The latterday 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. Smith considered this work to be a branch of his calling as a prophet. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present with millions of global adherents. Germany at age nine, and his meteoric rise to celebrity composer at age. Joseph smiths prophecies if a person is an active, faithful member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints often called mormons, then he or she must have received a personal witness that joseph smith was a called and chosen prophet of god. Seeing our day, nephi beheld the power of the lamb of. If even one prediction fails to come true, then that prophet fails the test. Why we cannot believe in joseph smith wwcb series why we. In addition to joseph smith, the lord provided for eleven others to see. When joseph smith was working on a translation of the bible, he received by revelation missing parts of the books of moses.
Watch his story joseph smith american prophet for a deeper understanding of his. The book covers the period of smiths life up until 1831. There have actually been sixteen men who have held the title of prophet, seer and revelator since 1830, including one living today thomas s. Yet this frontier prophet of the early 1800s found little honor and eventual martyrdom at the hands of an angry mob in his own country. The plural wives of joseph smith, is a calmly crafted work designed to bring truth and understanding to this segment of latterday saint history which too often has been characterized by either deliberate obfuscation or shameless sensationalism. Joseph smith was the first prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, whose members are sometimes nicknamed mormons. The prophet joseph smith delivered the following discourse before about twenty thousand saints at the april conference of the church, 1844, being the funeral sermon of elder king follett. Joseph smith s death, however, did not halt the work of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, one of the fastestgrowing religions in the world today, with more than ten million members. A prophet, according to the old and new testament, relies on revelation from god to teach the people, and not on his own wisdom or. The joseph smith translation jst, also called the inspired version of the holy scriptures iv, is a revision of the bible by joseph smith, the founder of the latter day saint movement, who dictated inspired changes and additions to scribes.
Joseph smith, the prophet and seer of the lord, has done more, save jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in. Cannon, life of joseph smith the prophet salt lake city. When the word of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known, that the lord hath truly sent him. Smiths voiceover tells us that the entire group in jail is freed, around which. However while the text is part of the original article, the links are not. He laid the foundation of mormonism and his story cannot be minimized. So, an examination of the claims of joseph smith to be a prophet of god is consistent with both the teaching and practice of new testament christians and our lord himself. Joseph smith said, happiness is the object and design of our existence teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on.
This 2017 narrative beautifully portrays the rich details of his life, the founding of the lds church and its early history in new york, ohio, and illinois. Truman madsen here draws on a deep well of primary and other sources to bring the reader to know the prophet joseph. If this is the same as the cassette version i bought about 20 years ago, there are 8 different talks entitled first vision and its aftermath, spiritual gifts, joseph s personality and character, joseph smith and trial, kirtland temple, doctrinal development and nauvoo. A prophet is a prophet only by common consent, a mormon blog. The new film joseph smith american prophet has inspired lives and strengthened testimonies since its release last fall. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. Now available in english, spanish, portuguese, french, german, italian, russian, chinese, japanese, korean, cebuano, samoan. Each coloured link within the article will lead you to a related topic on a different page on this site. The purpose of all this information is to give the evidence concerning joseph smith s testimony as to whether or not he was a true latterday prophet of god. That spring, the first 5,000 editions of the book of mormon were printed. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading joseph smith, an american prophet classics in.
If smith learned of entheogens that bore the imprimatur of native american. If this is the same as the cassette version i bought about 20 years ago, there are 8 different talks entitled first vision and its aftermath, spiritual gifts, josephs personality and character, joseph smith and trial, kirtland temple, doctrinal development and nauvoo. We invite you to come and learn more about the prophet joseph smith. The founding prophet of mormonism, joseph smith jr. The prophet joseph smith taught that satan has power over us only to the degree that we permit him. During his life, smith made several prophecies, many documented in the doctrine and covenants, a book of scripture in several of the movements denominations there is much dispute surrounding the known and alleged prophecies. Vogel casts smith in the role of a magician, who perhaps believes in his own ability to perform magic while using fraud to support his position. Truman madsen has done extensive research on the history and major events in the prophet joseph smiths life. The first edition of the novel was published in 1835, and was written by joseph smith jr the book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 88 pages and is available in hardcover format. Truman madsen has done extensive research on the history and major events in the prophet joseph smith s life. Joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, is viewed by the movements adherents as a prophet in the tradition of the ancient prophets recorded in the bible. Joseph smith, an american prophet classics in mormon.
This one the result of truman madsen s deep love for the prophet and years of research illuminates specific facets. To obey them, we must examine joseph smiths teachings. Times and cultures change, and life today is vastly different from what it was. American prophet tv movie 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Includes interviews with historians some of them mormon and lds officers and elders. The evidence is irrefutable and anyone who is willing to examine this will see that joseph smith was a false prophet.
The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on some of. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who. A great many people probably not you think that mormons believe joseph smith to have been gods last prophet. Brigham young, sidney rigdon, joseph smith iii, and at least four others each claimed succession. Everything, the condition of the tape and the jacket of the tape was just as he said it was and i would buy from this seller again. American prophet,the story of joseph smith, was wonderful. The somewhat sanitized documentary american prophet.
