Deseret News covers the release of a new Joseph Smith Papers ebook on the founder's financial records, framing it as a story of 'faith and financial sacrifice.' The article examines how Smith's monetary struggles shaped his leadership and the early Church's development.

The Financial Records series documents Smith's debts, land transactions and building projects from 1826 to 1844. The ebook provides historical context for understanding the economic pressures facing Smith and early Church members.

The Joseph Smith Papers project has been publishing annotated primary sources since 2008, making Smith's historical record accessible to scholars and general readers.