‘Mormon Land’: Was Joseph Smith a prophet or a scoundrel? New biography shows bits of both.
Historian John Turner captures a religious icon who was always on the move, who dangerously pursued polygamy, and bungled finances, yet whose teachings attracted many, appalled others and whose legacy just keeps growing.
(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) John Turner, holds a copy of his book, “Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet,” photographed in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.