Joseph Fielding Smith books in order
Tenth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Lived
- 1876–1972
- Books
- 9
Joseph Fielding Smith published 2 non-fiction books and 7 other books, beginning with Blood Atonement and the Origin of Plural Marriage (1900). The best-known is The Restoration of All Things (1945).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Joseph Fielding Smith
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The Restoration of All Things
Joseph Fielding Smith's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Essentials in Church History (1969)
Other books in order
Salvation Universal (1920)
The Restoration of All Things (1945)
Church History and Modern Revelation (1953)
Doctrines of Salvation (1954)
Answers to Gospel Questions (1957)
Doctrines of Salvation: Sermons and Writings of Joseph Fielding Smith / (1992)
About Joseph Fielding Smith
Joseph Fielding Smith Jr. was an American religious leader and writer who served as the tenth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1970 until his death in 1972. He was the son of former church president Joseph F. Smith and the great-nephew of church founder Joseph Smith.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Joseph Fielding Smith FAQ
- How many books has Joseph Fielding Smith written?
- Joseph Fielding Smith published 2 non-fiction books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Joseph Fielding Smith's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Restoration of All Things.
- What is Joseph Fielding Smith's last book?
- Essentials in Church History (1969).
- What is Joseph Fielding Smith's most famous book?
- The Restoration of All Things (1945) is Joseph Fielding Smith's most widely read book.
- Can I read Joseph Fielding Smith's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Joseph Fielding Smith are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.