Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson

A painting by Arnold Friberg depicting Abinadi’s wrists bound in chains while he is standing and preaching to King Noah and his wicked priests.
Abinadi before King Noah (Abinadi Appearing before King Noah)
President Benson wearing a hat, sitting at the steering wheel of a car with his children next to him and behind him.
Benson Family
A painted portrait by David Lindsley of Joseph Smith standing and holding a Book of Mormon in one hand, with clouds in the sky.
Brother Joseph
Jesus Christ in a white robe, walking along the banks of the sea and calling out to a group of fishermen, who are pulling their nets into their boat.
Calling of the Fishermen (Christ Calling Peter and Andrew)
A man in fine clothing standing in a disinterested stance while Christ indicates those who are in need.
Christ and the Rich Young Ruler
A portrait of Christ in white robes, with bright light around His head, looking out toward the viewer.
Christ's Image
Copies of the Book of Mormon in various languages, with blue covers and gold writing, at the Independence Visitors’ Center in Missouri.
Copies of the Book of Mormon
Elder Benson around 1946, standing with two missionary companions in long coats and hats in Europe.
Elder Benson and Companions
Ezra Taft Benson walking and inspecting a field during a drought, wearing a hat, a long-sleeved shirt, pants, and boots.
Ezra Taft Benson Inspecting Field
President Ezra Taft Benson in a white shirt, striped tie, and black suit with a handkerchief in his front pocket, around 1949.
Ezra Taft Benson around 1949
Ezra Taft Benson as a baby in a white gown, with wide eyes and minimal hair, dated 1900.
Ezra Taft Benson as a Baby
Ezra Taft Benson standing beside Spencer W. Kimball, who is wearing a black striped suit, in October 1943.
Ezra Taft Benson in 1943
President Ezra Taft Benson’s father, George Taft Benson Jr., in a white shirt, a suit, and circular glasses.
George Taft Benson Jr.
A woman in a pink shirt smiling and handing a Book of Mormon to another woman in a green shirt, who is sitting on a bench outside.
Giving a Book of Mormon
President Benson in a black suit, a white shirt, a striped tie, and glasses, smiling and sitting in a chair.
President Benson
President Benson in a suit, a white shirt, and a tie with a pearl pin, turning his head slightly and laughing.
President Benson Laughing
President Benson sitting near a tall window, reading scriptures, with a globe behind him.
President Benson Reading Scriptures
President Benson sitting in a large armchair between his counselors, smiling and waving to the audience in the Tabernacle.
President Benson Waving
President Ezra Taft Benson in Scout uniform, holding a folder and standing with Boy Scouts, around 1977.
President Benson and Boy Scouts
President Ezra Taft Benson sitting at a table between his two counselors in the First Presidency, President Gordon B. Hinckley and President Thomas S. Monson.
President Benson and Counselors
President Benson standing outside between President Monson and President Hinckley, all three in black suits, white shirts, and red ties.
President Benson and First Presidency
President Benson as a young man in a white shirt, a suit, and a tie, with his hair parted on the side.
President Benson as Young Man
President Benson sitting behind his desk and speaking to a large group of men and a few women.
President Benson as a Leader
President Benson in a suit, a white shirt, and glasses, standing and speaking to the audience at general conference.
President Benson at General Conference