priesthood, 119; on Joseph Smith and baptisms for dead, 164; on working on genealogies, 165; on redeeming dead, 168; on visits from Joseph Smith, 180; on Urim and Thummim, 207; on Joseph Smith and angels, 336; on Zion’s Camp, 380

Work: Abraham Lincoln’s views on, 99–100; Joseph Smith and, 387–88

Works, 49–50

Worship, 3, 68 Young, Brigham: on foreordination of Joseph Smith, 10, 333; on persecution of Joseph Smith, 18–19; on Kirtland Temple, 114; on mission of Joseph Smith, 178; on Joseph Smith’s authority, 179; on Joseph Smith’s eternal mission, 180; on prophets, 203; on Urim and Thummim, 207; on Joseph Smith as translator, 212; on plates in cave, 213–14; on faith of Latter-day Saints, 283; on Joseph Smith, 283–84; on body and spirit, 294; on God’s body, 303; called as Apostle, 369–76

Young, Joseph, called as Seventy, 369–76

Zion, 63; article of faith on, 55–56; Joseph Smith’s plans for, 100–101; Joseph Smith’s aim for, 105; establishment of, 228; restoration of doctrine and, 354–55

Zion’s Camp, 369–76, 377

“Zion’s poetess,” 309–12