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All Christian denominations receive the Bible to be the Word of God. In the Mormon faith, Joseph Smith, the initial prophet of the Latter-day Saint Church, taught that:

“We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we likewise believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.” (Article of Faith 8, Pearl of Great Price)

With this in mind, it is easy to see why numerous paintings of scriptural themes in the Mormon faith might be different. The LDS church has a good deal of biblical pictures of respective prophets such as Moses, Noah, Adam and Christ. These types of paintings and art would in all likelihood be intimate to those of any Christian denomination. Harry Anderson, a well know artisan for the Mormon church, painted scenes of Christ’s life and galore Old Testament stories as well.

However, as stated above, members of the Mormon church also receive the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. Without getting into a lengthy discourse on the history of the book, it was translated by Joseph Smith by the power of God and is an ancient record of those who lived on the American continent. LDS artists have tried to illustrate these stories through art for some years now. The main artisan the church commissioned for these paintings was Arnold Friberg, and he painted a lot of scenes and stories from the Book of Mormon. These paintings would be unfamiliar to the non-student of LDS scripture.

Other types of LDS art would include that of the early days of the history of the church. These might include paintings of Joseph Smith and his family, early church leaders, and the pioneers who went west. Stories for youth are also illustrated in paintings, such as the story of two girls who ran from angry mobs hiding copies of scriptures in a field to keep them from being burned. Another general painting is by Doc Christensen, who painted the prophets from Joseph Smith to Thomas S. Monson in the Salt Lake temple together showing the brotherhood of the innovative prophets.

LDS persons love art because it allows them to be competent to percentage the Mormon story with others. It is a great reminder of those who have passed on.

Joseph Smith American Prophet Henry

This distinctive look at the life of one of the greatest women of recent history brings new and arousing and attention holding perceptivenesses into her trials, triumphs, and her undying search for the truth. Walk alongside Lucy as she and her family are forced from their home by vicious anti-Mormon mobs; wait with her as she helplessly watches her young son Joseph Jr. endure an excruciating operation; witness her growing testimony that her son is a prophet of God; and be given a healthy elasticity to by her innumerable examples of courage, strength, and faith.

ReviewLucy Mack Smith’s example remains as fresh and powerful today as when she lived. — Susan Evans McCloud

About the AuthorLisa J. Peck is the author of Dangerous Memories, More Precious Than Diamonds, Life with the Kids, Lovin’ for a Lifetime, and the movie, Only Once. She is the executive producer of the feature film Cowboys and Angels, which not so long ago won the Heartland award. She likewise wrote The Challenge for Brittany for The Choose the Right Series and the picture book What About Me?

Joseph Smith American Prophet Henry Photo

Joseph Smith American Prophet Henry Picture

Joseph Smith American Prophet Henry Photo

Joseph Smith American Prophet Henry Photo