Joseph Fielding Smith The Modern Prophets (2003)

Born the son of a prophet in 1876 Joseph Fielding Smiths life spanned one of the most dynamic times in the history of the world While his devoted father and mother were exiled to Hawaii sevenyearold Joseph was left alone for several years to mature A historian for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints at age 25 Joseph defended the faith as a scholar and prolific writer over the next 70 years Through his lifelong commitment as theologian apostle and Prophet of God he helped the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints grow to be a worldwide religion