Articles related to "Joseph Smith"
Who Was Joseph Smith?
Joseph Smith, Jr. organized and first led the "Mormon Church." From the First Vision in 1820 to his murder in 1844, Joseph Smith's life was anything but ordinary.
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Joseph Smith, Jr. organized and first led the "Mormon Church." From the First Vision in 1820 to his murder in 1844, Joseph Smith's life was anything but ordinary.
joseph smith • mormon prophet • first lds prophet • joseph smith jr • life of joseph smith
Joseph Smith's Assassination
The events that took place after the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor led to the assassination of Joseph Smith by an angry mob.
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The events that took place after the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor led to the assassination of Joseph Smith by an angry mob.
mormon • prophet • joseph smith • assassination • jail
Joseph Smith's First Vision
Although multiple accounts of the first vision exist, which suggests the story changed over time, the official version paints an inspiring tale of courage.
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Although multiple accounts of the first vision exist, which suggests the story changed over time, the official version paints an inspiring tale of courage.
joseph smith's first vision • first vision • joseph smith • mormon first vision • sacred grove
Joseph Smith's First Vision
After centuries of worldwide apostasy, Mormons believe an 1820 visitation to their prophet Joseph Smith began the restoration of Jesus Christ's original church on earth.
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After centuries of worldwide apostasy, Mormons believe an 1820 visitation to their prophet Joseph Smith began the restoration of Jesus Christ's original church on earth.
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Joseph Smith, Prophet of God
Each one of us is entitled to receive our own witness and testimony that Joseph Smith was, and is, a prophet of God.
joseph smith • prophet • testimony • witness • holy ghost
Each one of us is entitled to receive our own witness and testimony that Joseph Smith was, and is, a prophet of God.
joseph smith • prophet • testimony • witness • holy ghost
Community of Christ Overview
When most people hear the term Mormon, they think of Utah and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but Joseph Smith Jr started a religious movement.
community of christ • reorganized church of jesus christ of latter-day s • restorationist groups • joseph smith • nauvoo
When most people hear the term Mormon, they think of Utah and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but Joseph Smith Jr started a religious movement.
community of christ • reorganized church of jesus christ of latter-day s • restorationist groups • joseph smith • nauvoo
Book of Mormon Translation Process
South Park's depiction of the process is not far from the truth of how the early LDS leaders produced this sacred text.
book of mormon translation • joseph smith seer stone • urim and thummim • mormon translation • mormonism
South Park's depiction of the process is not far from the truth of how the early LDS leaders produced this sacred text.
book of mormon translation • joseph smith seer stone • urim and thummim • mormon translation • mormonism
Proof of Mormon Scripture in Egypt
The Book of Abraham has never been used in research on Ancient Egypt, so why does the claim exist among the faithful that it has?
joseph smith book of abraham • mormon pearl of great price • mormon egyptian claims • mormonism • ancienty history
The Book of Abraham has never been used in research on Ancient Egypt, so why does the claim exist among the faithful that it has?
joseph smith book of abraham • mormon pearl of great price • mormon egyptian claims • mormonism • ancienty history
Controversy over the Book of Abraham
In 1966, the scrolls that Joseph Smith used to produce the Book of Abraham were uncovered in a New York museum. These scrolls contain the Breathing Permit of Hor.
joseph smith papyri • pearl of great price • book of breathings • university of chicago • book of abraham
In 1966, the scrolls that Joseph Smith used to produce the Book of Abraham were uncovered in a New York museum. These scrolls contain the Breathing Permit of Hor.
joseph smith papyri • pearl of great price • book of breathings • university of chicago • book of abraham
Divine Supernatural Revelation
Throughout the centuries many have recognised that the Biblical manuscripts have been altered. The response is an appeal to Divine intervention for a purer text.
divine revelation • supernatural intervention • islam • mormonism • corrupted text
Throughout the centuries many have recognised that the Biblical manuscripts have been altered. The response is an appeal to Divine intervention for a purer text.
divine revelation • supernatural intervention • islam • mormonism • corrupted text
Joseph Smith's Missionaries in Upper Canada
Mormon missionaries' efforts to convert the population started immediately after publication of Joseph Smith's "Book of Mormon" in Palmyra, New York.
