: 484 Talmage's parents converted to the LDS Church, probably in the 1850s before his birth. : 481 He was born in the Bell Inn, a hotel in Hungerford, where his father was the manager. Talmage, the first son of Susannah Preater and James Joyce Talmage, was born on 21 September 1862 and raised in Hungerford, Berkshire, England. In addition to his academic and religious involvement, Talmage was involved in local political leadership in Provo as a city council member, alderman, and justice of the peace.

Roberts and Joseph Fielding Smith who disagreed about evolution and the origin of man. Regarding the conflicting Mormon views on evolution, Talmage attempted to mediate between church leaders B.H. An academic and religious scholar, Talmage did not believe that science conflicted with his religious views. Despite first being published in 19, the books remain classics in Mormon literature. In addition to his academic career, Talmage authored several books on religion, the most prominent of which are Jesus the Christ and Articles of Faith. James Edward Talmage (21 September 1862 – 27 July 1933) was an English chemist, geologist, and religious leader who served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1911 until his death.Ī professor at Brigham Young Academy (BYA) and University of Utah (U of U), Talmage also served as president of the U of U and Latter-day Saints' University.

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