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. Through his travels and scientific training in france, germany, and italy. Please join academy award winner gregory peck for a fascinating look. The times and teachings of joseph smith joseph smith. They will put biblical prophets and mormon prophets to the test in order to find out if their predictions actually took place in history. We invite you to come and learn more about the prophet joseph smith. Joseph smith american prophet new documentary trailer. Includes interviews with historians some of them mormon and lds officers and elders. What mormon family trees tell us about cancer the atlantic. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching reverence. Editions for teachings of the prophet joseph smith. Mormon prophet moroni as the last engraver of the golden plates. I recommend it to anyone in the church lds or anyone who wants to know about our chuch.
It was an old book of my dads and it has been interesting to see an outsiders point of view. I spent the day in the council with the twelve apostles at the house of president young, conversing with them upon a variety of subjects. Italia latinoamerica magyarorszag nederland new zealand. This account has reached the download cap, additional downloads subject. God has followed this pattern in our day by choosing a latterday prophet. With john foss, anna daines, casey elliott, tom nacy warner. Review american prophet is all about proselytizing and not exactly a balanced look at smiths life.
They went first to nauvoo, illinois, where the faiths prophet and founder, joseph smith, was holding forthuntil. View the original histories, journals, revelations, and other documents of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Indonesia bahasa indonesia ireland english italia italiano jamaica english. During his life, smith made several prophecies, many documented in the doctrine and covenants, a book of scripture in several of the movements denominations. End reason death 2nd mayor of nauvoo, illinois in office may 19, 1842 18420519 june 27, 1844 18440627. If even one prediction fails to come true, then that prophet fails the test. Portraits of the prophet joseph smith, the founder of mormonism, and his brother. American culture photos arts culture and entertainment photos black.
Joseph smiths prophecies if a person is an active, faithful member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints often called mormons, then he or she must have received a personal witness that joseph smith was a called and chosen prophet of god. Spooky mormon hell dream, i am africa, baptize me, all american prophet and tomorrow is a latter day. In 1820 young joseph smith prayed to know which church he should join. They portrayed him as very somber, serious, and eventempered. Translation scholar in december of 1827, joseph smith and emma moved to harmony, pennsylvania, and joseph was able to translate without persecution. American prophet episode millions of people around the world know him, 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. Translation scholar who was the prophet joseph smith. Because this information was consistent with the dvd release also, i changed the page to reflect this information. 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. 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.
He discusses a number of gospel subjects, including the being and kind of being god is and the immortality of the intelligence of man. Joseph smith the prophet, an album by rob gardner on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. He laid the foundation of mormonism and his story cannot be minimized. If smith learned of entheogens that bore the imprimatur of native american.
Parma, italy, where a young american named mark skolnick was working on his ph. This email was received from jeff of internet customer relations on october, 2010. Narrated by the late academy awardwinning actor gregory peck, a 90minute documentary, joseph smith. The purpose of all this information is to give the evidence concerning joseph smith s testimony as to whether or not he was a true latterday prophet of god.
Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on. If you havent seen it, youre in for a delightful experience. 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 plural wives of joseph smith, is a calmly crafted work designed to bring truth and understanding to this segment of latterday saint history which too often has been characterized by either deliberate obfuscation or shameless sensationalism. The testimony of the prophet joseph smith about the savior jesus christ and about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints needs to be considered seriously and prayerfully by all who want to receive a testimony of the truth revealed directly from god. See more ideas about joseph smith, lds and lds quotes. Joseph smith was known to be a very passionate, emotional, laughterfilled individual. When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says narrator gregory peck, smith said that he had. Brigham young, sidney rigdon, joseph smith iii, and at least four others each claimed succession. Joseph smith, captain kidd, cumorah, and moroni pdf. 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. Jul 15, 2011 todd comptons book, in sacred loneliness. The missing film gave the filmmakers the opportunity to add new elements in telling the story.
What has been shared so far is the claims of joseph smith being a latterday prophet to restore gods church and authority priesthood on earth again, and the things that pertained. A pbs docudrama of the life of mormon leader some believe prophet joseph smith 180544. The angel moroni is an angel stated by joseph smith to have visited him on numerous. This angel was created as a onemeter model which was sent to italy where it was. The story of joseph smith, is an online resource with information on joseph smith, his life, and his legacy.
Narrated by academy awardwinning actor gregory peck, this docudrama gives greater insights and details of the life of the first prophet of the church. The book covers the period of smiths life up until 1831. Oct 30, 2017 joseph smith american prophet new documentary trailer. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who. 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. The prophet joseph smith delivered the following discourse before about twenty thousand saints at the april conference of the church, 1844, being the funeral sermon of elder king follett. Insights to the prophets life, interviews with modern apostles, historical. Yet this american frontier prophet of the early 1800s. The founding prophet of mormonism, joseph smith jr.
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. 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. Joseph smith an american prophet by john henry evans. Madsen presents a fascinating history of the first prophet of the restoration. Portraits of the prophet joseph smith, the founder of mormonism. American prophet by coppermoon on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Why we cannot believe in joseph smith wwcb series why we.
This 2017 narrative beautifully portrays the rich details of his life, the founding of the lds church and its early history in new york, ohio, and illinois. Some pbs stations including kbyu will air mormonpromoting joseph smith film. American prophet,the story of joseph smith, was wonderful. The organization of the church, millennial star, nov. The new film joseph smith american prophet has inspired lives and strengthened testimonies since its release last fall. Editions of teachings of the prophet joseph smith by joseph. Joseph smith 1st president of the church of christ later the church of jesus christ of latter day saints april 6, 1830 18300406 june 27, 1844 18440627 successor disputed. He offers deep insights into the life of this great man, adding his own witness of joseph smiths calling.
Joseph smith, american prophet is a new docudrama remade from an old pbs documentary that shows not only reenactments but also commentary by scholars and apostles about joseph smith. Review american prophet is all about proselytizing and not exactly a balanced look at smith s life. I would have preferred if they had showed a more accurate portrayal of his personality. 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, founder of the latter day saint movement, is viewed by the movements adherents as a prophet in the tradition of the ancient prophets recorded in the bible. 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. Joseph smith 180544, the founder of the mormon church, is profiled. Purchase give a gift manage subscription download ios app newsletters. Until february 1828, joseph copied many of the characters and translated a few using the urim and thummim. 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.
Joseph smith, the prophet of the restoration and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. American prophet, chronicles the life and death of mormonisms. 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. Truman madsen has done extensive research on the history and major events in the prophet joseph smith s life. The making of a prophet is a biography of the formative years of the founder of mormonism written by dan vogel. American prophet tv movie 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Joseph smith explained i teach them correct principles, and they govern themselves. Dramatic reenactments, scholarly commentary, and gripping narration take the viewer on a journey through the prophet joseph s life in this documentary originally aired on pbs television in october 2017. Joseph smith the prophet audio in lds audiobooks on. In his book, science, alchemy and the great plague of london william s. The book of mormon original broadway cast recording. Brother joseph fielding was present, having been absent four years on a mission to england. This one the result of truman madsen s deep love for the prophet and years of research illuminates specific facets.