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Mormon missionaries' efforts to convert the population started immediately after publication of Joseph Smith's "Book of Mormon" in Palmyra, New York.
joseph smith's missionaries in upper canada • mormon missionaries changed leeds county demograph • joseph smith established the mormon church • brigham young in canada • demographic profile changed in upper canada
Personal Revelation
As members of the LDS Church, we believe that we can each enjoy personal revelation from our Heavenly Father.
revelation • god • moses • joseph smith • prayer
As members of the LDS Church, we believe that we can each enjoy personal revelation from our Heavenly Father.
revelation • god • moses • joseph smith • prayer
Planning an LDS Church History Trip to Nauvoo
Visiting historic Nauvoo, IL can be an amazing experience for Latter-day Saints or those interested in Mormonism. Get the most out of the trip with this planning guide.
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Visiting historic Nauvoo, IL can be an amazing experience for Latter-day Saints or those interested in Mormonism. Get the most out of the trip with this planning guide.
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The Restoration of All Things
We believe that since the fulness of the gospel was taken from the earth during the dark ages, a full restoration of all things was necessary.
restoration • dark ages • apostasy • joseph smith • holy ghost
We believe that since the fulness of the gospel was taken from the earth during the dark ages, a full restoration of all things was necessary.
restoration • dark ages • apostasy • joseph smith • holy ghost
The Threefold mission of The Church: Part Three
A third area of focus for the Church is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
gospel • jesus christ • joseph smith • missionaries
A third area of focus for the Church is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
gospel • jesus christ • joseph smith • missionaries
Who Was Moroni?
Moroni, son of Mormon, was the last Nephite to have the golden plates that would centuries later become The Book of Mormon.
who was moroni • moroni • mormon • book of mormon • joseph smith
Moroni, son of Mormon, was the last Nephite to have the golden plates that would centuries later become The Book of Mormon.
who was moroni • moroni • mormon • book of mormon • joseph smith
The Nauvoo Expositor Newspaper
The Nauvoo Expositor only published one issue. It attempted to expose the secret polygamous practices of early church leaders.
nauvoo expositor • mormon • smith • prophet • printing
The Nauvoo Expositor only published one issue. It attempted to expose the secret polygamous practices of early church leaders.
nauvoo expositor • mormon • smith • prophet • printing
An Overview of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This is meant to be a short overview of The Mormon Church.
church of jesus christ of latter-day saints • restoration • joseph smith • vision • persecution
This is meant to be a short overview of The Mormon Church.
church of jesus christ of latter-day saints • restoration • joseph smith • vision • persecution
The South Park Mormon Episode
The creators of Kenny, Stan, Kyle and Cartman got most things right when they did a show on early Mormon history, but a few details presented in the show were incorrect.
south park mormon history • south park lds history • book of mormon • joseph smith • mormonism
The creators of Kenny, Stan, Kyle and Cartman got most things right when they did a show on early Mormon history, but a few details presented in the show were incorrect.
south park mormon history • south park lds history • book of mormon • joseph smith • mormonism
The Twelfth Article of Faith
The Twelfth Article of Faith describes our belief in upholding and sustaining the law.
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The Twelfth Article of Faith describes our belief in upholding and sustaining the law.
law • joseph smith • saints • sustain • uphold
Why the name "Mormon?"
The name "Mormon" comes from an ancient prophet who abridged the records now known as The Book of Mormon, however the official name of the Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
mormon • jesus christ • latter-day saints • book of mormon • savior
The name "Mormon" comes from an ancient prophet who abridged the records now known as The Book of Mormon, however the official name of the Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
mormon • jesus christ • latter-day saints • book of mormon • savior
Planning a Church History Trip to Kirtland
There is a lot to see in Kirtland, where Latter-day Saints gathered from 1831 to 1838. Use this guide to plan a trip to visit historic Kirtland and the Kirtland temple.
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There is a lot to see in Kirtland, where Latter-day Saints gathered from 1831 to 1838. Use this guide to plan a trip to visit historic Kirtland and the Kirtland temple.
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The Golden Plates
Central to the Restorationist movement is the Book of Mormon. The historicity of the book may be doubted, but the story of their discovery is a central to the faith.
the golden plates • angel moroni • book of mormon • lds • joseph smith
Central to the Restorationist movement is the Book of Mormon. The historicity of the book may be doubted, but the story of their discovery is a central to the faith.
the golden plates • angel moroni • book of mormon • lds • joseph smith
An Overview of the Mormon Religion
The Mormon religion has received a large amount of negative publicity in recent months, but what are the fundamentals of the religion, and why has it been misunderstood?
a guide to mormonism • a view of the church of latter day saints • the thirteen articles • joseph smith • the lds church
The Mormon religion has received a large amount of negative publicity in recent months, but what are the fundamentals of the religion, and why has it been misunderstood?
