Moroni - Ancient Prophet, Modern Messenger

H. Donl Peterson traces the remarkable life of Moroni, the last Nephite prophet who witnessed his civilization's destruction, abridged the Jaredite record, and buried the golden plates. The book then follows Moroni's postmortal role as the angelic messenger who instructed young Joseph Smith across more than twenty visits, guarded the sacred plates for fourteen centuries, and dedicated temple sites. Drawing on scripture, Church history, and firsthand accounts, Peterson presents Moroni as a paradigm of faithful endurance and a witness of the resurrection.

• The complete story of the only person we know who lived, died, was resurrected, and returned as an angel
• Meet the man behind the golden statue on every temple
• Twenty-two documented visits: what Moroni actually taught Joseph Smith
• A prophet who lost everything yet still called his enemies 'brethren'

“Moroni witnessed the long shadows cast by the setting of the sun over his once-proud civilization. He was also an integral part of the sunrise that heralded the beginning of the most glorious of days.”

Perfect for a committed Latter-day Saint who wants a deeper, faith-affirming study of Moroni as both scriptural prophet and angel of the Restoration.