21. The Prophet Joseph Smith Joseph Smith, Jr. (18051844), often referred to as the Prophet Joseph Smith, was the founding prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/daily/history/people/joseph_smith/

The Prophet Joseph Smith The Prophet Joseph Smith "Joseph Smith, Jr. (1805-1844), often referred to as the Prophet Joseph Smith, was the founding prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. " Encyclopedia of Mormonism Joseph Smith: A Modern Witness of Christ In 1820, young Joseph Smith prayed to know which church he should join. In answer to his prayer, God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to him. Through him they restored the truth about the plan of God. Joseph Smith was a prophet and a powerful witness of Christ. Read his story in his own words. Visions of Joseph Smith "The Prophet Joseph Smith had his first vision at the age of fourteen while praying in a grove of trees in western New York (see First Vision ). The appearance of the Lord to him, like that to Saul of Tarsus, was attended by a shining light from heaven (Acts 9:3). The Lord spoke face-to-face with Joseph and called him to service. This was the first of a series of visions Joseph Smith received, many of which were shared with other persons. "

22. The Prophet Joseph Smith Joseph Smith, Jr. (18051844), often referred to as the Prophet Joseph Smith, was the founding prophet of THE CHURCH of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints. http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/daily/history/people/joseph_smith/Prophet_EOM

The Prophet Joseph Smith Joseph Smith, by Alvin Gittens (1959, oil on canvas, 31" x 39"). Prophet, Seer, and Revelator, first elder and President of THE CHURCH of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints. His inspiration and genius single him out among the great spiritual leaders of all time. by Richard L. Bushman and Dean C. Jessee Joseph Smith, Jr. (1805-1844), often referred to as the Prophet Joseph Smith, was the founding prophet of THE CHURCH of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints. Latter-day Saints call him "the Prophet" because, in the tradition of Old and New Testament prophets, he depended on revelation from God for his teachings, not on his own learning. They accept his revelations, many of them published as the Doctrine and Covenants and as the Pearl of Great Price, as scripture to accompany the Bible. As a young man, Joseph Smith also translated a sacred record from ancient America known as the Book of Mormon . These revelations and records restored to the earth the pure gospel of Christ . Joseph Smith's role in history was to found the Church of Jesus Christ based on this restored gospel in preparation for the second coming of Christ. (See Joseph Smith-History in his own words) Bible and his biblical style of writing suggest that much of his early education came from that source.

23. Content Pages Of The Encyclopedia Of Religion And Social Science Smith, Joseph, JR. (18051844) Founding prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) and of derivative schismatic groups, http://hirr.hartsem.edu/ency/SmithJ.htm

Encyclopedia of Religion and Society William H. Swatos, Jr. Editor Table of Contents Cover Page Editors Contributors ... Web Version SMITH, JOSEPH, JR. Founding prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) and of derivative schismatic groups, the most important being the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which arose around his son, Joseph Smith III (after the main Mormon body had migrated to Utah under Brigham Young). Smith was born in Sharon, Vermont, in a large family that always lived in poverty. In 1816, the family moved to Palmyra, near Rochester, New York, an area included in the "burned over district" of the Second Great Awakening. In 1820, young Smith sought and experienced an epiphany with deity, followed in the next few years by several visionary encounters with angels (in some of which he was joined by selected disciples). The Book of Mormon was one of the ultimate products of these encounters. Smith led his persecuted but growing band of Mormons from place to place until his assassination in 1844 near Nauvoo, Illinois, a city of some 10,000, which he had established five years earlier. Only since the mid-twentieth century has a serious scholarly literature on Smith emerged that is neither devotional nor debunking, much of it in the form of articles in scholarly journals. The first book-length work of modern times was by Fawn Brodie

24. Vermont History: Joseph Smith Virtual Vermont s minibiography of Joseph Smith, Founder of the Mormon Church. Joseph Smith (1805-1844). Founder of the church commonly called Mormons, http://www.virtualvermont.com/history/jsmith.html

