James E. Talmage

Biography

James E. Talmage was born in 1862 and became a scholar, educator, and religious leader whose intellectual gifts enriched the Utah Territory and the wider Church. His work as a professor of geology and his many writings, including respected doctrinal guides, helped translate complex ideas into faithful devotion for countless readers.

In his leadership of religious education and Church affairs, he modeled humility, kindness, and a love of truth, forging bonds that have kept his words and witness alive in the hearts of many Salt Lake City families.