John G. Turner’s new book is a nimble account that showcases the frenzied core of Smith’s soul.

(RNS) — ‘I think the evidence for Joseph’s polygamous sealings is pretty overwhelming,’ says historian John Turner, who has penned a new biography of Joseph Smith.

The final volume of the Joseph Smith Papers, 'Documents Volume 15,' was released on June 27, 2023, as the series continues to receive scholarly acclaim. The project started in June 2001 and ...

Latter-day Saints will recognize the names and major events, but should be aware “Joseph Smith and the Mormons,” available on July 26 via Abrams Books, wasn’t produced by the church.

Joseph Fielding Smith served as an apostle for 60 years, church historian for 49 and as the faith’s 10th president for two. But he will forever be remembered more for his prose and his polemics ...

“Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration” (2005) Mitchell is the screen Smith most current Latter-day Saints know, since he played the founder in a much-screened church-produced biography.

New research provides new evidence that a recently discovered daguerreotype really does depict Mormon founder Joseph Smith. Forensic images: ...

According to historical narratives, Joseph Smith — who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormon church — was a contentious figure in the 19th century.