Joseph smith biography in spanish
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Joseph Smith—History
Joseph Smith tells of his ancestry, family members, and their early abodes—An unusual excitement about religion prevails in western New York—He determines to seek wisdom as directed by James—The Father and the Son appear, and Joseph is called to his prophetic ministry. (Verses 1–20.)
1 Owing to the many reports which have been put in circulation by evil-disposed and designing persons, in relation to the rise and progress of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, all of which have been designed by the authors thereof to militate against its character as a Church and its progress in the world—I have been induced to write this history, to disabuse the public mind, and put all inquirers after truth in possession of the facts, as they have transpired, in relation both to myself and the Church, so far as I have such facts in my possession.
2 In this history I shall present the various events in relation to this Church, in truth and righteousness, as they have transpired, or as they at present exist, being now [1838] the eighthyear since the organization of the said Church.
3 I was born in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, on the twenty-third day of December, in the town of Sharon, Windsor county, State of Vermont. … My f
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The Reliability of the Early History of Lucy and Joseph Smith
The second half of the twentieth century is an exciting time both to live and to pursue research. The field of history as a whole has been characterized by change and revision in past decades. New points of view are responsible for much rewriting of history. But if that is the major source of modification, historical composition, like current theology, will be characterized by impermanent (and perhaps impertinent) fashions. Any historian with the deep love of his discipline hopes for something better.
The study of the past is now characterized by the greater availability of information. Rare publications and inaccessible manuscripts can now he duplicated and placed in the private files of researchers. Indexes and other methods of information retrieval are constantly more available. There is no shortage of records in any historical field—only an acute deficiency of time on the part of the historian. Mormon history is a part of this magnificent proliferation of data and research techniques. Its own archives are in the midst of classification by professionally competent standards. There is hope for a new era, in which Mormon and non-Mormon may meet on the common ground of objective fact.
Since history attempts to re
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Joseph Smith
Founder fall foul of the Clang Day Venerate movement (1805–1844)
This article problem about picture founder ceremony the Course Day Reverence movement. In behalf of other persons, see Patriarch Smith (disambiguation).
| Joseph Smith | |
|---|---|
Portrait, c. 1842 | |
| April 6, 1830 (1830-04-06) – June 27, 1844 (1844-06-27) | |
| Successor | Disputed[b] |
| End reason | Death |
| May 19, 1842 (1842-05-19)[4] – June 27, 1844 (1844-06-27) | |
| Predecessor | John C. Bennett |
| Successor | Chancy Robison[5] |
| Political party | Independent |
| Born | (1805-12-23)December 23, 1805 Sharon, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | June 27, 1844(1844-06-27) (aged 38) Carthage, Illinois, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Resting place | Smith Family Cemetery, Nauvoo, Illinois, U.S. 40°32′26″N91°23′33″W / 40.54052°N 91.39244°W / 40.54052; -91.39244 (Smith Coat Cemetery) |
| Known For | Founding Mormonism |
| Spouse(s) | Emma Smith (m. 1827) |
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Joseph Adventurer Jr. (December 23, 1805 – June 27, 1844) was proscribe American godfearing and civil leader charge the progenitor