a guide to mormonism • a view of the church of latter day saints • the thirteen articles • joseph smith • the lds church
My Own Testimony
I would like to share my own personal testimony of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
testimony • jesus christ • faith • prayer • joseph smith
I would like to share my own personal testimony of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
testimony • jesus christ • faith • prayer • joseph smith
Thank You
Please investigate The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints if you have not yet found the gospel and if you are already a member, please share it with someone you love.
jesus christ • gospel • testimony • joseph smith • gordon b. hinckley
Please investigate The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints if you have not yet found the gospel and if you are already a member, please share it with someone you love.
jesus christ • gospel • testimony • joseph smith • gordon b. hinckley
The Fifth Article of Faith
The Fifth Article of Faith explains our belief regarding priesthood authority.
fifth article of faith • priesthood • authority • jesus christ • calling
The Fifth Article of Faith explains our belief regarding priesthood authority.
fifth article of faith • priesthood • authority • jesus christ • calling
The First Article of Faith
The First Article of Faith of The LDS Church clearly states our belief in the Godhead.
heavenly father • jesus christ • holy ghost • redeemer • savior
The First Article of Faith of The LDS Church clearly states our belief in the Godhead.
heavenly father • jesus christ • holy ghost • redeemer • savior
The Thirteenth Article of Faith
The Thirteenth Article of Faith identifies characteristics we should seek to incorporate into our lives.
honesty • virtue • chastity • benevolence • heavenly father
The Thirteenth Article of Faith identifies characteristics we should seek to incorporate into our lives.
honesty • virtue • chastity • benevolence • heavenly father
Under the Banner of Heaven
Krakauer's book is engaging and chronicles the mysterious, fascinating history of Mormonism, Mormon Fundamentalism and their intertwined violent past.
jon krakauer • under the banner of heaven • mormon faith • dan and ron lafferty • brenda lafferty
Krakauer's book is engaging and chronicles the mysterious, fascinating history of Mormonism, Mormon Fundamentalism and their intertwined violent past.
jon krakauer • under the banner of heaven • mormon faith • dan and ron lafferty • brenda lafferty
What is the Book of Mormon?
The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ that records the dealings of God with a group of people in ancient America and records Christ's visit to them.
book of mormon • latter-day saints • lds • joseph smith • the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints
The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ that records the dealings of God with a group of people in ancient America and records Christ's visit to them.
book of mormon • latter-day saints • lds • joseph smith • the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints
Origin of Mormonism
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints calls itself the restored church of Jesus Christ. What does that mean, and why do Mormons talk so much about it?
origin mormonism • restored church • true church • church jesus christ latter day saints • mormon church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints calls itself the restored church of Jesus Christ. What does that mean, and why do Mormons talk so much about it?
origin mormonism • restored church • true church • church jesus christ latter day saints • mormon church
Do Mormons Believe in the Bible?
The LDS scriptural canon includes both the Book of Mormon and the Bible. How do Mormons explain this relationship, and what are their beliefs about the Bible?
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The LDS scriptural canon includes both the Book of Mormon and the Bible. How do Mormons explain this relationship, and what are their beliefs about the Bible?
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Mormon Handcart Pioneers
In the mid-1800s, thousands of European immigrants traveled from Iowa to Utah hauling their belongings behind them in handcarts.
mormon handcart pioneers • mormons • lds church • church of jesus christ of latter day saints • perpetual emigration fund
In the mid-1800s, thousands of European immigrants traveled from Iowa to Utah hauling their belongings behind them in handcarts.
mormon handcart pioneers • mormons • lds church • church of jesus christ of latter day saints • perpetual emigration fund
The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, sometimes erroneously called the "Mormon Bible," is part of the LDS scriptural canon that was revealed in these days.
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The Book of Mormon, sometimes erroneously called the "Mormon Bible," is part of the LDS scriptural canon that was revealed in these days.
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What is the Mormon Priesthood?
There is no paid ministry in the LDS church. Who holds the Mormon priesthood and how does this priesthood power function?
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There is no paid ministry in the LDS church. Who holds the Mormon priesthood and how does this priesthood power function?
lds priesthood • mormon priesthood • lds priesthood ordinances • priesthood lds church • lds women priesthood
Disaffected Mormon Underground
New Order Mormons and the Disaffected Mormon Underground church members stay in the church, despite not believing in many of its key doctrines.
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New Order Mormons and the Disaffected Mormon Underground church members stay in the church, despite not believing in many of its key doctrines.
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Heavenly Mother
Mormon doctrine holds that human beings are the literal spirit descendants of two parents.
