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The Other Martyr
Though Hyrum Smith’s name and legacy are revered by Latter-day Saints, the details of his life are often overshadowed by the tragedy of his death at Carthage. Gain new insights into the Prophet Joseph’s older brother in
The Other Martyr: Insights from the Life of Hyrum Smith, an inspiring exploration of the history and character of a man described as “firm as the pillars of heaven.”
With facts gleaned from journals, Church records, and firsthand accounts, renowned scholar Susan Easton Black presents an engaging narrative recounting Hyrum’s childhood, his unwavering support of his brother, and the persecutions he faced as a result. Find strength and inspiration in witnessing the life of this pillar of the Restoration, and experience firsthand the fulfillment of the promise made to Hyrum in Section 124 of the Doctrine and Covenants: that his “name [shall] be had in honorable remembrance from generation to generation, forever and ever.”
Susan Easton Black Dr. Susan Easton Black joined the faculty of Brigham Young University in 1978, where she is currently a professor of Church history and doctrine. She is also past associate dean of General Education and Honors and director of Church History in the Religious Studies Center.
The recipient of numerous academic awards, she received the Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Award in 2000, the highest award given a professor on the BYU Provo campus. Dr. Black has authored, edited, and compiled more than 100 books and 250 articles.
