"Jesus the Christ" by James E. Talmage is a doctrinal study published in 1915. This comprehensive work explores the life and mission of Jesus Christ through 42 chapters, examining not only his mortal ministry but also his pre-mortal existence, post-resurrection appearances, and prophesied second coming. Written in longhand within the Salt Lake Temple, the book draws from ancient and modern scripture to present a Latter-day Saint perspective on the Messiah. It has become a classic text in Mormon literature, translated into many languages.