Joseph Fielding Smith
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| Born | Joseph Fielding Smith July 19, 1876 |
| Died | July 2, 1972 |
- This article is about Latter-day Saint Apostle and President of the Church Joseph Fielding Smith. For the article on the Latter-day Saint Presiding Patriarch of the same name, see Joseph Fielding Smith (1899-1964).
Joseph Fielding Smith (July 19, 1876 – July 2, 1972) was the tenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1970 to 1972.
He had been named to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1910, when his father, with whom he shared a name but who is generally referred to as Joseph F. Smith, was President of the Church. Since him, there has not been an Apostle chose as young as he was. No church president has had a greater length of time as an apostle, (1910-1970 years). Nor has any Church President succeeded at such a high age. His time as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1951 to 1970 has been surpassed by few; he was next in succession behind McKay as far back as 1934, and spent McKay's whole nineteen-year presidency as The President of The Quorum of the Twelve, while McKay had had that office for eight months in 1950-51.
Joseph Fielding Smith spent some of his years among the Twelve Apostles as the Church Historian and Recorder, and was known as a zealous creationist, and a dedicated vegetarian.
He was known as a religious scholar, and a prolific writer. Many of his works are used as references for church members. He wrote a hymn called "Does the Journey Seem Long?" which appears as hymn #127 in the current edition of the LDS Hymnal.
Works
- Smith, Joseph Fielding (1957–1966). Answers to Gospel Questions, 5 vols. Deseret Book.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date format (link) - Smith, Joseph Fielding (1946). Church History and Modern Revelation: Being a course of study for the Melchizedek Priesthood Quorums for the Year 1947. The Council of the Twelve Apostles.
- Smith, Joseph Fielding (1954–1956). Doctrines of Salvation: Sermons and Writings of Joseph Fielding Smith, 3 vols. compiled by Bruce R. McConkie. Bookcraft.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date format (link) - Smith, Joseph Fielding (1922). Essentials in Church History: A History of the Church From the Birth of Joseph Smith Until the Present Time, with Introductory Chapters on the Antiquity of the Gospel and the "Falling Away". Deseret News.
- Smith, Joseph Fielding (1971). J.M. Heslop and Dell R. Van Orden (ed.). Joseph Fielding Smith: A Prophet Among the People. Deseret Book.
- Smith, Joseph Fielding (1954). Man, His Origin and Destiny. Deseret Book.
- Smith, Joseph Fielding (1936). The Progress of Man. Genealogical Society of Utah.
- Smith, Joseph Fielding (1945). The Restoration of All Things: A Series of Radio Talks...On Fundamental Principles of the Gospel, Given Over KSL, Commencing June 4, 1944 and Concluding December 31, 1944. Deseret News Press.
- Smith, Joseph Fielding (1970). Seek Ye Earnestly. Deseret Book.
- Smith, Joseph Fielding (1942). The Signs of the Times: A Series of Discussions Sponsored by the Sisters of the Lion House Social Center. Deseret News.
- Smith, Joseph Fielding (1971). Take Heed to Yourselves. Deseret Book.
- Smith, Joseph Fielding (1931). The Way to Perfection: Short Discourses on Gospel Themes. Genealogical Society of Utah.
