Thomas Briggs was an early Latter-day Saint pioneer who documented his experiences and beliefs about the resurrection and eternal progression in his autobiography, The History of Thomas Briggs.
His writings reflect the optimism and faith of early converts to the Restored Gospel, expressing confidence in the literal nature of resurrection and the possibility of continued progression in the eternities.
Like many early Latter-day Saints, Briggs saw the Restoration as opening possibilities for human advancement and transformation that exceeded the bounds of traditional Christianity.