Golden kimball on the book of mormon book of mormon central. He was quite poor as a child and then worked as a cowboy and a teamster, which started him on a path that led him to be known as the swearing apostle. Golden kimball is known not so much for what he did but for what he said, as kathryn jenkins gordon notes in her recent biography of him, j. Golden kimball stories share this beloved and iconoclastic mormon humorists opinions on death, marriage, love, hell, and god. Since they had plenty of time, they decided to visit a local diner for some breakfast.
Golden kimball the hilarious, swearing mormon apostle. Heather the hillbilly banjo queen goodreads i love j. The events surrounding the publication of the golden legacy well illustrate the controversy that followed j. Golden kimball, james arrington has created a masterful look into the life of this unique lds leader who has inspired and entertained countless saints throughout the years. Golden kimball reportedly had an addiction to coffee. Hurst since it falls somewhere inbetween fact and fiction. Golden kimball, james arrington has created a masterful look into the life of this unique lds. Golden was part of the first generation of mormons to be born in utah after the move west in 1847, and as one of sixtyfive children fathered by heber. Golden kimball did, but not a lot more about him as an individual. He recently published a book of rare stories, anecdotes and jokes by or about kimball titled the j.
Golden kimball 18531938 speaks on death, marriage, love, hell, god, and everything in between. The narratives in chapter 9 ten texts are meant to exemplify the distinction between the firstperson accounts of people who actually spoke with j. The anecdotes included in the last three chapters of the book are meant to show how oral tradition works. Born 26 june 1853 in salt lake city to christeen golden and heber c. I am ready to confess that i am keyed up to a pretty high tension, and the only thing i am afraid of is that i will say just what i. Golden kimball on the book of mormon lds daily, in their june 9 issue reports on a book by claude richards written in 1934 titled j. Golden kimball and is said to bear an uncanny resemblance to.
Golden stories, a basic component of the growing body of mormon humor. We need to be reminded of our humanness, and uncle golden was just the one to do it. Golden kimball a sermon should be like a womans dress. The second edition, published by peregrine smith, inc. Even as a seventy and the son of a prophet, he wasnt perfect and everybody knew it.
James kimball was a nephew of elder golden who did a popular onemanshow on utah public television that readers might remember. Golden kimball was a general authority of the lds church. He was the original product, and when providence had finished him, the pattern. Drawing heavily from the diaries, letters, and speeches of j. Golden kimball is just such a character, one whose legacy of colorful language is surpassed only by his fierce loyalty to the gospel. Son of the prominent early latterday saint heber kimball, jonathan golden kimball became a member of the council of seventy in 1892. Actually what most people know about the swearing general authority falls somewhere between fact and fiction, as stories about j. Eliason has written a book that conscientiously manages to entertain and enlighten.
We have the book of mormon, and if there is anything on earth that has. I am ready to confess that i am keyed up to a pretty high tension, and the only thing i am afraid of is that i will say just what i think, which would be unwise, no doubt. Golden kimball was a mormon leader born in salt lake city, utah in 1853. He would eventually be known as the swearing apostle, though he never actually served in the quorum of the twelve apostles. Many readers will be familiar with his wit, but few will be aware of the depth of his wisdom and the extent of his inspiration until they have read this book. The book is available in libraries or you can download a pdf from the lds daily website.
Dec 14, 2009 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Golden kimball by claude richards, 1934, deseret news press edition, in english j. Eliason from previously unpublished archival resources, this collection of stories, anecdotes, and jokes captures the irreverent comedy and independent thinking that made kimball so beloved both in and out of his mormon community. Not very many stories in this book and some i had heard before but i just love to hear about this man and what he brought to the people of the lds church with his inspirational rough humor. Golden kimballs golden moments by arnold dee white a readable copy. Click download or read online button to get j golden kimball stories book now. Dec 28, 2012 golden was a mormon general authority at the turn if the century with a penchant for using colorful language. But beyond this, it records, as the first part of the title suggests, j. Among his humorous statements is this gem about the book of mormon.
Golden kimball, one of the most colorful and beloved of the general authorities was one of the first seven presidents of seventies from 1892 until his death in 1938. Jonathan golden kimball june 9, 1853 september 2, 1938 was a leader of the church of. From a chronicle of kimballs youthful adventures to the legacy he forged in his more than forty years as a general authority, gear up for a rollicking ride. The remarkable man behind the colorful stories, readers are invited to come to better know this legendary man made famous by his unique humor and powerful testimony. His approaches to problemsolving were often unique for his environment, but he was effective and no one ever questioned his testimony. Golden kimball, one of the most colorful characters in mormon history. Eliason, an associate professor of english who teaches folklore and mormon literature. He was born in salt lake city, june 9, 1853, in a palatial utah home of half a century agoa residence of his fathers, heber c. Jonathan golden kimball was a leader of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, serving as a member of the first council of the seventy from 1892. Golden kimball quotes showing 19 of 9 i may not always walk the straight and narrow, but i sure in hell try to cross it as often as i can. J golden kimball stories download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The story of a unique personality by claude richards 1966, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Golden kimball, a man that was rough cut and very unconventional but a beautiful and inspirational man. Golden kimball james kimball was a greatgrandnephew of j.