Joseph smith the prophet archives joseph smith, prophet. Historical evidence that has convinced us that joseph smith is not a true prophet of god. Introduction map a joseph smith chronology prominent characters a joseph smith bibliography. Joseph smith the prophet, an album by rob gardner on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The making of a prophet is a biography of the formative years of the founder of mormonism written by dan vogel. Joseph smith an american prophet by john henry evans. It was an old book of my dads and it has been interesting to see an outsiders point of view. If you havent seen it, youre in for a delightful experience. Yet this american frontier prophet of the early 1800s. Contains all of joseph smiths diaries and journals. Joseph smith the prophet audio in audiobooks ldsbookstore. Sonorously narrated by gregory peck, american prophet sketches a fascinating profile but it veers into hagiography. Highland hills stake presents a rob gardner musical joseph smith the prophet. All people on earth have a physical body and a spirit body that make up.
He discusses a number of gospel subjects, including the being and kind of being god is and the immortality of the intelligence of man. Joseph smith is creating a spiritual system, combined also with morals and industry, that may change the destiny of the race. Please join academy award winner gregory peck for a fascinating look. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. End reason death 2nd mayor of nauvoo, illinois in office may 19, 1842 18420519 june 27, 1844 18440627. In addition, citing journal entries and scholarly interviews, audiences will see dramatized scenes of joseph translating the book of mormon by looking at a seer stone in a hat, being pulled out of his home at night to be tarred and feathered, shivering in the liberty jail, speaking to his. This reboot of the 1999 pbs production narrated by the late great actor gregory peck, includes new material and scenes that bring insight into the prophet s life.
The main characters of this religion, non fiction story are. More from the why we cannot believe series wwcb the book of mormon is scripture. The author of this article may or may not agree with the views expressed on. Feb 11, 2007 joseph smith, the prophet and seer of the lord, has done more, save jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it.
These were compiled into the book of moses in the pearl of great price. Buy a cheap copy of joseph smith the prophet book by truman g. Joseph and emma smith descendants archives mormon history. Joseph smith american prophet reveals a new comprehensive history of this revered figure.
American prophet, chronicles the life and death of mormonisms. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading joseph smith, an american prophet classics in mormon literature. Review american prophet is all about proselytizing and not exactly a balanced look at smiths life. Joseph smith, the prophet of the restoration and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Joseph smith established the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in 1830 at a remote new york farmhouse. Madsen writes, if my elementary shifting of documents and sharing of impressions moves others to look not simply at joseph smith but through him to the master and, with those efforts, to take a searching look at themselves my efforts will have been more than worthwhile p5. Joseph smith, american prophet is a new docudrama remade from an old pbs documentary that shows not only reenactments but also commentary by scholars and apostles about joseph smith. Autobiographical sketch, 1832a history of the life of joseph smith, jr. It is also consistent with the teaching given to latterday saints by joseph smith himself. In his book, science, alchemy and the great plague of london william s. During his life, smith made several prophecies, many documented in the doctrine and covenants, a book of scripture in several of the movements denominations. Handels messiah from joseph smith american prophet on vimeo. Like others in history, smith brewed god, sex and politics into a fatal mix, but his church prospered.
Since joseph smith was a false prophet then by logical conclusion the so called restored church he organized is not of god. Narrated by the late academy awardwinning actor gregory peck, a 90minute documentary, joseph smith. Narrated by academy awardwinning actor gregory peck, this docudrama gives greater insights and details of the life of the first prophet of the church. This reboot of the 1999 pbs production narrated by the late great actor gregory peck, includes new material and scenes that bring insight into the prophets life.
Returning later as a resurrected being, he told joseph smith about the ancient record, which contains the fulness of the gospel as delivered by the savior to ancient inhabitants of the american continent. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching reverence. Joseph smith 1st president of the church of christ later the church of jesus christ of latter day saints april 6, 1830 18300406 june 27, 1844 18440627 successor disputed. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Joseph smith american prophet new documentary trailer.
Today, church membership exceeds 10 million members in more than 160 nations. The prophecies of joseph smith is written to bear witness that the lord has jeremiah, prophet to ancient judah, said it. Joseph smiths death, however, did not halt the work of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, one of the fastestgrowing religions in the world today, with more than ten million members. When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says narrator gregory peck, smith said that he had. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. Well, in the case of this particular quote scott faulrings american prophets record and the most recent joseph smith papers volume journals 2, which j. I recommend it to anyone in the church lds or anyone who wants to know about our chuch. Joseph smith was the first prophet of the church of jesus christ of.
Joseph smith, an american prophet classics in mormon literature kindle edition by evans, john henry. Jul 15, 2011 todd comptons book, in sacred loneliness. May 17, 2014 highland hills stake presents a rob gardner musical joseph smith the prophet. Here is a man who was born in the stark hills of vermont. Deseret book, 1958, 345 in 1844, josiah quincy, the distinguished american judge and congressman, declared.
View the original histories, journals, revelations, and other documents of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Historians debate the prophet puzzle this is an excerpt from the original sunstone 2015 presentation, four view of joseph smith. American prophet by coppermoon on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The missing film gave the filmmakers the opportunity to add new elements in telling the story. Insights to the prophets life, interviews with modern apostles, historical. Free download or read online lectures on faith pdf epub book. Joseph smith 180544, the founder of the mormon church, is profiled. A pbs docudrama of the life of mormon leader some believe prophet joseph smith 180544.
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