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Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith was the founder of the Latter Day Saints or Mormon religion. He is considered a prophet by the members of the Mormon church. Questions regarding Joseph Smith can be directed here.
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Absolutely, he was one of the greatest prophets of all time. One of the reasons is that he brought back much of the truth that had been lost during the apostasy.
Another opinion:
Joseph Smith made several well-known false prophecies. See the site below.
ANSWER:Yes Joseph Smith is a prophet, but he never made false prophesies. A prophet of God will not be allowed (BY GOD HIMSELF) to lead the members of His church in the wrong direction.
"I say to Israel, the Lord will never permit me or any other man who stands as president of the Church to lead you astray. It is not in the program. It is not in the mind of God. If I were to attempt that the Lord would remove me out of my place, and so he will any other man who attempts to lead the children of men astray from the oracles of God and from their duty. God bless you."
(Discourses of Wilford Woodruff, pp. 212-13: see also Official Declaration 1).
Well according to awesome people, he was a prophet. I proclaim he is a prophet and he made a true prophesy.
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well of course he is a true prophet those who don't believe in him watch out tonight if you wake up in pain and a real mustache and other things dont say i didn't warn you
What did Joseph smith find the ground in upstate New york?
Joseph Smith found the plates that he translated into the Book of Mormon, along with the Urim and Thummim (mentioned in the Old Testament and a means of translating the plates) buried in a hill near his home in upstate New York. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormons") believe that he was lead to the place by an angel.
You can read the Book of Mormon, which he translated from the plates, or learn more about this story from the links provided below.
How did Joseph Smith Jr's wife die?
Emma Hale Smith Bidamon, Joseph Smith Jr.'s wife, died at the age of 75 in Nauvoo, Illinois. The causes of her death are due to her old age. She had become sick a few weeks before and her condition only worsened.
What languages did Joseph Smith study?
Joseph Smith didn't study languages- he had a third grade education, which offers proof that he didn't write the Book of Mormon himself; he wouldn't have been able to.
After the publication of the Book of Mormon and the organization of the Church, Joseph Smith studied Hebrew, Greek, and German in order to make his translation of the Bible.
Did Joseph Smith commit murder?
No, Joseph never committed murder. He had attempted to kill by shooting at individuals who sought to take him and his brother's life, however. There is no direct evidence to indicate that these individuals had died or were even hit. Both he and his brother were killed during this event.
The rituals and symbols in the temple are a combination of Ancient Christian symbolism (as found in catacombs, etc) and Joseph Smith's own ideas, with a few teaching tools of the freemasons thrown in. The fact of the matter is that really, ONE temple ritual follows a similar pattern as a freemason ritual, but the doctrine taught is completely different. Joseph never claimed to have been given the temple ordinances exactly as they are, he claimed that he was given INFORMATION and COVENANTS to be passed on, and how the information and covenants were to be passed on in a logical and memorable way was presumeably up to him to figure out.
If you are familiar with the freemasons or the Mormon temple ceremonies, you will note that teaching is done in a similar pattern (sequentially line upone line, with each level having an introduction, then the 'meat' of the teaching, followed by a covenant based on the teaching, all heavily laden with symbolism and multiple meanings.) The teaching and covenants are completely different, but the pattern is the same.
How did Joseph smith criticize American society?
i am a mormon and i have never heard of that from either side but the mormons do believe that there is a lot of evil in the world but they are also probably 1 of the most proamerican faiths and they go so far as to believe that america is the promised land and the country that jesus will go to when he comes back
Who became head of the Mormon church after Joseph Smith was murdered?
After Joseph Smith, Jr. was killed in 1844, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) was split. The majority of Church members traveled to Utah, where they appointed Brigham Young (who was the senior Apostle under Joseph Smith) as Prophet and President in 1847. A small number stayed in Illinois and eventually moved to Missouri. They appointed Joseph Smith's son, Joseph Smith III, as their leader. Today this group is called the Community of Christ.
You can learn both about each of these groups at the "Related Links" below.
What was settled in 1827 by Joseph smith?
Nothing. Joseph Smith was only 21 in 1827. He married Emma Hale in January, and they spent much of the first year of their marriage lodging with several different relatives.
How many people are named Joseph smith?
That's impossible to answer but i know that Joseph smith is probaly one of the most common names
Who were Joseph smith jrs parents?
Joseph Smith Jr.'s parents were Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith. (it is interesting to note that Joseph inherited his father's name, although he was not the oldest son)
Joseph Smith Sr. was born July 12, 1771 in Topsfield Massachusetts to Asael Smith and Mary Duty Smith. Lucy Mack Smith was born July 8, 1775 in Gilsum, New Hampshire to Solomon Mack and Lydia Gates Mack. They were married at Tunbridge, Vermont on January 26, 1795.
What jailhouse did Joseph Smith Jr get murdered in?
Joseph Smith was shot while jumping out of the second story window of the Carthage Jail in Illinois.
Yes. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) believe that the deceased can interact with the living, especially if they are sent in errand by God. Mormons believe that this occurred throughout the Bible, because 'angels' are the spiritual embodiments of people who have or will live on earth.
