Questions tagged [joseph-smith]
Joseph Smith (1805 - 1844), the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement
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How do Latter-day Saints address the claim that all unique teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints depend solely on Joseph Smith?
Several times in recent weeks the suggestion has been made on the site that all of the teachings and scriptures unique to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are dependent on one source - ...
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If Joseph Smith "inaccurately" translated Egyptian hieroglyphs in his Book of Abraham, does this cast doubt on his translation, the Book of Mormon?
In 1842, Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) acquired writings in Egyptian hieroglyphics.These writings were genuine hieroglyphs and were the bases for ...
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How do Mormons defend Reformed Egyptian as a legitimate language?
Reformed Egyptian is the language that Joseph Smith claimed the Golden Plates (or the Book of Mormon) was written in.
But this seems to be a problem considering that there are no non-LDS scholars that ...
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On what Biblical basis did Mormon prophet Joseph Smith teach that the "Ancient of Days" at Daniel 7:22 is the first man Adam?
The following is what he stated.
"Postmortality
One of Adam’s duties in his postmortal role as father of the human race is to help prepare his posterity for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. ...
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How do Latter-day Saints respond to the non-LDS argument that Joseph Smith's death was not comparable to the martyrdom of the ancient apostles?
This question is offered as a counterpoint to:
How do non-LDS Christians respond to the LDS argument that Joseph Smith died as a Martyr for God, just like the Apostles?
In particular, an argument from ...
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How Many Members of Joseph Smith's Council of Fifty Practiced Plural Marriage?
In March 1844, Joseph Smith organized a special council in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints known as the Council of Fifty. Much has been written about the nature and purpose of this ...
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How do non-LDS Christians respond to the LDS argument that Joseph Smith died as a Martyr for God, just like the Apostles?
In Christian apologetics, a common argument for the reliability of the eyewitness accounts of the apostles is the fact that they were willing to withstand persecution and even martyrdom for what they ...
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The Lds Prophet Joseph Smith wrote, "We believe in God, the eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost."
The Bible also teaches God is eternal. Psalm 90:2, "Before the mountains were born, Or Thou didst give birth to the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou are God." ...
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On what basis did Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith declare that God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit cannot indwell a believer?
The following is what Joseph Smith said from "Doctrines & Covenants, Section 130, Paragraph 3 regarding John 14:23.
John 14:23—The appearing of the Father and the Son, in that verse, is a ...
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Did Joseph Smith create any secular writings?
I'm interested in Joseph Smith's non-religious worldviews and I'm curious if he did any substantial writing outside of a strictly religious context (i.e. philosophy, politics, etc).
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Which German Bible translation was Joseph Smith fond of?
In some of Joseph Smith Jr.'s last speeches, he mentioned a German translation of the Bible which he was fond of. E.g., he says in the King Follet discourse (emphasis added):
I have an old edition ...
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How do members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints view this prophecy Joseph Smith seemingly added about himself in Genesis 50:33?
Chapter 50 in the book of Genesis is part of the Joseph Smith Translation, written by Joseph Smith himself.
Verses 30 and 33 of this chapter says the following (emphasis added):
30 And again, a seer ...
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Why did Peter, James and John (all three) appear to Joseph Smith? [duplicate]
Why did Peter, James and John, (all three) appear to Joseph
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Did Joseph Smith “translate the Book of Mormon”?
In a related thread, the original inquirer asked,
Why did Joseph Smith translate the Book of Mormon into Jacobean English, not in use in 1830?
When I see the word “translate,” it means to me that ...
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Why did Joseph Smith translate the Book of Mormon into Jacobean English, not in use in 1830?
Victorian era (1830-1900)
1830 was the beginning of the Victorian era. This literary period was short and volatile, in terms of thought and style; daring use of words and letters, pressing the bounds ...
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Why do Mormons believe that Joseph Smith is necessary to teach us?
In Matthew 23, we are told that Yeshua addresses the multitude and his disciples:
"Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples" Matthew 23:1
A few verses later, he says:
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Was Joseph Smith interested in and familiar with Kabbalah?
We know that historically Joseph Smith taught himself Hebrew (as to how well, I'm not sure), and that he held beliefs similar to Jewish mysticism (degrees of heaven, preexistence, fall of angels, etc.)...
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In Mormon theology, why didn't John the Baptist baptize Joseph Smith?
In May 1829, Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery went into the woods to pray because of some questions they had about baptism. As recorded by Joseph Smith, they were visited by John the Baptist, who gave ...
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What plausible explanation can we find for the points of contact between Moses in the Pearl of Great Price and the Book of Enoch?
The Book of Moses is an extract from Joseph Smith's inspired translation of the Bible and was originally recorded between June 1830 and March 1831 (source). It was published serially in church ...
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How many wives did Joseph Smith Jr. have in his lifetime?
I understand that polygamy was commonly taught and practiced in the early days of the LDS church by Joseph Smith and others. I'm wondering just how many wives he had and who they were. Also, were ...
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When did Joseph Smith first understand the doctrine of eternal progression?
Another question asked why Kolob is not mentioned in the New Testament. In fact, the only reference is in the Book of Abraham. Not even the Book of Mormon has any reference to it, as I understand.
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Why did Joseph Smith return the golden plates to the angel to be buried?
As I understand LDS teaching, an angel--perhaps Moroni--showed Joseph Smith the place where plates of gold had been hidden for many centuries. He retrieved these tablets of gold and translated the ...
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Is Joseph Smith the last prophet?
Islam has a concept that Muhammad is the last prophet of God(Allah). The last message from God was revealed to Muhammad, as they claim. Joseph Smith also received a unique and new revelation from God. ...
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Is there any manuscript or historical evidence to support the final 13 verses of Genesis 50 that appear in the Joseph Smith Translation?
The Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible is unique in its listing of 13 verses at the end of the last chapter of Genesis--chapter 50. These verses specifically name Moses, who would be born 400 ...
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Do Mormons/LDS believe that the Bible in any way predicts the coming of Joseph Smith?
The LDS/Mormon Church, as I understand it, believes that Joseph Smith, Jr. is a prophet of God who restored the true gospel, which had been lost over the centuries. This, if true, would have been an ...
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How many witnesses are there who physically saw and/or touched the golden plates from which the Book of Mormon was reportedly translated?
I understand the Book of Mormon has a list of witnesses. However, I have heard that these witnesses may not have actually ever seen the gold plates that contained the original manuscripts for the ...
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Why does LDS teaching say that the Priesthood returned to earth if John never left?
According to The Priesthood of God Returns to the Earth, Peter, James, and John conferred upon Joseph Smith the Melchizedek Priesthood shortly after John the Baptist had conferred upon him the Aaronic ...
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In what manner did Peter, James and John appear to Joseph Smith?
According to LDS teaching on this page, a few weeks after John the Baptist conferred on Joseph Smith the Aaronic Priesthood, Peter, James, and John appeared to Joseph Smith to confer on him the ...
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How many different groups are there that base their teachings on the Book of Mormon and/or Joseph Smith?
I am aware of the Latter Day Saints and the Reformed Latter Day Saints, both of which, to my understanding, recognize the Book of Mormon as Scripture and follow the teachings of Joseph Smith. I have ...
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According to the LDS Church (Mormons), how specifically did Joseph Smith translate the Book of Mormon?
As I understand it, the LDS Church teaches that the Book of Mormon was written on gold plates in a language called "Reformed Egyptian". According to the LDS Church, what did Joseph Smith use and how ...
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