Two Books: The Rise of Mormonism: 1816-1844 (Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged)and Joseph Smith's 1828-1843 Revelations by H. Michael MarquardtI want you to know that my new two books The Rise of Mormonism: 1816-1844 (Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged) and Joseph Smith's 1828-1843 Revelations are now available to order. The Rise of Mormonism: 1816-1844 - This revised second edition clarifies and includes additional sources to this study. Here is an open, honest, and refreshing history of the foundational years of the Latter-day restoration movement. You may have heard that Joseph Smith (1805-1844) was the prophet of Mormonism. But do you know the story behind the gold plates? This book examines the background, evolution, conflicts, and sacrifices made by church members. Primary sources are used that cover the unique teachings of Smith, including the scriptures he produced. The newly released Book of Commandments and Revelations manuscript is consulted. The theology of the founding prophet evolves away from the early teachings in the Book of Mormon. Joseph Smith's 1828-1843 Revelations - This book contains public and private revelatory documents from handwritten manuscripts, including the newly released Book of Commandments and Revelations. The Canadian copyright revelation, long rumored to be in existence, receives special attention. Two revelations on plural marriage are included. Joseph Smith made changes to his revelations and his early story. This book shows the transformation over time of church doctrine.The Rise of Mormonism: 1816-1844 (Second Edition) | Joseph Smith's 1828-1844 RevelationsEditions: ISBN: US Price: | Editions: ISBN: US Price: Paperback 9781628392395 $28.99 | Paperback 9781628391541 $25.49eBook $9.99 | eBook $9.99 8.5 x11 434 pages Imprint: Xulon Press | 8.5 x11 356 pages Imprint: Xulon Press Lower Prices on these paperback books are here, from 23-27% off.About the Author:H. MICHAEL MARQUARDT is an independent historian and a longtime research consultant of the Latter-day Saints (Mormons). He has been publishing on Mormonism for more than thirty years. His essays and reviews have appeared in Journal of Pastoral Practice, Restoration, Sunstone, Journal of Latter Day Saint History, John Whitmer Historical Association Journal, Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Journal of Mormon History, and Mormon Historical Studies. He is the co-author of Inventing Mormonism: Tradition and the Historical Record (Signature Books, 1994), compiler of Early Patriarchal Blessings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Smith-Pettit Foundation, 2007) and author of The Four Gospels According to Joseph Smith (Xulon Press, 2007), Joseph Smith's 1828-1843 Revelations (Xulon Press, 2013) and The Rise of Mormonism: 1816-1844, Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged (Xulon Press, 2013).