Elijah: The Prophet And His Mission

Elijah: The Prophet And His Mission is a book written by Joseph Fielding Smith, which provides a comprehensive study of the life and mission of the prophet Elijah. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores different aspects of Elijah's life, teachings, and prophecies. The first chapter provides an introduction to Elijah and his significance in the Old Testament. The following chapters delve deeper into Elijah's life, including his early years, his call as a prophet, his confrontation with King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, his miracles, and his translation. The book also examines the teachings of Elijah, including his emphasis on the importance of obedience to God's commandments and his prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah. The final chapters explore the influence of Elijah on later prophets and the role he plays in modern-day religious beliefs. Throughout the book, Smith draws on a variety of sources, including the Bible, ancient and modern commentaries, and the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The book provides a detailed and insightful look at one of the most important prophets in the Old Testament and his enduring legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.