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Where did Joseph smith say he received the ideas for the book of Mormons?
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∙ 11y ago
Joseph Smith claimed to have recieved an ancient recordinscribed on metal plates. These plates were buried underground and he was lead to the spot where they were by an angel.
The Book of Mormon is a direct translation of this ancient record, whichJoseph translated from an unknown language (a sort of Hebrew/Egyptian hybrid) by the gift and power of God. The Book of Mormon does not claim to be a collection of religious "ideas" given to Joseph Smith, but a direct translation of the Word of God as given to ancient peoples. Several friends and associates of Joseph Smith assisted him in transcribing the translation as he dictated it straight from the plates, all ofwhom testified that his story is true.
You may be thinking instead of the Doctrine and Covenants, which is a collection of visions andrevelations given to Joseph Smith from God. The Doctrine and Covenants serves as a modern witness, as opposed to the ancient records of the Holy Bible and the Book of Mormon.
You can learn more about the Book of Mormon at the "Related Links" below.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 6y agoJoseph Smith claimed to have been led by an angel named Moroni to the place where a collection of metal plates and other artifacts were buried in a hill near his home. Joseph then translated the plates into the Book of Mormon from their original language into English by "the gift and power of God". This was aided by several means - by the Urim and Thummim, by a seer stone, and eventually without any aid at all.
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Who formed the Mormons?
Joseph Smith
Are Mormons loathsom creatures because of their idolitry in idolizing their founder Joseph Smith?
Mormons are about the least 'loathsome' people in the world. They also do not idolize Joseph Smith.
What is the common name for members of the organization founded by Joseph Smith?
Mormons.
Where did Joseph smith stop leading the Mormons to Utah?
Joseph Smith did not lead the Mormons to Utah at all. Joseph Smith was murdered in Illinois a year before the first group set out for the west. He did prophesy that eventually they would move to the Rocky Mountains, but he never did anything to lead them there.
Do Mormons drink whiskey?
No, it is forbidden by the Word of Wisdom given by Joseph Smith.
Did Mormons accept American religious orthodoxy?
Joseph Smith rejected all of it.
How is smith regarded by Mormons?
Joseph Smith? Joseph Smith, Jr. is considered a prophet by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church). He is regarded just as Moses, Abraham, Isaiah, and other Biblical prophets are. Mormons believe that Jesus Christ restored the truth and authority of the original New Testament Christian Church to Joseph Smith.
Who is John Smith and M ormanism?
John Smith had nothing to do with Mormonism. Perhaps you are thinking of Joseph Smith, who founded Mormonism, and whom Mormons consider to be a prophet.
Which sacred text was given to Joseph Smith by the angel Moroni?
I was thinking it was the 'Book of Mormons.' The Book of Mormon.
A person who has had a religious experience?
for the Mormons I'd have to say Joseph Smith did... that is if you believe all that he said had happened to him.
Did joseph smith jr of the mormons come from england?
No. Joseph Smith, Jr. never lived in England. His lineage is from England, however. His great-grandfather's grandfather Robert Smith (Joseph's great-great-great-grandfather) moved to Massachusetts from England in 1638.
Who was more important for growth of the Mormons movement Joseph smith or bringham young?
Probably Joseph Smith, since he restored the church and was the one who lead them across the plains to the Salt Lake Valley.