Rather than being just a collection of quips, this book contains the entire set of conference talks by j. We have the book of mormon, and if there is anything on earth that has made trouble for. From a chronicle of kimballs youthful adventures to the legacy he forged in his more than forty years as a general authority, gear up for a rollicking ride through the life of one of the liveliest servants of the lord. If someone said golden said it, lets include it in the books.
Golden kimballs legacythe lessons that come from his extraordinary life. Golden kimball remarked he knew the deceased was a good man because he read the churchowned deseret news. The lecture is free and will be followed by a reception. Golden kimballs sermons, and gives us an invaluable insight into his faith and beliefs. Arranged thematically and framed by brief contextual introductions, each chapter provides a colorful portrait of a freethinking mormon folk hero. Golden was part of the first generation of mormons to be born in utah after the move west in 1847, and as one of sixtyfive children fathered by heber c. The narratives in chapter 9 ten texts are meant to.
I am giving this book only 3 stars because it is basically a cut and paste from what seem like more indepth biographies. Pat bagley, tribune editorial cartoonist photo courtesy utah state historical society mormon general authority j. Golden kimball on the book of mormon book of mormon. Containing over 60 sermons and covering almost 45 years, this book is the most complete account of j. Christeene golden kimball biography portal latter day saint movement portal jonathan golden kimball june 9, 1853 september 2, 1938 was a leader of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, serving as a member of the first council of the seventy from 1892 until his death in 1938. Golden kimball stories, beloved and iconoclastic mormon humorist j. At the end of the article, it has this list of supposed j. Lds daily, in their june 9 issue reports on a book by claude richards written in 1934 titled j.
Golden kimball, and when he is gone, there will never be another. The story of a unique personality by claude richards an apparently unread copy in perfect condition. A quirky little book about a quirky general authority. J golden kimball stories download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Golden was a mormon general authority at the turn if the century with a penchant for using colorful language. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Eliason from previously unpublished archival resources, this collection of stories, anecdotes, and jokes captures the. Golden kimballs golden moments in books ldsbookstore. Golden kimball stories is an accessible, entertaining, and intelligent survey and interpretation of folk humor regarding one of the american wests most significant legendary figures. Golden stories have become a type of folklore for members of the lds church.
Although listed in the true stories section, this account is unconfirmed and may be an urban legend. Expecting poor road conditions, they left very early, but they did not encounter any delays. He was nicknamed the swearing apostle and when church meetings were first broadcast on radio, people worried about his vocabulary. The remarkable man behind the colorful stories, readers are invited to come to better know this legendary man made famous by his unique humor and. Mckay went to cache valley for a stake conference one cold winter day. I love all of the brethren, but i love some a hell of a lot more than i do others.
Golden kimball 9 june 1853 2 september 1938 was a latterday saint leader remembered for his folksy speaking quotes. Golden promptly ordered his usual, and one of the brethren leaned forward and whispered, why, brother kimball, id rather commit adultery than drink that cup of coffee. Golden kimball in mormon folklore lecture topic at. One time he was traveling with two of the brethren when they stopped at a restaurant for refreshment. Golden kimball and the orally circulating anecdotes. Golden kimball on the street one day and in conversation asked, do you believe that jonah was swallowed by the whale. His straight talk and colorful language have led some to call him the. His straight talk and colorful language have led some to call him the mormon check out the deal on j. Eliason from previously unpublished archival resources, this collection of stories, anecdotes, and jokes captures the irreverent comedy and. Golden kimballthe very name conjures up salty anecdotes and humorous stories. Golden kimball the very name conjures up salty anecdotes and humorous stories. Golden kimball served for fortysix years as a general authority, giving thousands of sermons and visiting just about every latterday saint settlement in the intermountain west. In 1973, brigham young university press published the first edition and then recalled it after the sale of a few copies.
One of the best known has lds church president grant writing a clean radio speech for kimball and ordering him to read it. Golden kimball history goes, you get a fairly thorough sketch in my book, but the book i am eagerly waiting for is the biography james kimball was working on before he died. Then you will have to ask him, golden quickly replied. Golden kimballs golden moments by arnold dee white. His straight talk and colorful language have led some to call him the mormon mark twain or will rogers. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. J onathan golden kimball, lds church general authority, is best known as one of the most colorful and humorous folk heroes in mormon history. Golden kimball, and when he is gone, there will never. Jonathan golden kimball was a leader of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, serving as a member of the first. Golden lived in a time of rapid technological change, which he witnessed as her traveled visiting farflung members of the church. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. So loud and feisty and i feel i can relate to him well.
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