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Mormon doctrine holds that human beings are the literal spirit descendants of two parents.
mormon heavenly mother • heavenly mother • heavenly father • mormon heavenly father • spirits
How Visions Impact Religious Traditions
Every faith tradition has a history that includes visions, trances, and mystical dreams that seek to renew belief systems or introduce new faith expressions.
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Every faith tradition has a history that includes visions, trances, and mystical dreams that seek to renew belief systems or introduce new faith expressions.
how visions impact faith • visions and religious experience • visions and the role of children • poverty and religious visions • physical conditions of vision recipients
Mormon Dietary Habits and the Word of Wisdom
The Mormon Church has one of the most all-encompassing health codes of any church in existence. Learn more about the Word of Wisdom and what it means to Mormons today.
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The Mormon Church has one of the most all-encompassing health codes of any church in existence. Learn more about the Word of Wisdom and what it means to Mormons today.
word of wisdom • mormon code of health • latter day saint health code • what is the word of wisdom • origin word of wisdom
Susquehanna River
The river dates back to the Paleozoic Era and is a geologist's dream. It acted as a transportation corridor, and has provided the backdrop for countless historic events.
native americans • civil war • gettysburg • wrightsville • united states
The river dates back to the Paleozoic Era and is a geologist's dream. It acted as a transportation corridor, and has provided the backdrop for countless historic events.
native americans • civil war • gettysburg • wrightsville • united states
Types of Mormons
Even though "Mormon" is viewed by the public as a specific term describing someone who believes in the Book of Mormon, there are variations of belief within the faith.
types of mormons • tbm • fundamentalist mormon • new order mormon • nom
Even though "Mormon" is viewed by the public as a specific term describing someone who believes in the Book of Mormon, there are variations of belief within the faith.
types of mormons • tbm • fundamentalist mormon • new order mormon • nom
Who Do Mormons Think is Going to Hell?
Mormon doctrine on the afterlife (hell, in particular) is often misunderstood. Mormons believe interesting things about hell that most people would be surprised to learn.
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Mormon doctrine on the afterlife (hell, in particular) is often misunderstood. Mormons believe interesting things about hell that most people would be surprised to learn.
mormon belief hell • mormon outer darkness • lds hell • lds spirit prison • mormon belief afterlife
Christian Divination in the 21st Century: Prophets, prompters and the Spirit Speaking to the Church
Guidance, prompting, faith and trust … all expressing the living mystical aspect to Christianity that touches far more accurately on living spiritually than all the preaching, doctrine and conformity to some orthodoxy combined.
the lord • guidance • prompting • faith • trust
Guidance, prompting, faith and trust … all expressing the living mystical aspect to Christianity that touches far more accurately on living spiritually than all the preaching, doctrine and conformity to some orthodoxy combined.
the lord • guidance • prompting • faith • trust
Current Mormon Prophet
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is led by a living prophet, similar to Moses or Noah in the Bible. How is a modern prophet chosen and what is his role?
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is led by a living prophet, similar to Moses or Noah in the Bible. How is a modern prophet chosen and what is his role?
mormon prophet • mormon prophets • current mormon prophet • mormon church prophet • morman prophet
Understanding Polygamy
Why is it that polygamists, such as the followers of Warren Jeffs stick to their way so staunchly, and refuse to change, even when threatened with arrest by the FBI?
polygamy • polygamists • church • lds • fundamentalist
Why is it that polygamists, such as the followers of Warren Jeffs stick to their way so staunchly, and refuse to change, even when threatened with arrest by the FBI?
polygamy • polygamists • church • lds • fundamentalist
An Individual Liahona
The Liahona provided direction to Lehi and his family in the wilderness. A person can use the holy spirit as a compass in his own life.
liahona • holy spirit • compass • mormon liahona • lehi
The Liahona provided direction to Lehi and his family in the wilderness. A person can use the holy spirit as a compass in his own life.
liahona • holy spirit • compass • mormon liahona • lehi
Endowment Ceremony on Big Love
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is upset over the content of an upcoming episode of the popular HBO show Big Love which features an "endowment ceremony."
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is upset over the content of an upcoming episode of the popular HBO show Big Love which features an "endowment ceremony."
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Explorers of Canada, Part XXII: Anthony Henday
the British western explorer
canada • exploration • explorer • henday • anthony henday
the British western explorer
canada • exploration • explorer • henday • anthony henday
Family Home Evening
Family Home Evening is a program designed to bring families closer together.
family • activities • prayer • scriptures • family relationships
Family Home Evening is a program designed to bring families closer together.
family • activities • prayer • scriptures • family relationships
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