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. 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 praise to the man hd video. The restoration refers to the bringing back of the gospel of jesus christ on the earth through the prophet joseph smith. Who was this joseph smith, and what was it about his remarkable life story that. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration by ben brown on prezi. It is showing in the legacy theater at the joseph smith memorial building. Proving joseph smith was a false prophet mm outreach inc. I bear my witness that joseph smith was the prophet of the restoration, just as he claimed to be. Joseph smith was the first prophet of the church of jesus christ of. Jesus christ reestablished his church through the prophet joseph smith the life and mission of the prophet joseph smith help us turn to the paths that lead to eternal life god the father and jesus christ appeared to joseph smith to initiate the restoration a group of men and. History of the church, a work that in a subtitle mistakenly claims to be the his. Richard lyman bushman, the story of joseph smith and.
In support of this interpretation, he emphasizes the single word entirely in joseph. Joseph smith the prophet of the restoration english subtitles. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who. Lds church releases new restoration video prepare to serve. Bradley and i went to see the new church film joseph smith. The latterday ephraimites would be fulfilling the promise of restoring the ancient truths and a new covenant with the lord. The prophet of the restoration dvd release a motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A small pack of the attackers stormed up the stairs and swiftly fired shots into the secondfloor cell that housed the mormon prophet, joseph smith, his. Two years before the martyrdom of joseph, the new york herald printed. Recently, the lds church released a new restoration video online, ask of god joseph smiths first vision, which has been played in the church history museum since october 2015. 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. These were compiled into the book of moses in the pearl of great price.
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. He offers deep insights into the life of this great man, adding his own witness of joseph smiths calling. Joseph smith prophet of the restoration movie now on. What experiences did joseph have that made him such a powerful prophet and beloved leader. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration i bear solemn testimony of the prophet joseph smith as the lords anointed servant in these the latter days.
Rentals include 7 days to start watching this video and 7 days to finish once started. Joseph smith is the prophet by which heavenly father brought back or restored the the church of. March 31 read the ministry of the prophet joseph smith in the july 1999 ensign. A list of basic facts, significant events, a testimony and quotes from joseph smith. Prophet of the restoration, a film that is shown in some of the temple visitor centers around the world, as well as in other places. He indicates as much talent, originality and moral courage as mahomet. About 40% of the film is new material, with the overall length 5. Hunters paternal greatgreatgrandmothers, moved to lapeer, michigan, in the mid1830s. View the original histories, journals, revelations, and other documents of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of. Joseph smith is undoubtedly one of the greatest characters of the age. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration is a great reminder of how blessed we are to have the fullness of the gospel in these latterdays.
The prophet joseph smith translated the book of mormon 531 pages in the present english version in about 85 days. The faith of a young boy grows into an inspiring life of sacrifice and perseverance in this breathtaking historical masterpiece. The book covers the period of smiths life up until 1831. Several had held high church positions and, when excommunicated, fueled efforts to destroy joseph smith and the church. The movie was first shown in the legacy theater in salt lake city, then released on dvd, and now on hulu, amazon, and netflix this movie was the first fulllength motion picture the church released on the internet. 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. 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 prophet of the restoration is now available online, marking the first time the church has shared a fulllength film on the internet. The prophet of the restoration is now available on netflix. 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 prophet of the restoration of the gospel of jesus. Important doctrinal discourses of the prophet joseph smith. Episodes from the life of church founder joseph smith illuminate the early days of mormonism and the deepening opposition toward the nascent religion. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. To complete the restoration of all things, apparently on a onetime basis, sacrifices will again be offered in this dispensation mormon doctrine, 2d ed. In the wake of these developments, the 1970s saw a great torrent of. This prophecy manifests the work of joseph smith as it relates to the restored gospel and the covenants that involve part of the restoration process. Obviously in an hour you cannot cover every event or every aspect of his life. The church released a redone version of joseph smith. Following the martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith, the apostle john taylor wrote, joseph smith, the prophet and seer of the lord, has done more, save jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it. Must have life of joseph smith the prophet, unabridged premium pdf full ebook. A similar film has been shown since 2005 in salt lake city and 19 church visitors sites around the world. Madsen presents a fascinating history of the first prophet of the restoration.
December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. 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. What strikes you the most as you read the story of the restoration and organization of the church. The prophet of the restoration 2005 12152005 us family, drama, history 1h 2m. A film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, jr. The evidence is irrefutable and anyone who is willing to examine this will see that joseph smith was a false prophet. Since the restoration of the gospel began with the prophet joseph smith, the voice of the president of the church has been a witness of divine, eternal truth. The prophet of the restoration joseph smith a true superman. 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. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Joseph smiths own testimony of the events of the restoration such as moronis visit to him, receiving the plates, and the restoration of the priesthood. The making of a prophet is a biography of the formative years of the founder of mormonism written by dan vogel. 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. In this book of scripture is found a host of new names, both people and places, interwoven into a complex historical narrative.
Joseph smith the prophet archives joseph smith, prophet. Important doctrinal discourses of the 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. Joseph smith is known among latterday saints as the prophet of the restoration, the prophet through whom god restored the fulness of his gospel in modern times. It is a good summary of everything joseph smith accomplished in his lifetime. The prophet of the restoration 2005 english cinema, trailer, video clips, joseph smith. Joseph smith the prophet of the restoration has been produced under the direction of the first presidency as part of the churchs commemoration of the 200th anniversary of joseph smiths birth. The film depicts events in the life of joseph smith from his early youth in vermont to his martyrdom in illinois at age 38. With nathan mitchell, tayva patch, rick macy, david nibley. Since joseph smith was a false prophet then by logical conclusion the so called restored church he organized is not of god. This is the complete documentary film based upon the life of joseph smith who was divinely called upon to restore the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ despite great personal hardship to do so. All presidents of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have been and are sustained as prophets, seers, and revelators. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building from its opening on december 17, 2005 until early 2015, and opened in several. Bruce mcconkie quotes at length from josephs 1840 remarks about sacrifices in the restoration and offers this explanation.
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