Contents
1 The Context of the Kirtland Temple
2 The Design of the Temple, 1832–1833
3 The First Campaign of Construction, Summer–Fall 1833
4 Finishing the Walls and Roof, 1834–1835
5 Interior and Finishing Work, 1835–1836
6 Religious Life and the Kirtland Temple, 1836–1837
7 Joseph Smith’s Departure and Subsequent Temple History, 1837–1890
8 Changes in the Building Fabric
9 The Kirtland Temple’s Influence on Later Temple Building
Conclusion: Visitors to the Temple
Appendix A Documented Chronology of the Kirtland Temple
Appendix B Blessing of Those Who Assisted in Building the House of the Lord at Kirtland
Appendix C Kirtland Temple Dedication Services
Appendix D Historical Descriptions of the Kirtland Temple
