The work and the glory

It chronicles the birth and early growth of mormonism through the fictional steed family. Recently moved to upstate new york from the comfort of their vermont homestead, the benjamin steed family makes their way into the established social structure of palmyra. In the 1820s they move from vermont to palmyra township in upstate new york in search of better farmland. Matthew steed is a fictional character from the work and the glory series. The work and the glory is a 2004 historical fiction drama film directed by russell holt and starring sam hennings, brenda strong, eric johnson, alexander. Pillar of light is an epic lds film based on the series of novels with the same name written by lds general authority gerald n. There they meet a young man named joseph smith and are thrown into the maelstrom of conflict and controversy. In their attempt to settle peacefully into the new community, they discover that the help they have hired to clear their land is at. Work and the glory, the when benjamin steed sam hennings, the aviator and mary ann steed brenda strong, seinfeld relocate their family to upstate new york in the early 1800s, they unwittingly settle in a town divided along religious lines. Pillar of light the first volume in the series the work and the glory begins the epic story of the benjamin steed family. In november of 1833, the state of missouri turned a blind eye as hundreds of its peaceful inhabitants were hunted down and driven from their homes in the dead of night. The work and the glory 2004 stream and watch online.

All of the original work and the glory books in hardcover. American zion is rated pg by the mpaa for some violence. The work and the glory, based on pillar of light, is a 2004 historical fiction drama film directed by russell holt. Soon after arriving, he is caught in a web or rumor. However, when they had hired some help to clear the land, they learn that the help was in the middle of a strong religious controversy. Lunds best selling series, the work and the glory is a moving love story set against the backdrop of religious. The work and the glory is a 2004 historical fiction drama film directed by russell holt and starring sam hennings, brenda strong, eric johnson, alexander carroll, tiffany dupont, and jonathan scarfe. The complete work and the glory audiobook series is now available for the first time in one collection. Watch the work and the glory starring alexander carroll in this drama on directv. Volume 1 pillar of light a historical novel by gerald n. Recently moved to upstate new york from the comfort of their. Released october 17th, 2004, the work and the glory stars alexander carroll, sam hennings, brenda strong, brighton hertford the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 50 min, and received a score. After their new hired help turns out to be at the center of the uproar, each member of the steed family must come to terms.

Nathan didnt flinch, did not so much as even blink. The second movie follows founder joseph smith as he takes his flock to kirkland, ohio. All is well, the powerful and moving ninth volume of the series the work and the glory, brings to a close the restorationera portion of this epic story. Soon the militia is ordered to attack the settlement, and only joshua can save his family from the mob. The work and the glory 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Boggs gathers an army, led by joshua, to confront them. The work and the glory is a film directed by russell holt with sam hennings, brenda strong, eric johnson, alexander carroll, year. Joshua leaped forward, one arm cocking back, his fist doubled. When the steed family relocates to upstate new york from their longtime home in vermont, religious strife threatens to destroy their closeknit. American zion soundtrack ost sam cardon new sealed cd. American zion 2005 starring sam hennings and brenda strong on dvd and bluray. Lund here masterfully weaves together historical reality and highpowered fiction. It is important to remember that they are fiction and not let the happenings of the steed family influence your understanding of the history of the church, but even through their fictional eyes, there is a lot to be learned about the lds church and its. The work and the glory film the work and the glory.

Lund, a seventy in the lds church, wrote the account around a fictional character named benjamin steed sam hennings, a farmer who moves to palmyra, new york in search for better land. The work and the glory is a 3 dvd boxset of the first three novels from mormon writer gerald n lunds series of nine novels which carry the same title. American zion was the sequel to the 2004 film the work and the glory, also based on a novel by gerald n. American zion the 2005 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Click here to go to the official site the work and the glory. This is the first installment of the work and the glory called pillar of light. Lund, the work and the glory blends highpowered fiction with true events from the life of joseph smith. The work and the glory volume 1 pillar of light ebook. Watch the work and the glory online stream full movie. Follow the steed family on their incredible journey from new york to the salt lake valley. But with the amount of money put into the former about. The work and the glory series of books are absolutely fantastic.

It was not a question, but a statement, filled with wonder. Lunds best selling series, the work and the glory is a moving love story set against the backdrop of religious intolerance on the american frontier of the early 1800s. It follows the fictional steed family from june 1846 to october 1847 as they participate in some of the most pivotal and dramatically charged events in church history, including the migration of the saints from the banks of the missouri river. A house divided 2006 mormon joshua steed eric johnson returns to missouri with a beautiful bride and wealth. Follow the steed family on their incredible journey. In their attempt to settle peacefully into the new community, they discover that the help they have hired to. The popular, awardwinning series the work and the glory continues with a season of joy, which literally spans the globe as it follows the story of the restored church and the fictional steed family through two eventful years 18391841 it is a season of rejuvenations, after the horrors of the missouri persecutions, the saints find refuge across the mississippi in illinois, where they found. Based in the 1800s and the beginning of the mormon joseph smith and mormonism. The work and the glory volume 1 pillar of light kindle edition by lund, gerald n download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

Attempting to follow historical accounts of the religious persecution endured by members of the mormon faith in 19th century america, the movie contains depictions of threats both verbal and at gunpoint, beatings, lashings, tarandfeatherings, destruction. Buy a cheap copy of the work and the glory, volume 7. The complete work and the glory series is now available for the first time in one ebook. With sam hennings, brenda strong, eric johnson, alexander carroll. Recently moved to upstate new york from the comfort of their vermont homestead, the benjamin steed family makes their way into the. When they suffer persecution, they send an advance party to missouri to buy land. It tells the story of the fictional steed family in the 1820s and their struggles trying to adopt the new mormon religion, and it explores their relationship with their community, with its founder. Financial analysis of the work and the glory 2004 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The work and the glory is a ninepart novel series by gerald n. Novels pillar of light, like a fire is burning, truth will prevail, thy gold to refine, a season of joy, praise to the man, no unhallowed hand, so great a cause, all is well. Pillar of light the first volume in the series the work and the glory begins the saga of the benjamin steed family, who, in the fall of 1826, move from vermont.

Against this impending strife, a young man with a divine vision leads a people against the aggression of an anti. And the primary purpose of this priesthood power is to bless, sanctify, and purify us so we can live together with our families in the presence of our heavenly parents, bound by priesthood sealings, participating in the marvelous work of god and jesus christ in forever expanding their light and glory. American zion was the sequel to the 2004 film eric johnson, also based on a novel by gerald n. Drama, romance, when benjamin steed and mary ann steed relocate their family to upstate new york in the early 1800s, they unwittingly settle in a town divided along religious lines. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. With sam hennings, eric johnson, alexander carroll, brenda strong. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the work and the glory volume 1 pillar of light.

It was focused on young workers, which, in their lingo, means young professionals in the workplace. I was asked in an interview if i thought this focus was a good idea. In kirtland, the fledgling church has financial troubles that cause a rift. American zion 2005 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Experience the tragedies and triumphs of the steed family. A familys hired hand is at the center of religious controversy in the 19th century. This film certainly has the potential for extending the series quite unlike the book of mormon movie. The steeds, throughout the series, meet and come to know many of the prominent early church members well. The work and the glory is a threepart film based on gerald lunds 9part novel by the same title.