Meet the mind behind the \u201cwarhorse of the Church.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n B. H. Roberts believed that religious conviction deserved serious thought. A Church leader, historian, missionary, and prolific writer, he defended the Restoration while asking searching questions about its history and teachings. His writings invite readers to bring both faith and intellectual honesty to their study of the gospel.<\/p>\n B. H. Roberts: Warhorse of the Church, A Beginner\u2019s Guide<\/em> introduces this influential Latter-day Saint thinker through his own words. Compiled and edited by Chad L. Nielsen, the book pairs a chronology and biographical sketch with selections organized by subject, making Roberts\u2019s extensive writings approachable for readers encountering him for the first time.<\/p>\n Explore Elder Roberts\u2019s teachings on:<\/p>\n Nielsen also introduces the conflicts and convictions that shaped Roberts\u2019s life, including his private investigations of Book of Mormon questions and his efforts to reconcile religious belief with scientific knowledge.<\/p>\n With a foreword by Stephen O. Smoot, historical context, source references, and suggestions for further reading, this volume offers a starting point for exploring Roberts\u2019s contributions to Latter-day Saint thought. Read it from beginning to end or turn to a subject that interests you.<\/p>\n In Their Own Words<\/em> introduces influential Latter-day Saint voices through their lives and writings. Each volume pairs accessible historical context with selected excerpts, inviting readers to explore the faith, ideas, and questions that have shaped the Restoration.<\/p>\n Chad L. Nielsen is an independent historian and writer specializing in Latter-day Saint history, theology, music, and documents. He is the author of Fragments of Revelation<\/em> and A Barn Full of Angels<\/em>. His work has appeared in the Journal of Mormon History<\/em>, Element<\/em>, and Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought<\/em>, as well as on Times and Seasons and From the Desk. He works professionally in biotechnology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Discover the life and thought of B. H. Roberts\u2014historian, theologian, and defender of the Latter-day Saint faith. Compiled and edited by Chad L. Nielsen, this accessible introduction brings together a biographical sketch, a chronology, and selected writings on Jesus Christ, the Atonement, scripture, revelation, and the relationship between faith and reason.<\/p>\n Featuring a foreword by Stephen O. Smoot, this volume launches FAIR\u2019s In Their Own Words<\/em> series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":117771,"template":"","meta":{"give_campaign_id":0,"_eb_attr":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_templately_pack_id":"","_templately_imported_at":"","_templately_source":"","_templately_import_session_id":""},"product_brand":[34],"product_cat":[64,107,1230,78,79,86],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-117770","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-fair_books","product_cat-apologetics","product_cat-book-of-mormon","product_cat-books","product_cat-lds-beliefs","product_cat-lds-church-history","product_cat-theology","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
The first volume in FAIR\u2019s In Their Own Words<\/em> series\u2014exploring lives and writings across the Restoration.<\/h3>\n
About the Editor<\/h3>\n