| James E. Talmage
A leading intellectual in the Mormon faith during his lifetime, and member of the Council of Twelve Apostles. He was known among his contemporaries as a gifted scientist, teacher, speaker, and writer. His works on Mormon doctrine Jesus the Christ and The Articles of Faith have nearly become canonical among Latter-day Saints. These works have also been appreciated for their significant literary style.
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| Also Known As |
Elder James E. Talmage |
| Religion |
LDS |
| Birth Date |
1862 |
| Death Date |
1933 |
| Birth Place |
Hungerford, Berkshire, England |
| Education |
Brigham Young Academy
Lehigh University
Johns Hopkins University |
| Career |
Professor of Geology and Chemistry, Brigham Young Academy
Professor of Geology, University of Utah
President, University of Utah
Elected to membership in several learned societies. |
| Other Biographical Information |
In 1876 the Talmage family emigrated to Utah where James became one of the leading intellectuals of the Church. |