{"product_id":"9781609073053","title":"Brigham Young, Modern Moses Prophet of God","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat kind of man was Brigham Young? Some have called him the greatest colonizer of all time, a modern Moses who brought the latter-day children of Israel out of the bondage of persecution. Some know him as a prophet, who saw in vision holy temples and the glorious destiny of his followers in the Rocky Mountains. He was both of these, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Francis M. Gibbons paints a grand panorama of the great events of Brigham's life: his conversion to the Church, his ministry under the Prophet Joseph Smith, his management of the exodus to the West, and his Church and government leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut he also reveals Brigham's human side: his childhood in New England, his work as a painter and glazier, his love for dancing and drama, his dress and diet, his spirituality, his family life, and his final days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"To mention Moses and Brigham Young in the same breath,\" writes the author, \"to compare their attributes and work, or to ascribe their qualities of character to each other, is a compliment to both.\" This book provides an in-depth look at the personality and achievements of one \"like unto Moses,\" one of the world's finest leaders-Brigham Young: modern Moses, prophet of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deseret Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134060806384,"sku":"9781609073053","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781609073053_p0.jpg?v=1763834284","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781609073053","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}