Collection: LDS Books About Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith - Both Good and Evil Spoken Among All Nations

Joseph Smith’s story has never been neutral. At just 17, Joseph was visited by Moroni, who called him by name and foretold that Joseph’s name would be known “for good and evil” among all nations. The good took time to grow. The criticism came fast. Joseph later marveled that an “obscure boy” could become the target of such bitter opposition.

That tension followed him for the rest of his life. Love and loyalty deepened among those who knew him, while hostility intensified until his death at age 38 at the hands of a mob. Even then, the conversation about Joseph did not end. In many ways, it was only beginning.

This collection is for readers who want more than soundbites. Inside, you will find faith-filled books that explore Joseph Smith’s life, his calling, the Restoration, and the witnesses who stood by him. You will also find real answers to many of the questions that come up in our secular world, especially when half-truths and criticism feel louder than ever.

Whether you are strengthening your own testimony, supporting a friend or family member, or returning to the basics of what you believe, these books are built to help. Testimonies come in different ways: through prayer, through deeper study of Josephs Smith's history, through repeated study of the Book of Mormon, through bearing testimony, or through recognizing the Restoration’s impact as you attend the temple.

Wherever you are starting, the goal is the same: clearer understanding, steadier faith, and a deeper confidence in the gospel that God restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith.