Leon R. Hartshorn
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Leon R. Hartshorn was a religion professor at Brigham Young University
(BYU) and an author of many books. Most of his books were the collections of stories about leaders or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Prior to joining the faculty of BYU, Hartshorn was an instructor for the Church Educational System
.
In the LDS Church, Hartshorn has been a bishop and a mission president
.
Among books by Hartshorn are Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration, Put on the Armor of God, Memorable Christmas Stories, Remarkable Stories from the Lives of Latter-day Saint Women and a collection of stories of presidents, apostles and general authorities of the LDS Church. The Outstanding Stories by General Authorities eventually came to three volumes. Most of Hartshorn's collections of stories about Church leaders were published in the 1970s, although some have been republished in the 21st century, often under slightly revised titles to make it evident they do not encompass the lives of apostles or general authorities called since the 1970s.
Prior to joining the BYU faculty, Hartshorn had also taught at the Church College of Hawaii, which has since been renamed Brigham Young University–Hawaii.
Hartshorn was a contributor of such articles as "Gift of Discernment" to the Encyclopedia of Mormonism
and in 1996 was an a co-editor with Dennis A. Wright and Craig J. Ostler
of a book on the Doctrine and Covenants
.
Hartshorn received his Ed.D. degree from the Stanford University School of Education
, with his dissertation entitled Mormon Education in the Bold Years.
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
(BYU) and an author of many books. Most of his books were the collections of stories about leaders or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Prior to joining the faculty of BYU, Hartshorn was an instructor for the Church Educational System
Church Educational System
The Church Educational System of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints consists of several institutions that provide religious and secular education for both Latter-day Saint and non-Latter-day Saint elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students and adult learners...
.
In the LDS Church, Hartshorn has been a bishop and a mission president
Mission president
Mission president is a priesthood leadership position in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . A mission president presides over a mission and the missionaries serving in the mission...
.
Among books by Hartshorn are Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration, Put on the Armor of God, Memorable Christmas Stories, Remarkable Stories from the Lives of Latter-day Saint Women and a collection of stories of presidents, apostles and general authorities of the LDS Church. The Outstanding Stories by General Authorities eventually came to three volumes. Most of Hartshorn's collections of stories about Church leaders were published in the 1970s, although some have been republished in the 21st century, often under slightly revised titles to make it evident they do not encompass the lives of apostles or general authorities called since the 1970s.
Prior to joining the BYU faculty, Hartshorn had also taught at the Church College of Hawaii, which has since been renamed Brigham Young University–Hawaii.
Hartshorn was a contributor of such articles as "Gift of Discernment" to the Encyclopedia of Mormonism
Encyclopedia of Mormonism
The Encyclopedia of Mormonism is a semi-official encyclopedia for topics relevant to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
and in 1996 was an a co-editor with Dennis A. Wright and Craig J. Ostler
Craig J. Ostler
Craig James Ostler is an American historian of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University ....
of a book on the Doctrine and Covenants
Doctrine and Covenants
The Doctrine and Covenants is a part of the open scriptural canon of several denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement...
.
Hartshorn received his Ed.D. degree from the Stanford University School of Education
Stanford University School of Education
The Stanford University School of Education , is one of the seven schools of Stanford University. It is the second-oldest school of education in the United States, after NYU...
, with his dissertation entitled Mormon Education in the Bold Years.