JOSEPH SMITH Founder of the church commonly called Mormons, born in Sharon , Vermont. He received his first "call' as a prophet at Manchester, New York, in 1820. Smith said he was told of a sacred religious record on golden plates, with two stones which would help to translate it, and in 1827 this was delivered into his hands. The Book of Mormon (1830) is said to contain a history of the 5th century of the Christian era, written by a prophet named Mormon, during which Jesus Christ appeared and established his Church in the New World. Smith claimed to have received authority from John the Baptist and the apostles to be the instrument of the Church's re-establishment. Despite ridicule and hostility, the new "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" rapidly gained converts. He founded Nauvoo, Illinois, in 1840, becoming mayor. Violence followed his announcement as a candidate for the US presidency. He was imprisoned for conspiracy and killed by a mob which broke into the jail in Carthage, Illinois, where he and his brother Hyram were awaiting trial. See also Brigham Young History Page Events Firsts ... Virtual Vermont Internet Services May 30, 2003

25. AOL Research & Learn: Biography - Joseph Smith Smith, Joseph (18051844), was the founder and first president of the Mormon Church, officially called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. http://rl.channel.aol.com/history/biography?id=20050413141309990018

26. Joseph Smith Biography / Biography Of Joseph Smith Biographies Joseph Smith (18051844), American religious leader, was the founder of a unique American sect, the Mormons, or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day http://www.bookrags.com/biography/joseph-smith/

Search BookRags.com English History Other Subjects Essays Biographies Research Topics eBooks Register Login Help Literature Study Guides ... Games Welcome, Guest Why not Login or Register Biography Navigation Joseph Smith Index Main Biography Religion Biography How to Cite Order the PDF Home Biography Joseph Smith Biographies Complete Biographical Resource See related items by keyword: american new york joseph smith ... kirtland ohio Name: Joseph Smith Birth Date: December 23, 1805 Death Date: June 27, 1844 Place of Birth: Vermont Place of Death: Illinois Nationality: American Gender: Male Occupations: religious leader Joseph Smith Biographies The following biographies focus on different aspects of Joseph Smith's life and work. All biographies listed are included in the Joseph Smith Biography Pass. Main Biography (1.7 pages) Religion Biography (4.5 pages) Joseph Smith Biography Each biography is written by a biographical expert, professional educator, or scholar of the individual. Get the Joseph Smith Biography About Customer Service Report an Error ... Argos

27. Smith - YourDictionary.com - American Heritage Dictionary Smith, Joseph 18051844. American religious leader. He founded (1830) the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and led his congregation westward from http://www.yourdictionary.com/ahd/s/s0496600.html

Search Mamma.com for "Smith" Search: Normal Definitions Short defs (Pronunciation Key) Smith Joseph American religious leader. He founded (1830) the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and led his congregation westward from New York State to western Illinois, where he was murdered by an anti-Mormon mob. Back to Search Back The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

28. Joseph Smith As A Prophet Joseph Smith Jr. (18051844) was literally a prophet of God, Joseph Smith made a number of prophecies regarding Missouri as the location of Zion and http://www.exmormon.org/prophet.htm

JOSEPH SMITH AS A PROPHET The Latter-Day Saints ("Mormons") hold as among the first and most important principles of their religion, on which all the rest is based, that the founder of their church, Joseph Smith Jr. (1805-1844) was literally a prophet of God, if not the greatest prophet ever to have lived on the earth. Was he? Examine the record for yourself: Test of a prophet: "And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the Lord hath not spoken? When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously..." Deut 18:21-22 The fulfillment of a prophecy cannot be delayed long. "They ... say, The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times that are far off. Therefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God: There shall none of my words be prolonged any more, but the word which I have spoken shall be done, saith the Lord God." Ezek 12:21-28 See also Isaiah 8:20 and 9:15 on false prophets: if what a prophet says is different from the law, it is because there is "no light in" him; a prophet that teaches lies will be "cut off."

