Christopher Columbus: A Latter-day Saint Perspective

Title

Christopher Columbus: A Latter-day Saint Perspective

Publication Type

Book

Year of Publication

1992

Authors

Garr, Arnold K. (Primary)

Number of Pages

103 Publisher

Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University

City

Provo, UT

URL

https://rsc.byu.edu/out-print/christopher-columbus-latter-day-saint-perspective

Terms of use

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

While many books have been written about the life of Christopher Columbus and his New World discoveries, this one has a different thrust—that Columbus was not just a skilled, courageous sailor but was also a chosen instrument in the hands of God. This book profiles the man from Genoa who apparently yearned from childhood for the seafaring life and who early began to acquire the nautical knowledge and experience that would make him the most widely traveled seaman of his day and would help him rise to the top ranks in that career.

15 Chapters

Foreword

Jensen, DeLamar | pp. ix-xii

Preface

Garr, Arnold K. | pp. xiii-xv

Columbus: Fulfillment of Book of Mormon Prophecy

Garr, Arnold K. | pp. 1-5

Early Life in Genoa

Garr, Arnold K. | pp. 7-17

Years In Portugal: Emergence of the Grand Idea

Garr, Arnold K. | pp. 19-28

Years In Spain: Columbus Finds a Sponsor