The Disciple As Witness: Essays on Latter-Day Saint History and Doctrine in Honor of Richard Lloyd Anderson

by Richard Lloyd Anderson

Richard Lloyd Anderson is a scholars' scholar. Among Latter-day Saints, he is dean and master of two separate fields of academic the New Testament and early LDS Church history. His passion for history has profoundly influenced his scholarly career; his passion for order and system has shaped his missionary work and directed him into studying law; and his love for Brigham Young University and loyalty to its mission and destiny have guided his academic path. This volume, as you can see from the table of contents, contains essays written by outstanding LDS scholars on Book of Mormon Studies, Old Testament Studies and Ancient History, and New Testament Studies and Early Christian History.

600 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2000

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very useful and informative collection of essays about Church history. Well worth the read!

[Terry Earley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am a fan of Richard L Anderson. These essays honor his influence on the careers of many scholars and writers. An excellent read for students of early Mormon history.

Favorite essays:
Chapter 1 Joseph Smith by James B Allen
Chapter 2 Lyman Wright and Brigham Young by Davis Bitton
Chapter 4 Funeral Sermons of Joseph Smith by Donald Q Cannon
Chapter 6 Return of Oliver Cowdery by Scott Faulring
Chapter 9 David Whitmer and Mormon History by Kenneth Godfry
Chapter 10 Joseph Smith and Life's Pleasures (contrast early 19th century US religious thought) by Andrew Hedges
Chapter 14 Authorship of the Lectures on Faith by Noel B Reynolds

[Brant · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had previously read a few of the papers, but finally went through all of them. As with any collection, it is a bit uneven, but there were several that piqued my interest (including some where I had made notes before, so I know I read them, but had forgotten!).

[Joe Spencer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as impressive as its sister volume.

[Will]

Got this as a gift. Looks very good.

[Erneilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent essays on LDS Church history