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| − | '''Joseph Smith, Jr.''' (1805-1844) was the founder and 1st President of the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. Joseph Smith was the first prophet, seer and revelator of the church. Joseph was born on December 23, 1805 in [[Sharon]], [[Vermont]]. | + | '''Joseph Smith, Jr.''' (1805 - 1844) was the founder and 1st [[President]] of the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. Joseph Smith was the first [[prophet]], [[seer]] and [[revelator]] of the church. Joseph was born on December 23, 1805 in [[Sharon]], [[Vermont]]. |
==Visions== | ==Visions== | ||
| − | After reading {{Bible ref|book=James|chap=1|verses=5|version=KJV}}, Joseph decided to ask God which church he should join. In the Spring of 1820, Joseph said he saw [[God]] and [[Jesus]] in a vision.<ref>[http://www.mormon.org/learn/0,8672,959-1,00.html The First Vision] Mormon.org</ref> Joseph was visited by an angel named Moroni from 1823 to 1827. Moroni showed Joseph where to find buried gold plates. The plates contained the full gospel of Jesus Christ. These gold plates were translated by Joseph Smith by the inspiration of God and were published in 1830 as the [[Book_of_Mormon|Book of Mormon]].<ref>[http://www.mormon.org/learn/0,8672,1293-1,00.html Translation of the Book of Mormon] Mormon.org</ref> On May 15, 1829, the resurrected John the Baptist appeared to Joseph and Oliver Cowdery and gave them the authority to baptize.<ref>[http://www.mormon.org/learn/0,8672,1291-1,00.html Authority to baptize] Mormon.org</ref> In 1829 the | + | After reading {{Bible ref|book=James|chap=1|verses=5|version=KJV}}, Joseph decided to ask God which church he should join. In the Spring of 1820, Joseph said he saw [[God]] and [[Jesus]] in a vision.<ref>[http://www.mormon.org/learn/0,8672,959-1,00.html The First Vision] Mormon.org</ref> Joseph was visited by an [[angel]] named [[Moroni]] from 1823 to 1827. Moroni showed Joseph where to find buried gold plates. The plates contained the full gospel of Jesus Christ. These gold plates were translated by Joseph Smith by the inspiration of God and were published in 1830 as the [[Book_of_Mormon|Book of Mormon]].<ref>[http://www.mormon.org/learn/0,8672,1293-1,00.html Translation of the Book of Mormon] Mormon.org</ref> On May 15, 1829, the resurrected [[John the Baptist]] appeared to Joseph and [[Oliver Cowdery]] and gave them the authority to [[baptize]].<ref>[http://www.mormon.org/learn/0,8672,1291-1,00.html Authority to baptize] Mormon.org</ref> In 1829 the [[apostle]]s [[Peter]], [[James]], and [[John]] gave them the authority to restore Christ's Church.<ref>[http://www.mormon.org/learn/0,8672,1292-1,00.html Authority of Apostles] Mormon.org</ref> |
Joseph Smith also worked on a revision of the [[King James Bible]], known as the [[Inspired Version]] of the Bible. It was not published until after his death. | Joseph Smith also worked on a revision of the [[King James Bible]], known as the [[Inspired Version]] of the Bible. It was not published until after his death. | ||
==Death== | ==Death== | ||
| − | Joseph and his brother Hyrum were killed by an angry mob in [[Carthage]], [[Illinois]] on June 27, 1844.<ref>[http://www.josephsmith.net/portal/site/JosephSmith/menuitem.da0e1d4eb6d2d87f9c0a33b5f1e543a0/?vgnextoid=ad10001cfb340010VgnVCM1000001f5e340aRCRD&locale=0 Martyr for God] JosephSmith.net</ref> | + | Joseph and his brother [[Hyrum]] were killed by an angry mob in [[Carthage]], [[Illinois]] on June 27, 1844.<ref>[http://www.josephsmith.net/portal/site/JosephSmith/menuitem.da0e1d4eb6d2d87f9c0a33b5f1e543a0/?vgnextoid=ad10001cfb340010VgnVCM1000001f5e340aRCRD&locale=0 Martyr for God] JosephSmith.net</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 14:41, December 25, 2007
Joseph Smith, Jr. (1805 - 1844) was the founder and 1st President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joseph Smith was the first prophet, seer and revelator of the church. Joseph was born on December 23, 1805 in Sharon, Vermont.
Visions
After reading James 1:5 (KJV), Joseph decided to ask God which church he should join. In the Spring of 1820, Joseph said he saw God and Jesus in a vision.[1] Joseph was visited by an angel named Moroni from 1823 to 1827. Moroni showed Joseph where to find buried gold plates. The plates contained the full gospel of Jesus Christ. These gold plates were translated by Joseph Smith by the inspiration of God and were published in 1830 as the Book of Mormon.[2] On May 15, 1829, the resurrected John the Baptist appeared to Joseph and Oliver Cowdery and gave them the authority to baptize.[3] In 1829 the apostles Peter, James, and John gave them the authority to restore Christ's Church.[4]
Joseph Smith also worked on a revision of the King James Bible, known as the Inspired Version of the Bible. It was not published until after his death.
Death
Joseph and his brother Hyrum were killed by an angry mob in Carthage, Illinois on June 27, 1844.[5]
References
- ↑ The First Vision Mormon.org
- ↑ Translation of the Book of Mormon Mormon.org
- ↑ Authority to baptize Mormon.org
- ↑ Authority of Apostles Mormon.org
- ↑ Martyr for God JosephSmith.net
External Links
- JosephSmith.net - The official web site on Joseph Smith by the LDS Church.
- "Who was Joseph Smith?" - At Mormon.org