Joseph smith, american prophet dvd in inspirational. Mormon prophet and founder, joseph smith, teaches that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, also known as the mormon or lds church. Joseph smith was born 23 december 1805 in sharon, vermont. The book was written by ancient prophets through the spirit of prophecy and revelation. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Learn about heavenly fathers purpose in giving it to us. Obviously, this was supposed to have occurred before christ came. Could joseph smith have written the book of mormon. The book of mormon original broadway cast recording licensed to youtube by. False prophecies a selection of numerous false prophecies given by joseph smith. 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. Written by prophets to a people who lived in america long before white people ever came, some believe they were the beginnings of some native indian tribes. Born in 1805, smith grew up during the second great awakening, when secular tumult had spawned radical religious fervor and countless new sects. Laurie mafflykipp, phd, is the archer alexander distinguished professor at the.
The book of mormon shows joseph smith to be a false prophet. New theory connects a native american prophet with joseph. The book of mormon was first published and sold at the bookstore of e. In addition to joseph smith, the lord provided for eleven others to see.
The story of joseph smith offers a fascinating portrait of a man whose name has indeed been had for good and evil among all nations. He was older, in his sixties, and he had been studying the book fervently. That spring, the first 5,000 editions of the book of mormon were printed. The priesthood had to be restored to smith so men could receive authority to baptize and so restore the church. Joseph smith stated that the book of mormon was the keystone of our religion, to which the former lds prophet ezra taft benson added, just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed. Buy a cheap copy of joseph smith the prophet book by truman g. Smith was granted both priesthoods pearl of great price, joseph smith, 2. October 1st is the anniversary of a little known event in early church history that i believe, in consequence of significant research progress, now deserves recognition for identifying a region of major book of mormon lands and for initiating book of mormon archaeological historicity research. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ an account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi translated by joseph smith, jun. 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. Joseph smith an american prophet classics in mormon. Jul 26, 2018 the book of mormon is a sacred text that was published in march 1830 by joseph smith, jr. Truman madsen has done extensive research on the history and major events in the prophet joseph smiths life.
The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible, used by latter day saints. Smith said he has received these plates in 1827 from an angel named moroni, who identified himself to smith as a native. The bottom line has been that joseph smith is a very hard individual to explain because he was either very brilliant or inspired and taught by god or both. 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. An examination of numerous prophecies given by joseph smith. Yet this american frontier prophet of the early 1800s found little honor and eventual martyrdom at the hands of an angry mob in his own country. Joseph smith the prophet audio in audiobooks ldsbookstore. In a times and seasons editorial, october 1, 1842, the prophet joseph smith, after progressive study. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Smith said he has received these plates in 1827 from an angel named. Today, the building the houses the bookstoreturnedreligiouslandmark is known as the book of mormon historic publication site. According to smith, the book is originally written in an otherwise unknown language called reformed egyptian on golden plates and it should be of similar importance as the bible. General, authorities 1995, heroes from the book of mormon, bookcraft, isbn 0884949966, archived from the original on 20703 references edit mosiah 8.
Joseph smith an american prophet by john henry evans. The prophet joseph smith teaches about the book of mormon. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first. The book of mormon was conceived by trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez. It should be noted that the first edition of the book of mormon has listed on its title page that joseph smith is the author and proprietor of the book, but the preface of the same edition states that joseph translated it. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth.
As the church he founded on american soil has grown to a membership exceeding ten million in 160plus countries around the globe, his work has been scrutinized, acclaimed, ridiculed, investigated, applauded, belittled, embraced, and rejected. Smith produced a written revelation in 1832 that condemned the whole church for treating the book of mormon lightly. With eric artell, joseph batzel, kimberly elaine crowe, sam dalton. 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. The book of mormon follows two latterday saints missionaries as they attempt to preach the faith of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints to the inhabitants of a remote ugandan village. The musical 1993, their first experience with movie musicals. The book of mormon original broadway cast recording licensed to youtube. The book of mormon shows joseph smith to be a false.
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. Oct 31, 2012 joseph smith stated that the book of mormon was the keystone of our religion, to which the former lds prophet ezra taft benson added, just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed. Today, church membership exceeds 10 million members in more than 160 nations. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. 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. Printing of the book of mormon totals nearly 100 million books in over 90 languages.
The earnest young men are challenged by the lack of interest from the locals, who are distracted by more pressing issues such as hivaids, famine. Who was this joseph smith, and what was it about his remarkable life story that inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching loyalty and even reverence. Joseph who was sold into egypt said of the great latterday prophet. Joseph smith established the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in 1830 at a remote new york farmhouse.
The temple has never been built and today another church, the church of christ, owns the temple lot. In 1820, his family lived in palmyra, new york, in what is sometimes called the burned over district. Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors. Joseph smith, the first prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, was an uneducated farm boy with no resources for research who translated ancient writings into the book of mormon, over 500 pages long, in under 65 days. Original broadway production 2011 the book of mormon.
Joseph smith was the founding president and prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Aug, 2014 mormon prophet and founder, joseph smith, teaches that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, also known as the mormon or lds church, believes in the bible as scripture. Subsequent editions changed the term author and proprietor to translator. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. In the american muhammad alvin schmidt has undertaken the challenging but informative task of documenting, discussing, and analyzing over seventy parallels that exist between. Since they believe that smith had to have authority to restore the priesthood in order to restore the church, it follows that the mormon doctrine of. Joseph smith characterized the book of mormon as the keystone of mormonism, and claimed that it was the most correct of any book on earth. 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. Find thousands of lds books, movies, music and more. The book of mormon by joseph smith, paperback barnes. It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas. This one the result of truman madsen s deep love for the prophet and years of research illuminates specific facets. Swinton is a bestselling author and freelance writer who wrote both the book and pbs documentary script for american prophet.
A modern skeptical perspective focused on josephs early life and the production of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text that was published in march 1830 by joseph smith, jr. 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 learning. Andrew rannells, lewis cleale, jared gertner, clark johnsen, ben. The most important reformer and innovator in american religious history, joseph smith has remained a fascinating enigma to many both inside and outside the mormon church he founded. The book of mormon shows joseph smith to be a false prophet last night on the streets of manti, i had an interesting discussion with a man about his beliefs and the book of mormon. It was an old book of my dads and it has been interesting to see an outsiders point of view. As far as joseph smith seeing the son of man in 1890, that was the year the name of the bahai prophet bahaullah was first publicly mentioned in the u.
You all know the bible is made of testaments old and new. Selections from the book of mormon translated into arabic. They became friends at the university of colorado boulder and collaborated on a musical film, cannibal. 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 book of mormon is set in north america in the first century. Parker and stone grew up in colorado, and were familiar with the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its members. If you havent seen it, youre in for a delightful experience. Truman madsen has done extensive research on the history and major events in the prophet joseph smith s life. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. August 21, 2017 the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The new film joseph smith american prophet has inspired lives and strengthened testimonies since its release last fall. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. Joseph prophesied that his generation would build a temple in independence, missouri.
494 702 419 562 28 225 1471 1523 1314 318 1227 1233 837 1149 1452 1394 157 220 1314 1155 820 838 133 1242 1630 619 315 1123 296 190 1409 1485 1452 1276 966 1453 1006 1146 1067 705 720 661 796