The Book of Mormon: A Biography

"To explain a book now published in 150 million copies in 110 languages, Gutjahr recounts the life of Joseph Smith, whose status as the prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints rests upon his claim that he translated the Book of Mormon from ancient gold plates delivered to him by an angel. A very helpful introduction,"---Booklist. 280 pages, softcover. Princeton University.