Joseph Smith, Defender of the Faith

Authors

Robert N. Hullinger, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

2-1-1971

Document Type

Article

Keywords

joseph smith, book of mormon, mormonism, deism, covenants

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

A reassessment of Joseph Smith on the basis of how the Book of Mormon reflects the cultural context in which Smith lived leads the author to understand Smith as one who attempted to defend authentic Christian faith at his time and in his environment.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Hullinger, Robert N. (1971) "Joseph Smith, Defender of the Faith," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 42, Article 8.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol42/iss1/8