In unprecedented detail, this book explores the two toxic flaws that were baked into the original Constitution of 1789-flaws which compelled Joseph Smith, Jr. to run for President in 1844.

Standing before the highest leaders of the land, Joseph prophetically warned of the "vexing" tribulations that would visit this nation if they did not make the provisions required to correct these damnable flaws. Inasmuch as Joseph the Prophet was assassinated in the attempt, another "humble instrument in the hands of God" was raised up to complete the work that Joseph would have corrected had he been elected and allowed to tarry. That man was Abraham Lincoln.

Foreword written by bestselling author Timothy Ballard.

Praise for the book

A profound illumination on Joseph Smith's inspirational and dramatic run for President of the United States, filled with the weighty purpose of safeguarding religious liberty. -Timothy Ballard, Founder of Operation Underground Railroad and bestselling author

Andersen resurrects the wisdom of two giants of the commendable work for those who desire to sustain and defend religious liberty.

-Ryan C. Jenkins, author of The Assassination of Joseph Smith: Innocent Blood on the Banner of Liberty

About the author

Ron L. Andersen is the founder of the Lincoln Leadership Society, which he founded in 2009. Defenders of Religious Freedom is Andersen's fourth book on the monumental and lasting influence of Joseph Smith and Abraham Lincoln upon the entire world. His previous books are:

Abraham Lincoln: God's Humble Instrument (2009) Abraham Lincoln and Joseph Smith: How Two Contemporaries Changed the Face of American History (2014) Ingenious Abe (2016)