The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints / Founder
Joseph Smith
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Who founded the Mormon Church and why?
On April 6, 1830, Joseph Smith organized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and became its first president. Joseph married Emma Hale on January 18, 1827, and was described as a loving and devoted husband.
How many wives did Joseph Smith have?
The first publication of a list of women alleged to be Smith's plural wives was in 1887, by Andrew Jenson, an assistant LDS Church historian. It included 27 women besides Emma Smith. There are currently 49 women on this list. However, historians disagree as to the number and identity of the plural wives Smith had.
Do Mormons believe Jesus is God?
Who do Mormons believe Jesus Christ is? Like most Christians, Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Creator of the World. However, Mormons hold the unique belief that God the Father and Jesus Christ are two distinct beings.
How do Mormons differ from Christians?
With respect to scripture, Mormons differ from traditional Christian groups in that they accept extra books in their canon. In addition to the King James Version of the Bible, they add the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price.
Joseph Smith Jr. (December 23, 1805 – June 27, 1844) was an American religious leader and the founder of Mormonism and the Latter Day Saint movement.
The church was founded as the Church of Christ in western New York, in 1830 by Joseph Smith during the Second Great Awakening. Under Smith's leadership, the ...
On April 6, 1830, Joseph Smith organized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and became its first president. Joseph married Emma Hale on January 18, ...
Joseph Smith, the first president of the Church, organized the new religion on April 6, 1830, in Fayette Township, New York. 2015 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc.
Apr 23, 2024 · Joseph Smith, American prophet and founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Smith published the Book of Mormon in 1830 ...