29. Record Detail Author Smith, Joseph, 18051844. 2nd Author Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA c1981 Publisher Church of Jesus Christ http://www.saginaw.org/cfm/library_cfm/web_pages/0192.htm

Book of Mormon, The Copy 1 an account Author: Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844. 2nd Author: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. c1981 Publisher: Church of Jesus Christ of Lat Softcover 9 Pages Call Number: BX8623 1981 Previous Title Author Index Title Index Next Title Contact information: Mary Lou Feldotte, Librarian Phone: 989 797-6678 Fax: 989 799-7912 Email: mfeldotte@dioceseofsaginaw.org

30. Joseph Smith@Everything2.com Joseph Smith, Jr. (18051844) was the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Members of the Church credit him with seeing God and Jesus http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=31111

31. Mormon Books And Leaders Joseph Smith (18051844) Founder of the LDS Church, 1st President and Prophet, led church members to Nauvoo, IL, where he was killed while imprisoned. http://wri.leaderu.com/mormonism/mormon-books.html

Michael Davis' Virtual Office Michael Davis' Mormonism Homepage Mormonism Topical Index Mormon Scripture (the "Standard Works" Book of Mormon: The Mormon Church claims this book is "another testament of Jesus Christ" that confirms the Biblical dictate to establish every fact by the mouth of two or three witnesses. The Pearl of Great Price : This claims to be a "selection of choice materials touching many significant aspects of the faith and doctrine" of the LDS Church. It became a standard work of the church [i.e. scripture] by action of the First Presidency in 1880, and contains: The Books of Moses and Matthew - Joseph Smith's translation of Genesis and Matthew The Book of Abraham - Joseph Smith's translation of Egyptian papyri purportedly written by Abraham Joseph Smith-History -Joseph Smith's description of his initial revelation and the formation of the LDS church The Articles of Faith - A concise statement of some central tenants of Mormonism - A collection of supposedly "divine revelations and inspired declarations" received mostly through Joseph Smith. Much Mormon Doctrine is derived from this work. The Bible - Mormons accept the Bible as authoritative scripture, with the caveat "as far as it is translated correctly". Mormon confidence in the Bible is less than that of the three works above due to Joseph Smith's

32. HISTORY OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (MORMONS) Its founder was Joseph Smith (18051844), a resident of Palmyra NY. His family of origin were called Seekers - Christians who were not affiliated with a http://www.religioustolerance.org/lds_hist.htm

About the LDS and other Mormon groups CHURCH HISTORY Click Here to Visit our Sponsors. Joseph Smith's early experiences: The Mormons have had a fascinating and turbulent history. Its founder was Joseph Smith (1805-1844), a resident of Palmyra NY. His family of origin were called " Seekers " - Christians who were not affiliated with a church, but which respected the teachings of all denominations. In his teens, his mother and most of the rest of the family converted to Presbyterianism. However, Joseph was deeply troubled by the multiplicity of Christian sects which existed in his time. In common with many Christians before and since, he wondered which was the "true" Christian religion . He received his first vision in 1820, at the age of 14 in Palymra, NY. God and Jesus Christ appeared before Joseph as separate entities and told him that all of the Christian sects and denominations were in error and that he should not join any of them. However, he should anticipate a major personal assignment in the future. In 1823, at the age of 17, he received three visitations from Moroni (some texts say Nephi) at the time of the

33. The Community Of Christ As described in the essay on the LDS Church, Joseph Smith (18051844), a resident of Palmyra NY. His family of origin were affiliated with the Seekers - a http://www.religioustolerance.org/rlds.htm

