Joseph smith, american prophet and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mormons follow a strict healthy lifestyle that doesnt allow them to. Nov 19, 2012 the many different depictions of christ tell a story about race and religion in america. 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. Swinton and gregory peck richard dutcher, mormon moviemaker article in deseret news. However, it also includes many new insights the 1999 film was not able to include, like information from the joseph smith papers and richard l. Some pbs stations including kbyu will air mormonpromoting joseph smith film. The cause of christ he championed has never taken a step backward. 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. Smith came from an unremarkable new england family. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching reverence. Praise be to joseph, american prophet man aye, my name is joseph smith and i am going to fuck this baby what. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
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. Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible, in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and other mormon churches. With john foss, anna daines, casey elliott, tom nacy warner. It was an old book of my dads and it has been interesting to see an outsiders point of view. Dec 01, 2017 this allnew dramatic recreations and scholarly and religious commentary from experts outside of the faith as well as current religious leaders from inside the faith, joseph smith. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and. Joseph smith an american prophet by john henry evans. Here is a man who was born in the stark hills of vermont. When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says narrator gregory peck, smith said that he had. American prophet by coppermoon on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Review american prophet is all about proselytizing and not exactly a balanced look at smiths life.
The missing film gave the filmmakers the opportunity to add new elements in telling the story. The record, engraved on gold plates, gave the history of a people who lived on the american continent during the time of christ. View the original histories, journals, revelations, and other documents of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This allnew dramatic recreations and scholarly and religious commentary from experts outside of the faith as well as current religious leaders from inside the faith, joseph smith. The book covers the period of smiths life up until 1831. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled.
Under his leadership, church membership grew from six to over 26,000. Pbs docudrama depicting joseph smiths life and narrated. Charlatan or prophet, divine leader or schizophrenic dictator, visionary or fraud, joseph smith, founder and first prophet of church of jesus christ of latter day saints, is featured in american prophet. Joseph smith the prophet audio in audiobooks ldsbookstore. Sep 28, 2017 the story depicts many aspects of joseph smiths life, including the first vision, seeing the gold plates, and his martyrdom. Brought to video by pbs, this documentary speaks to the masses about the godfearing. The new film joseph smith american prophet has inspired lives and strengthened testimonies since its release last fall. While deciding which church to join, joseph turned to the bible for guidance. The story of joseph smith, which profiles the life and times of the controversial religious figure. Original broadway cast recording joseph smith american moses performed by nikki m james and the company. Joseph smith also received a revelation in 1833 outlining a code of health called the word of wisdom. The story depicts many aspects of joseph smiths life, including the first vision, seeing the gold plates, and his martyrdom. Mar 28, 2011 a motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the book of mormon. His grandfather, asael smith, lost most of his property in topsfield, massachusetts, during the.
A documentary produced in 1999 by award winning producerdirector lee grober. A pbs docudrama of the life of mormon leader some believe prophet joseph smith 180544. Smith published the book of mormon in 1830 and shortly thereafter organized a small church of his first followers. The impact of the monument in vermont is examined through a case study of royalton, vermont. Joseph smiths experience of a methodist campmeeting in 1820 pdf. The story of joseph smith 1999 gregory peck narrates this powerful story of a tumultuous chapter in 19th century american religious history. Smith had assumed a role as prophet, seer, and apostle of jesus christ, and by early 1831, he was introducing himself as joseph the prophet.
No no joseph, dont fuck the baby joseph smith, dont fuck the baby suddenly the clouds parted and joseph smith was visited by god joseph smith, do not fuck a baby i will get rid of your aids, if you fuck this frog hiyiyiyiyiyiyiyiyiya. Truman madsen has done extensive research on the history and major events in the prophet joseph smiths life. These were compiled into the book of moses in the pearl of great price. When joseph smith was working on a translation of the bible, he received by revelation missing parts of the books of moses. Joseph smith the prophet saw god and jesus in first vision. The lds church considers joseph smith, who founded mormonism, a prophet.
I argue that the history of the joseph smith memorial monument in vermont is the story of the formation and validation of the memory of joseph smith as an american prophet. The language of authority in smith s revelations was appealing to converts, and the revelations were given with the confidence of an old testament prophet. The many different depictions of christ tell a story about race and religion in america. Deseret book, 1958, 345 in 1844, josiah quincy, the distinguished american judge and congressman, declared. Joseph smith was the founder and first president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mormons in america historical reference book by claudia and richard bushman of columbia university. The story of joseph smith offers a fascinating portrait of a man whose. American prophet, examines what it was about his remarkable life story that has inspired such impassioned rancor on one side and unflinching reverence on the other. 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.
