II.

Achievements

During the 14 years between the organization of the Mormon church and his death, Smith accomplished a great deal. In addition to the Book of Mormon, he produced a series of revelations containing doctrinal pronouncements and instructions regarding everything from organization to finances to a code of health. These revelations are collected in the Doctrine and Covenants (1835). He also published narratives of Abraham and of Moses, adding many details to the biblical books, and a revision of the Bible itself, by “inspiration,” with numerous clarifications. He delivered hundreds of sermons, many of which were preserved in summaries by his followers. As early as 1838 he initiated a collective project to write a history of the church from its beginning.