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Jeffrey Marsh
MEET AUTHOR Jeffrey Marsh
Dr. W. J. Marsh has written curriculum materials for seminaries and institutes in the Church Educational System. He has also prepared Melchizedek Priesthood manuals and the current Gospel Doctrine courses of study. He and his wife Kathie have conducted Church History and Holy Land tours for BYU travel study. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and masters and doctorate degrees from BYU. He served a mission to Frankfurt, Germany, and has had the opportunity to serve as a Gospel Doctrine Instructor, Bishop, and on high councils. He and Kathie are the parents of six children.
Author's Published Articles
The Inspired Timing of the Book of Mormon
When Moroni delivered the Book of Mormon plates to Joseph…
The Inspired Timing of the Book of Mormon
When Moroni delivered the Book of Mormon plates to Joseph…
Scriptural Evidence that the Prophet Joseph Smith was Called of God
The ancients prophesied that a book of truth would come…
Joseph Smith’s Bright and Enlightened Mind
Although the Prophet Joseph Smith had a limited formal education,…
The Miracle of Joseph Smith Discovering and Translating an Ancient Record
The fact that Joseph Smith actually discovered an ancient record…
Four Messages from the Four Primary Authors of the Book of Mormon
An insightful way to study the Book of Mormon is…
Joseph Smith’s Prophetic Visions of the Saints settling in the Salt Lake Valley
Over the years, many articles have been written by historians…
The Strength of Joseph’s Character
Joseph Smith had a compelling personal charisma that endeared him…
Questions about the First Vision, Answered
Every great organization has an inspiring story of its origin—a…
Watching Joseph Smith Receive Revelation
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like…
What Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Had to Say About a Restoration of Ancient Religion
Many years ago, I was impressed by an article summarizing…
Joseph Smith and the Unprecedented Flood of Restored Scripture
During his ministry, Joseph Smith was inspired to revise and…
How Joseph Smith was Given the Spirit and Power of all the Prophets
Joseph Smith was a unique individual, differing from every other…
How Joseph Smith’s “Native, Cheery Temperament” Sustained Him Through Trials
If anyone had reasons to be overcome with melancholy and…
Unique Details We Learn From the Different Accounts of Joseph Smith’s First Vision 123
Joseph Smith’s First Vision is one of the most pivotal…
Preparing for Conference: Hearing Joseph Smith bear Testimony of his Visions
Can you imagine what it would have been like to…
Preparing for Conference: How Joseph Smith’s “Native, Cheery Temperament” Sustained Him Through Trials
If anyone had reasons to be overcome with melancholy and…
Preparing for Conference: The Much More Personal 1832 Account of the First Vision
The first time the Prophet Joseph wrote of his First…
Becoming Totally Committed to Doing God’s Will
From beginning to end, the Savior’s chief focus was doing—without…
How Joseph Smith’s “Native, Cheery Temperament” Sustained Him Through Trials
If anyone had reasons to be overcome with melancholy and…
What Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Had to Say About a Restoration of Ancient Religion
Many years ago, I was impressed by an article summarizing…
Combining Reason with Revelation
Many in today’s sophisticated society compartmentalize their approach to life,…
The Great Sign of the Gathering of Israel
March 26th, 2030, is not only the 200th anniversary of…
The Meaning of the Name of the Book of Mormon
The book is named after the ancient Prophet/Warrior Leader/Writer/and Editor,…
The Miraculous Translation of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Joseph Smith was the first person in modern history to…
Four Messages from the Four Primary Authors of the Book of Mormon
Some scholars estimate that about 99% of the Book of…
Visitations of the Father and the Son to the Prophet Joseph Smith
The appearance of the Father and Son to the Prophet…
The Much More Personal 1832 Account of the First Vision
The first time the Prophet Joseph wrote of his First…
Additional Scriptural Prophecies fulfilled by the Prophet Joseph Smith
Many prophets foreknew and foretold of Joseph Smith’s life and…
Scriptural Prophecies fulfilled by the Prophet Joseph Smith
One evidence that Joseph Smith was called of God is…
How Joseph Smith was Given the Spirit and Power of all the Prophets
Joseph Smith was a unique individual, differing from every other…
Questions about the First Vision, Answered
Every great organization has an inspiring story of its origin—a…
The Miracle of Joseph Smith Discovering and Translating an Ancient Record
The fact that Joseph Smith actually discovered an ancient record…
Unique Details We Learn From the Different Accounts of Joseph Smith’s First Vision
Joseph Smith’s First Vision is one of the most pivotal…
Who authored the Book of Mormon?
