The story of joseph smith features a beautiful score composed by merrill jenson and sam cardon. Joseph smith was the founder and first president of the church of jesus. Joseph smiths published revelations contained no reference to samesex marriage. Truman madsen has done extensive research on the history and major events in the prophet joseph smith s life. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Plates of gold follows josephs early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of the book of mormon and the founding of a. 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. The story of joseph smith 1999 gregory peck narrates this powerful story of a tumultuous chapter in 19th century american religious history. 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. 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 is creating a spiritual system, combined also with morals and industry, that may change the destiny of the race. Haight was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this. 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. Stories from the life of joseph smith by richard e. Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on. 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. Joseph smith an american prophet by john henry evans. He laid the foundation of mormonism and his story cannot be minimized.
A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Deseret book, 1958, 345 in 1844, josiah quincy, the distinguished american judge and congressman, declared. Truman madsen has done extensive research on the history and major events in the prophet joseph smiths life. Interview with emma smith by joseph smith iii, feb.
Review american prophet is all about proselytizing and not exactly a balanced look at smiths 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. Buy a cheap copy of joseph smith the prophet book by truman g. Turley junior tells about a great majority of the stories of the life of jospeh smith. In december of 1827, joseph smith and emma moved to harmony, pennsylvania, and joseph was able to translate without persecution. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching reverence. Richard dutcher, mormon moviemaker article in deseret news. Previous compilations of carefully selected and sometimes rewritten passages of smiths diaries and journals do not capture the intensity of the present.
Includes interviews with historians some of them mormon and lds officers and elders. Since joseph smith was a false prophet then by logical conclusion the so called restored church he organized is not of god. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching reverence. The prophet of the restoration focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, which was both filmed and distributed by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. The prophet joseph smith received the first vision in 1820 and translated the. The making of a prophet is a biography of the formative years of the founder of mormonism written by dan vogel. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial. Later revelation to joseph smith gave the church its name. 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. Please join academy award winner gregory peck for a fascinating look. The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of the latter day sai.
The story of joseph smith, which profiles the life and times of the controversial religious figure. There is a brief mention of jane james, a young convert of african descent. 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. A few focus on his ancestry, his family, or reminiscences of his associates. Yousuf e payambar or joseph, the prophet is an iranian television series from 2008, directed by farajullah salahshur, which tells the story of prophet joseph from the quran and islamic traditions. Here is a man who was born in the stark hills of vermont. People around the world now have a new way to learn about joseph smith, the founder and first president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This one the result of truman madsen s deep love for the prophet and years of research illuminates specific facets. A pbs docudrama of the life of mormon leader some believe prophet joseph smith 180544. The prophet of the restoration broll of joseph smith movie. Thompson became the prophets scribe and personal secretary. If you havent seen it, youre in for a delightful experience. These outstanding composers effectively portray the emotion and. 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.
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. The most recurring theme of joseph smith s life as found within heidi swintons book was his endearing love for both his friends and his enemies. Joseph smith was the first prophet of the lds church. Martin harris, a wealthy farmer who had helped joseph and emma financially, came to visit.
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. Brigham young, sidney rigdon, joseph smith iii, and at least four others each claimed succession. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building from its opening on. Joseph smith american prophet reveals a new comprehensive history of this revered figure. 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. Joseph smith prophesies that he shall triumph over all my enemies.
With eric artell, joseph batzel, kimberly elaine crowe, sam dalton. With nathan mitchell, tayva patch, rick macy, david nibley. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and. Joseph smith 180544, the founder of the mormon church, is profiled. The missing film gave the filmmakers the opportunity to add new elements in telling the story. The most recurring theme of joseph smiths life as found within heidi swintons book was his endearing love for both his friends and his enemies. We invite you to come and learn more about the prophet joseph smith. 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. Contains all of joseph smiths diaries and journals. 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. Some pbs stations including kbyu will air mormonpromoting joseph smith film. 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.
Smiths voiceover tells us that the entire group in jail is freed, around which. A brief history of the early visions of the prophet and the rise and progress of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. Translation scholar in december of 1827, joseph smith and emma moved to harmony, pennsylvania, and joseph was able to translate without persecution. His enemies murdered him less than two years after this prophecy. O n april 30, 18 39, the pr ophet purch ased the land including and surrounding the s mall. When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says narrator gregory peck, smith said. Autobiographical sketch, 1832a history of the life of joseph smith, jr. American prophet by coppermoon on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Translation scholar who was the prophet joseph smith. 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.
The new film joseph smith american prophet has inspired lives and strengthened testimonies since its release last fall. 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. American prophet, examines what it was about his remarkable life story. The cultural impact of the joseph story in earlymodern times is discussed in. The story of the church of jesus christ in the latter days. The somewhat sanitized documentary american prophet. Prophet joseph smith during the nauvoo period historical note in the latter part of april, joseph smith and those who w ere incarcerated with him escaped from the prison in which they were held for mor e than six m onths in mis souri. 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. The prophet of the restoration is now available online, marking the first time the church has shared a fulllength film on the internet a similar film has been shown since 2005 in salt lake city and. Information and links about richard dutchers epic historical film prophet. Like others in history, smith brewed god, sex and politics into a fatal mix, but his church prospered.
December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. He discusses a number of gospel subjects, including the being and kind of being god is and the immortality of the intelligence of man. 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. Until february 1828, joseph copied many of the characters and translated a few using the urim and thummim. 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, the prophet of the restoration and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Sonorously narrated by gregory peck, american prophet sketches a fascinating profile but it veers into hagiography. 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 1999 pbs documentary by lee groberg, heidi s. 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. 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. Joseph smith first mormon prophet saw god and jesus in first.
When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says narrator gregory peck, smith said that he had. Joseph smith also received a revelation in 1833 outlining a code of health called the word of wisdom. The bottom line has been that joseph smith is a very hard individual to explain because he was either very. Cannon, life of joseph smith the prophet salt lake city. The false lds joseph smith and the real historical. The story of joseph smith offers a fascinating portrait of a. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read history of. The prophet, by himself ebook written by joseph smith jr.
What is most notable about heidi swintons american prophet, the story of joseph smith is the contrast between what is in it and what is not. The evidence is irrefutable and anyone who is willing to examine this will see that joseph smith was a false prophet. The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, which was both filmed and distributed by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. The prophet of the restoration is now available online, marking the first time the church has shared a fulllength film on the internet. With john foss, anna daines, casey elliott, tom nacy warner. Published for the first time in their entirety, the personal diaries of mormon founder joseph smith 180544 provide an unequaled view of this controversial american religious leader. Many select an aspect of the prophets spiritual careerhis teachings, writings, revelations, or propheciesor significant events, such as the 1820 vision or the 1844 martyrdom. Brought to video by pbs, this documentary speaks to the masses about the godfearing. Introduction map a joseph smith chronology prominent characters a joseph smith bibliography. In response, smith dictated a revelation which clarified his office as a prophet and an apostle. Pbs presentation of a documentary about joseph smith, funded by a mormon family. It is an easy read and flows well with many well placed pictures and paintings throughout.