Journal of Discourses, Volume 1

Journal of Discourses

by Brigham Young

The newly typeset, large-format Millennial Edition of the LDS classic.

Genres: Religion, Lds

414 pages, Paperback

First published May 2, 2006

About the author

Brigham Young was an American leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He was the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1847 until his death. He was also the founder of Salt Lake City and the first governor of the Utah Territory, United States. Brigham Young University was named in his honor.

Young had a variety of nicknames, among the most popular being "American Moses," (alternatively the "Modern Moses" or the "Mormon Moses") because, like the Biblical figure, Young led his followers, the Mormon pioneers, in an exodus through a desert, to what they saw as a promised land. Young was also dubbed the "Lion of the Lord" for his bold personality, and was commonly called "Brother Brigham" by Latter-day Saints.

Reviews

[Spencer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I set a goal some time ago to read all 26 volumes. Its going to take me quite some time, but volume 1 went faster than I thought it would. There are some great teachings here, but there are also some discourses that are extremely dry.

It is interesting to read through these and pick out different quotations that our LDS leaders and commentators use today. I also enjoy the contrasting the speaking styles of 1850s with current discourses given.

[John Steele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Utterly compelling, insightful and deeply fascinating!