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Critiquing the Critics of Joseph Smith
Critiquing the Critics of Joseph Smith is what it purports to be: an answer to those who challenge the authenticity of the first prophet of the restored Church. Award-winning author Hartt Wixom doesnÆt answer the critics through the normal route taken by Latter-day Saints by suggesting faith, prayer, and confirmation of truth through the Holy Spirit. Rather, he appeals to empiricism by closely examining the claims of anti-Mormon writers. He also scrutinizes the historical validity of their arguments by measuring their assertions against internal and external cohesiveness, common sense, and intellectual inquiry. Fawn Brodie, the most decorated of all anti-Mormon critics, comes under special scrutiny for her ample contributions to historical inaccuracy. Readers will see for themselves that Brodie and other critics of the Mormon Church have often been strangers to the truth. Scientific inquiry cannot prove that Joseph Smith was a prophet, but Critiquing the Critics of Joseph Smith shows the fallacy of trying to prove that he was not who and what he said he was. Readers of this book will realize that JosephÆs claims of divine inspiration remain the best explanation for his significant work and legacy. Contents: Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Joseph Smith, the "Imposter" Red Flags He Cast a Spell Joseph, the "Hypnotist" And It Came to Pass First Vision Under Attack Brodie's Bainbridge Bungle Polygamy and Promiscuity View of the Hebrews Detractors and Defectors What Can We Believe? Endnotes Sources Index Hartt Wixom has an extensive background in both academia and newspaper journalism. He taught reporting and editing at Brigham Young University for fourteen years and has worked as an investigative reporter. He received a masterÆs degree from BYU in 1994 and has done post-graduate work in English and history at the University of Utah, studying under such notable historians as Davis Bitton, Charles Peterson, and David Miller. Brother Wixom, who has a reputation for not shying away from difficult and controversial subjects, has received several national and regional awards for telling it like it is. He is the author of fourteen books, including biographies of Jacob Hamblin and Edward Partridge, prominent figures in LDS history. He and his wife, Judene, live in Utah and Wyoming. They have seven children and nineteen grandchildren. Title: Critiquing the Critics of Joseph Smith Retail Price: Your Price: Only $11.99
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Hartt Wixom, Springville, Utah: Cedar Fort, 2005, 6x9" softbound, 223 pages.