For the past 200 years, numerous naysayers have taken shots…
The Savior’s Testimony of the Scriptures He inspired the Prophet Joseph Smith to Bring Forth
In addition to Joseph’s own unwavering testimony, were you aware…
Hearing Joseph Smith bear Testimony of his Visions
Can you imagine what it would have been like to…
Watching Joseph Smith receive Revelation
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like…
Joseph Smith and the Unprecedented Flood of Restored Scripture
The Prophet Joseph stands unique among scripture scholars. During his…
Joseph Smith’s Bright and Enlightened Mind
Although the Prophet Joseph Smith had a limited formal education,…
Doing Our Part in the Ongoing Restoration of the Gospel
Of all the ages and places we could have been…
Lesson 46: “By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled,” Ether 7-15
This week's reading contains some of the most important examples…
Lesson 42: “This is My Gospel,” 3 Nephi 27-30; 4 Nephi
There is no salvation in any other person, or any…
Lesson 38: “Even as I Am,” 3 Nephi 12-15
The Sermon on the Mount is the most significant "testimony"…
Lesson 34: “How Could You Have Forgotten Your God?” Helaman 6-12
The only product Satan has to offer is "misery." Obviously,…
Lesson 30, “The Great Plan of Happiness,” Alma 40-42
As Alma counsels with his own wayward son, we can…
Lesson 27, “All Things Denote There Is a God,” Alma 30-31
Because God foresaw the flood of falsehood that would cover…
Lesson 23: “More Than One Witness,” Alma 8-12
Alma 8-12 contains answers to many important questions that mankind…
The Strength of Joseph’s Character
Joseph Smith had a compelling personal charisma that endeared him…
Joseph Smith as Translator
Joseph Smith testified that translating scripture was in fact "a…
Joseph Smith and the Ministering of Angels
No one else, except Joseph Smith, has ever claimed to…
“Stand By My Servant Joseph, Faithfully”
It's curious how, over these past two centuries, so much…
Studying the Doctrines of the Gospel in the D&C and Church History this year
Finding the current Sunday School manual a bit challenging to…
Lesson 38, “Even as I Am,” 3 Nephi 12-15
To receive the testimony of Jesus is to hear it,…
Dealing with Personal Injustices Lessons from the Life and Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith
Have you been offended or treated unjustly? Given a wound…
Generosity in Forgiving Others
Joseph learned early in his ministry about the importance of…
A Prophet-Statesman — Joseph Smith in the Public Square – Part 3-Political Will and the Courage to Speak Out
Who said, "Our nation, which possesses greater resources than any…
A Prophet-Statesman — Joseph Smith in the Public Square – Part 2-Bearing the Constitution Away from the “Verge of Destruction”
Joseph offered the world inspired principles on leadership, the separation…
A Prophet-Statesman — Joseph Smith in the Public Square
Joseph and his brother Hyrum were not idle observers of…
Another Perspective on The Passion of Christ
With all its realism, there is something more, something even…
Touching our Gifts with His Light
Where are our great writers? Where are our stellar actors…
The Wild Ox and Covenant Israel- Israel’s Descendants and Their Latter Day Destiny
Whenever pictures of LDS temples are shown, usually included is…
“Be Ye Therefore Perfect…”-Handling Obsession with Perfection
Displaying our humanness does not count against us.