Denominations in the Mormon movement The Community of Christ (Formerly: the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Click Here to Visit our Sponsors. Current Status The Community of Christ was formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints the " RLDS Church ". They were organized on 1860-APR-6 in Amboy, IL. Their head office moved several times and finally settled in Independence MO in 1920. They do not refer to themselves as "Mormons" a term long associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because of the term's association with polygyny and because they believe the name was not part of the original church. Their temple was dedicated in Independence MO in 1994. They also maintain the original temple in Kirtland OH as a historical site. They have about 250,000 members in congregations in almost 40 countries worldwide. Their official web site is at: http://cofchrist.org/ Comparisons Between the CofC and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS, Mormons) and the CofC are the two largest denominations in the Christian

34. Daily Celebrations ~ Joseph Smith, Joy ~ December 23 ~ Ideas To Motivate, Educat Celebrating Joseph Smith, Jr., Founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Joseph Smith, Jr. (18051844) was born on this day in Sharon, Vermont. http://www.dailycelebrations.com/122303.htm

December 23 ~  Joy Joseph Smith and the Beginnings of Mormonism M a n is that he m i g h t have joy ~ Joseph Smith Founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joseph Smith, Jr. (1805-1844) was born on this day in Sharon, Vermont. Smith said his parents "spared no pains to instructing me in the Christian religion Deeply spiritual and passionate , Smith in 1820 received his first calling, a vision of God the Father and Jesus. Three years later, an angel appeared to him and told him of gold plates, inscribed with God's ancient teachings. He once said, "God is in the still small voice." Smith transformed this " gift of God" into the Book of Mormon. Published in 1830, he called his creation "the most correct of any book on earth." In the same year, young Joseph Smith organized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and became its first president. "I learned in the scriptures that God was the same yesterday, to day, and forever," he said. The controversial Smith was called a prophet by his followers and viewed with contempt by others. He ran for President and was assassinated. His follower and successor, Brigham Young pioneered to Utah to lay the framework for the Mormon Church.

35. Symposium Marking The Bicentennial Of Joseph Smith To Be Held 10 First St. SE, Washington, DC Joseph Smith (18051844) was the founder of There will be two sessions during the day on May 6, “Joseph Smith in His http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2005/05-038.html

The Library of Congress The Library Today News All Library of Congress Pages Public Affairs Office 101 Independence Avenue SE Washington, DC tel (202) 707-2905 fax (202) 707-9199 e-mail pao@loc.gov March 10, 2005 Press contact: Helen Dalrymple (202) 707-1940 Public contact: (202) 707-5383 Symposium Marking the Bicentennial of Joseph Smith to be Held on May 6-7 Scholars from Around the World to Participate May 6 and 7 The symposium is open to the public at no charge, but seating is limited and reservations for each session are required. Reservations can be made online at http://josephsmithconferenceloc.byu.edu or by calling (202) 707-5383. The Worlds of Joseph Smith - Conference Schedule Friday, May 6 Session 1: Joseph Smith in His Own Time (9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.) Presiding: Richard Turley, Family and Church History, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Responses: Robert Remini, University of Illinois at Chicago; Richard Hughes, Pepperdine University; and Grant Underwood, Brigham Young University

36. Table Of Contents For Junius And Joseph Smith, Joseph, 18051844. Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844 Assassination. Presidential candidates United States Biography. http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip058/2005004399.html

Table of contents for Junius and Joseph : presidential politics and the assassination of the first Mormon prophet / Robert S. Wicks and Fred R. Foister. Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the Library of Congress catalog. Note: Contents data are machine generated based on pre-publication provided by the publisher. Contents may have variations from the printed book or be incomplete or contain other coding. Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication: Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844. Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844 Assassination. Presidential candidates United States Biography. Mormons United States Biography. Presidents United States Election 1844. United States Politics and government 1841-1845. Whig Party (U.S.) History 19th century. Mormon Church United States Political activity History 19th century. Mormonism Political aspects United States History 19th century. Illinois Politics and government To 1865.