Music, lyrics and book by trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez. Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. Please join academy award winner gregory peck for a fascinating look. Autobiographical sketch, 1832a history of the life of joseph smith, jr. Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on demand. A joseph smith chronology prominent characters a joseph smith bibliography. 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. Record book diary and journal, 183536sketch book for the use of joseph smith, jr. A brief history of the early visions of the prophet and the rise and progress of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Karaoke allamerican prophet the book of mormon cdg. 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. Its followers hold that it is a divinely inspired work revealed to and translated by the founder of their religion, joseph smith. Joseph smith accomplished his work without the advantages of schooling, property, or family prominence. In his personal diaries joseph smith, the mormon prophet, emerges as. 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. Returning later as a resurrected being, he told joseph smith about the ancient record, which contains the fulness of the gospel as delivered by the savior to ancient inhabitants of the american continent. 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. He and five associates formally organized the church at fayette, new york, on 6 april 1830. Wells over the next five years shaped a broader interpretation of joseph smith as an american prophet.
Joseph smith the prophet archives joseph smith, prophet. Mormons follow a strict healthy lifestyle that doesnt allow them to consume alcohol, tobacco, coffee or tea. Joseph smith 180544, the founder of the mormon church, is profiled. For a detailed examination of smiths early years, see richard. The story of joseph smith 1999 pbs documentary by lee groberg, heidi s. With eric artell, joseph batzel, kimberly elaine crowe, sam dalton. In response, smith dictated a revelation which clarified his office as a prophet and an. If you havent seen it, youre in for a delightful experience. 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. These outstanding composers effectively portray the emotion and.
For instance, joseph smith, the founding prophet of mormonism, was referred to as the modern mahomet by the new york herald, shortly after his murder in june 1844. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. The story of joseph smith, is an online resource with information on joseph smith, his life, and his legacy. History of the prophet joseph smith by his mother lucy mack smith by lucy mack smith.
Islam and mormonism have been compared to one another ever since the earliest origins of the latter in the nineteenth century, often by detractors of one religion or the otheror both. Truman madsen has done extensive research on the history and major events in the prophet joseph smith s life. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present with millions of global adherents. In addition, citing journal entries and scholarly interviews, audiences will see dramatized scenes of joseph translating the book of mormon by looking at a seer stone in a hat, being pulled out of his home at night to be tarred and feathered, shivering in the liberty jail, speaking to his. Includes interviews with historians some of them mormon and lds officers and elders. Nineteenth century mormons remembered a variety of individual memories of joseph smith that were aggregated through reminiscences, hymns, and commemorations into three. The making of a prophet is a biography of the formative years of the founder of mormonism written by dan vogel. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the book of mormon.
Vogel casts smith in the role of a magician, who perhaps believes in his own ability to perform magic while using fraud to support his position. The story of joseph smith features a beautiful score composed by merrill jenson and sam cardon. Salt lake city, utin a press conference earlier today, filmmaker richard dutcher announced that the subject of his next film will be the life of the prophet joseph smith, jr. 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. 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 is creating a spiritual system, combined also with morals and industry, that may change the destiny of the race. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching reverence. The prophet joseph smith is one of the most charismatic and influential religious figures in american history. Joseph smith was the first prophet of the church of jesus christ of. Joseph smith the prophet is a sacred oratorio for choir, orchestra, soloists and. Richard lyman bushman, the story of joseph smith and. Who was this joseph smith, and what was it about his remarkable life story that inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching loyalty and even.
The bottom line has been that joseph smith is a very hard individual to explain because he was either very. For instance, joseph smith, the founding prophet of mormonism, was referred to as the modern mahomet by the new york herald, 2 shortly after his murder. Pbs docudrama depicting joseph smiths life and narrated by. Join academy awardwinner gregory peck for a look at this inspiring story. Rough stone rolling, richard lyman bushmans biography of the mormon prophet joseph smith, is the crowning achievement of the new mormon history, an intellectual and historiographical movement that carried the. The prophet joseph smith died for what he believed in. Learn more about the life, writings, and legacy of joseph smith. A brief history of the smith family nauvoo cemetery pdf.
December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. The latterday saints mormons hold as among the first and most important principles of their religion, on which all the rest is based, that the founder of their church, joseph smith jr. 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. This title is a cover of allamerican prophet as made famous by the book of mormon.
He presided over the church until 27 june 1844, when he was martyred. Yet this frontier prophet of the early 1800s found little honor and eventual martyrdom at the hands of an angry mob in his own country. When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says narrator gregory peck, smith said. The dedication of the joseph smith monument on 23 december 1905 and the messages presented at the site by junius f.
881 1473 733 576 1295 555 824 111 206 229 1072 319 1002 1427 948 1366 1131 1302 1476 1545 189 1147 924 1309 263 1398 883 1412 1249 1099 1454 1374 86 173 389 1048