Leon R. Hartshorn

Who is Leon R. Hartshorn?

Leon R. Hartshorn was a religion professor at Brigham Young University and an author of many books. Most of his books were the collections of stories about leaders or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Prior to joining the faculty of BYU, Hartshorn was an instructor for the Church Educational System.

In the LDS Church, Hartshorn has been a bishop and a mission president.

Among books by Hartshorn are Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration, Put on the Armor of God, Memorable Christmas Stories, Remarkable Stories from the Lives of Latter-day Saint Women and a collection of stories of presidents, apostles and general authorities of the LDS Church. The Outstanding Stories by General Authorities eventually came to three volumes. Most of Hartshorn's collections of stories about Church leaders were published in the 1970s, although some have been republished in the 21st century, often under slightly revised titles to make it evident they do not encompass the lives of apostles or general authorities called since the 1970s.