Kofford Classics imprint: 33 books

Originally written in the 1915 and having undergone several revisions since, A Rational Theology was written by Mormon scientist - and later apostle - John A Widtsoe. As he explained it, the book was an exposition and not an argument, and put forth the principles of the Mormon church 'simply and without...

This book by Mormon apostle James E. Talmage was originally given in the form of an address before the Philosophical Society of Denver. Within it, Elder Talmage put forth his own and the Church's views on a number of matters of Mormon belief.

This history of the Mormon Battalion - its formation and activities - was written by Mormon leader and historian B. H. Roberts in 1919, a period of 73 years after the Battalion itself was formed.

Written by his sister Eliza R. Snow, this biography sets out many of the events of Lorenzo Snow's life; his early life, his initial encounter with and conversion to Mormonism, and his labors, missions, and call as an apostle within the Mormon Church.  Also included are a number of letters written by Lorenzo Snow describing travel through Europe and the Holy Land.

Written with firsthand knowledge by Mormon Battalion soldier Daniel Tyler, this book undertakes to give a concise and powerful history of the experiences of the Mormon Battalion during their years of service from 1846 to 1847.

This book, written by Mormon President and Prophet John Taylor, puts forth and expounds his view of the sacrifice and atonement of Jesus Christ. In so doing, he quotes from the Bible, Mormon scripture, as well as the teachings and revelations received by other Mormon leaders.

Given by his own mouth, this narrative of Jacob Hamblin's life gives a fascinating account of his life; from his conversion to Mormonism in the early 1840s and migrations that came with experience to his missionary work among the Native Americans in the West.

This is the publication of a debate between Elder B. H. Roberts, a Mormon theologian and leader, and the Reverend Cyril Van Der Donckt, a Catholic theologian, over the nature and Biblical basis of the Mormon concept of God.  It also includes a discourse by Roberts on the divinity of Jesus Christ.

In this multi-volume work, published over a period of fourteen years, Mormon leader B. H. Roberts set out to present as much of the affirmative evidences for the truth claims of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints that were available at that day, utilizing both religious and secular sources....

In the opening pages of the first volume in the Seventy's Course in Theology, B.H. Roberts states that, "To become a Seventy means mental activity, intellectual development, and the attainment of spiritual power." Making the Seventy's Quorums of the Mormon Church of his day the equal of...

Written towards the youth of the Mormon Church, this book was written by Mormon Apostle George Q. Cannon in regard to his missionary experiences in the Sandwich Islands (now Hawaii) during his youth. It was the hope of Elder Cannon that this book would inspire and encourage the faith of the young people of the Mormon Church of that period.

This book, written by Mormon apostle George Q. Cannon, covers the life of one of the larger figures within Mormon scripture, the prophet Nephi. Utilizing both the Book of Mormon and sources that contemporary to his time, Elder Cannon presents a picture of Nephi and what his life, surroundings, and circumstances could have been.

Originally written in his personal journal, this chronicle of early Mormon leader and pioneer William Clayton tracks many of the events of the trek west. This includes many of the interactions between pioneers, the terrain that they encountered, and many of the hardships and difficulties that they went through.