Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff

This book compiles the teachings and ministry of Wilford Woodruff, who served as the fourth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1889 to 1898. The content draws from Woodruff's extensive journals, sermons, and writings during his lifetime of church service. The volume follows a topical format, presenting Woodruff's insights on gospel principles, church doctrine, and practical Christian living. His experiences as a missionary, apostle, and church president provide the backdrop for his teachings on faith, revelation, temple work, and family relationships. The text includes historical context and biographical details that situate Woodruff's ministry within the early period of the restored Church. First-hand accounts from his contemporaries supplement his own words throughout the chapters. This collection illuminates key themes of personal conviction, spiritual guidance, and institutional transformation during a pivotal era of Latter-day Saint history. Woodruff's emphasis on revelation and record-keeping emerges as central to his leadership approach.

Limited public reviews exist for this book since it was published for internal church use rather than commercial sale. Readers appreciated: - Organization by topic/theme makes it useful as a study guide - Personal stories and journal entries provide historical context - Focus on prophetic leadership and temple work - Clear writing style accessible for different reading levels Criticisms noted: - Some readers found the topical format repetitive - Historical context sometimes lacks depth - Limited coverage of challenging aspects of Woodruff's presidency Ratings: Goodreads: 4.54/5 (149 ratings) Amazon: No listings found A Goodreads reviewer wrote: "The journal excerpts help understand President Woodruff's personal experiences with revelation." Another noted: "Useful for teaching but would benefit from more historical background." Most reviews come from active church members using the book for religious study, rather than general readers or historians.

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🌟 Wilford Woodruff kept detailed journals for over 60 years, recording nearly every sermon given by Joseph Smith that he heard, preserving crucial historical records of early Church history. 🌟 As Church President, Woodruff received the revelation that led to the end of plural marriage in the Church, issuing the Manifesto in 1890 that changed the course of Latter-day Saint history. 🌟 Before joining the Church, he searched through multiple Christian denominations, studying the Bible intensively and believing he would recognize the true church when he found it—he was baptized just two days after hearing his first Mormon sermon. 🌟 During his ministry, he completed temple work for thousands of his ancestors and was instrumental in establishing the Genealogical Society of Utah (now FamilySearch), which revolutionized family history work. 🌟 Despite facing intense persecution and numerous close calls with death (including 17 accidents he documented), Woodruff served multiple missions, crossed the plains to Utah, and lived to be 91 years old, serving as Church President until his death in 1898.