So, Moroni (a Book of Mormon prophet) returned to teach Joseph Smith about the Book of Mormon.
John the Baptist returned to restore the Priesthood of Aaron to Joseph Smith.
Peter, James, and John returned to restore the Melchizedek Priesthood to Joseph Smith.
Moses, Elias, and Elijah returned to bestow various priesthood keys upon Joseph Smith.
Which heavenly messengers visited Joseph Smith?
As Joseph Smith reports it:
After the visit of God, the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, the next Heavenly messenger was the angel, Moroni.
As Moroni had been the last prophet who had held it in his possession on the earth [1000s years earlier] and as it was his father, Mormon, who had carried out most of the abridgment of the Book of Mormon, it was he (Moroni) who was given the assignment to visit Joseph and show him where he had placed the plates.
Then, later, because there was no one upon the earth with the authority to restore the original Church, John the Baptist came to earth to bestowe upon Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery the Aaronic Priesthood (Or the Lesser Priestood). Later Peter, James and John conferred upon them the keys to the Melchizedek (or Greater) Priesthood. These returned "Priesthoods" meant that Joseph then held both, the authority and the Keys, to restore the Church of Jesus Christ back to the earth.
A bunch of these Heavenly messengers include:
- God, the Father.
- His Son, Jesus Christ.
- Moroni, an ancient American prophet, now resurrected.
- John the Baptist
- Peter, James & John from the New Testament.
- Moses
- Elijah
- Elias
- Apparently Adam & Noah also came at some point, and perhaps more than once.
Good question. Hope that's helpful.
Joseph B. Smith was an Executive Navy officer who died during the American Civil War. His father was a Commodore named Joseph Smith.
Where can you find Joseph Smith tomb?
Joseph Smith Jr.'s grave site is owned by the Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) and is located in Nauvoo, Illinois in the Smith Family Cemetery next to the Homestead House. (this is not the original site, however) He is buried with his wife, Emma Hale Smith, and his brother, Hyrum Smith. It is now thought that the body of Hyrum is under Joseph's name and Joseph's body is under Hyrum's name - but that is just speculation.
Joseph Smith, Jr.'s gravesite is in Nauvoo, Illinois near the Smith Homestead. He is buried with his wife, Emma Smith, and his brother, Hyrum. The site is currently owned by the Community of Christ (formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints). Click the "Related Link" below to see a photo.
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.
What city was founded by Joseph Smiths followers looking for religioius freedom?
Joseph Smith's followers founded many cities and towns throughout the United States, including Nauvoo, Illinois and Salt Lake City, Utah (and most of the cities in Utah). They also founded other towns in Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Arizona, California, Canada, and Mexico.
Why is it said that Joseph Smith was uneducated when he had a high IQ and self educated?
Many say that Joseph Smith was uneducated because he didn't attend school. His mother taught him how to read, write, and do basic math, but his skills would be considered elementary at best. Even his wife said that when she met him, he couldn't compose a decent letter. He educated himself during his adult life after founding the Church, it is true, learning fantastic English reading and writing skills, as well as how to read Hebrew, Greek, and other languages.As for his IQ, there were no IQ tests in those days, so you couldn't prove that.
Was Joseph Smith on psychedelic drugs when he created Mormonism?
No. Such a thing has never been suspected or proven by serious historians, even those who believe his claims were false. Psychedlic drugs were not available or in use by people in upstate New York in the early 1800's. Those who do not believe in Joseph Smith's stories can claim that he was crazy or lying, but drug use is not a remotely probable explanation.
Was Joseph Smith a con man before he became a prophet?
He always preached that any many should ASK of God himself and not just trust in what he said.
The Book of Mormon itself makes this very clear: Moroni 10:3-5, encourages the reader to "ask God the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ if these things are true" and the "Spirit will make the truth of it manifest, through prayer".
Church leaders and members alike continue to preach this doctrine to this day and always encourage any new convert to "know for themselves" through prayer before joining the church through baptism.
Although he was accused of many things, Joseph Smith never had any legal judgments against him stand. They were always "trumped up charges" from apostate church members or angry mobs or preachers jealous of his spiritual influence.
To my knowledge he never preached for money. In fact he was known to give away the very clothes off his back to help the poor and needy.
Where was Joseph smith jr born?
Sharon, Windsor County, Vermont, Dec. 23, 1805; (L.D.S. Church Chronology 1805-1914, page 1) & (History of Joseph Smith by His Mother Lucy Mack Smith, page 46)
Who was killed by a mob in nauvoo Illinois?
Joseph Smith Jr and his brother Hyrum, were murdered by a mob of about 150 men who stormed the Carthage Jail in Carthage, Illinois on June 24, 1844.
What happened to the persecutors of Joseph smith?
The book titled, "The Fate of the Persecutors of the Prophet Joseph Smith" by N. B. Lundwall, details their fate. I read the book and in some cases the persecutors died gruesome deaths (too gory to describe). Others died in poverty and obscurity. It is interesting reading. I would recommend getting the book and reading it. It is available on Amazon.
