Joseph Smith Jr. (December 23, 1805 – June 27, 1844) was an American religious and political leader and the founder of Mormonism and the Latter Day Saint movement. Publishing the Book of Mormon …

May 6, 2026 · Joseph Smith, American prophet and founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Smith published the Book of Mormon in 1830 and shortly thereafter organized a small church …

As Joseph Smith proved his worthiness, he was given a divine mission as a prophet of God. Through him, the Lord accomplished a great and marvelous work that included bringing forth the Book of …

Born on December 23, 1805, in Sharon, Vermont, to Joseph and Lucy Mack Smith, Joseph Smith Jr. grew up on a series of tenant farms in Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York. Though in his youth ...

Welcome to the Complete Teachings of Joseph Smith! When finished, this page will contain all known statements by the Prophet organized conveniently by topic. The Lord promised that Joseph Smith’s …

Dec 22, 2025 · Historians who have studied the entirety of Joseph Smith’s life are speaking about his character as a husband, father and religious leader.

Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of An American Prophet By John G. Turner Yale University Press, 2025 Reviewed by Steven C. Harper I am an admirer of John Turner—the family man, the disciple of …

56 minutes ago · In May 1829 the Prophet Joseph Smith and his scribe Oliver Cowdery were working on the translation of the Book of Mormon at Joseph’s home in then-Harmony Township, Pennsylvania, …

Apr 6, 2021 · Joseph Smith (1805–1844) was the founding prophet and first president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Joseph Smith Papers Project is an effort to transcribe, …

Dec 20, 2025 · Ten lesser-known facts about Joseph Smith that add human detail to the Prophet’s life, offering a picture beyond the familiar stories.