37. Mormon Hierarchy: Origins Of Power - Book Review hierarchy during the lifetime of its founder Joseph Smith (18051844), Joseph Smith s vision of the Kingdom of God on earth reached its climax in http://www.irr.org/mit/quinnbk.html

"Mormon historians have tended to avoid this evidence because it means the church was organized without proper priesthood authority. This evidence will be haunting for thoughtful Mormons who take official church teaching seriously." D. Michael Quinn, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power (Salt Lake City: Signature Books, 1994), xv + 685, photos, notes, appendices, index, ISBN 1-56085-056-6 This is arguably the most important new book on Mormonism in half a century, since Fawn Brodie's landmark biography of Joseph Smith, Know Man Knows My History (1945). Quinn's subject is the evolution and function of the Mormon ecclesiastical and theocratic hierarchy during the lifetime of its founder Joseph Smith (1805-1844), through the transfer to Utah in 1847 following his assassination. (A second volume due out in 1996 will carry the story down to the present.) Although not as overtly damaging as Brodie's work, it will be harder for Mormons to dismiss this book's deeply disturbing implications because of its more dispassionate style. The book's author , D. Michael Quinn, is a deeply pious

38. Smith History Vault: 1844 "Gen. Smith's Views" Joseph Smith, Jr. (18051844) Gen. Smith s Views (Nauvoo, Feb., 1844) General Joseph Smith s Appeal to the Green Mountain Boys. I was born in Sharon, http://olivercowdery.com/smithhome/1840s/1844Smit.htm

Joseph Smith, Jr. Gen. Smith's Views... (Nauvoo, Feb., 1844) TitlePage begin text related texts Transcriber's Comments See also: "Smith's Views" text in the New York Herald GENERAL SMITH'S V I E W S OF THE POWERS AND POLICY OF THE G O V E R N M E N T OF THE UNITED STATES NAUVOO, ILLINOIS. PRINTED BY JOHN TAYLOR. G E N E R A L S M I T H 'S V I E W S. GEN. SMITH'S VIEWS OF THE POWERS AND POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT. B The wisdom which ought to characterize the freest, wisest, and most noble nation of the nineteenth century, should, like the sun in his meridian splendor, warm every object beneath its rays; and the main efforts of her officers, who are nothing more nor less than the servants of the people, ought to be directed to ameliorate the condition of all, black or white, bond or free; for the best of books says, "God hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on the face of the earth." Our common country presents to all men the same advantages; the same facilities, the same prospects, the same honors, and the same rewards; and without hypocrisy, the Constitution, when it says, "We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure the domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, to [sic] ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America," meant just what it said without reference to color or condition

39. Restoring The Ancient Church, Chapter 1 Joseph Smith, Jr. (18051844) grew up as a farmboy in frontier Vermont and upstate New York. When Smith, who had little formal education, was fourteen years http://www.fairlds.org/pubs/restoring/chap01.html

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40. The Joseph Smith Collection, 1843-1848 Creator, Smith, Joseph, 18051844. Title, Joseph Smith Collection, 1843-1848. Quantity, 0.5 lin. ft. (1 box). Abstract, Copies of legal documents http://history.utah.gov/FindAids/B00136/b0136.html

The Joseph Smith Collection, 1843-1848 A Register of the Collection at the Utah State Historical Society The machine-readable finding aid for this collection was created by the Collections Management staff, Utah State Historical Society, with financial assistance from an LSTA grant provided by the Utah State Library Division. Utah State Historical Society Salt Lake City, Utah Background Scope and Content Administrative Info Container List Summary Description Repository: Utah State Historical Society Call number: Mss B 136 Creator: Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844. Title: Joseph Smith Collection, 1843-1848 Quantity: 0.5 lin. ft. (1 box) Abstract: Copies of legal documents concerning the arrest and death of Joseph Smith, founder of the LDS church. Topics: Mormons and Mormonism in Illinois. Mormons and Mormonism History Sources. Persons: Smith, Emma Hale, 1804-1879 Photographs. Smith family. Summary Description Scope and Content Administrative Info Container List Background Background Note No information available.

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