Joseph Smith as Scientist
by John A. Widtsoe

Table of Contents

Joseph's Mission and Language

The Fundamental Concepts of the Universe

The Indestructibility of Matter

The Indestructibility of Energy

The Universal Ether

The Reign of Law

The Constitution of the Universe

The New Astronomy

Geological Time

Organized Intelligence

The Laws Governing the Individual

Faith

Repentance

Baptism

The Gift of the Holy Ghost

The Word of Wisdom

The Destiny of Earth and Man

The Law of Evolution

The Plan of Salvation

The Region of the Unknown

The Sixth Sense

The Force of Forces

The Nature of God

Conclusion

Joseph Smith's Education

A Summary Restatement of Principles

Concluding Thoughts

Appendix

A Voice from the Soil
 

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About this Book (Copyright 1964 Mark E. Peterson)

Joseph Smith, the Mormon Prophet, did not use the language of science; which is evidence that he did not know the science of his day. Yet, by a series of comparisons, this book will show that, in 1833, or soon thereafter, the teachings of Joseph were in full harmony with the most advanced scientific thought, and that he anticipated the world of science in the statement of fundamental facts and theories of physics, chemistry, astronomy and biology.

In the life of every person, who receives a higher education, in or out of schools, there is a time when there seems to be opposition between science and religion; between man-made and God-made knowledge. The struggle for reconciliation between the contending forces is not an easy one. It cuts deep into the soul and usually leaves scars that ache while life endures. There are thousands of people in the Church today, and hundreds of thousands throughout the world, who are struggling to set themselves right with God above and the world about them. It is for these people, primarily, that this book was written.

About the Author

John A. Widtsoe (1872-1952)

Graduated from Brigham Young College, Harvard, and the University of Goettingen, Germany.  Married Leah Eudora Dunford, granddaughter of Brigham Young.  Became Director of the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station, which did research work in crop, soil, and irrigation techniques.  Served as President of the Utah Agricultural College.  Became President of the University of Utah. [His administration brought the school to full university status.]  Called to the Quorum of the Twelve.  Appointed Commissioner of Education, President of the Utah Historical Society, Director of the Genealogical Society, and Editor of the Improvement Era. Served as President of the European Mission.