From Plowboy to Mormon Prophet: Being a Short History of Joseph Smith for Children

William A. Morton

Description

“From Plowboy to Prophet” is a vintage book on the life of the Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith Jr. (1805 – 1844) was an American religious leader who founded Mormonism and the Latter Day Saint movement. At the age of twenty-four, he published the Book of Mormon. When he died fourteen years later, his movement had tens of thousands of followers. This volume offers an account of his life from his birth to his death in 1844, making it highly recommended for those looking for an introduction to Mormonism and it's interesting history. Contents include: “Birth of Joseph Smith”, “Light from Scriptures”, “How Joseph's Story was Received”, “Joseph Visited by Angel Moroni”, “Joseph Visits Cumorah and Views the Plates”, “Joseph Receives the Plates”, “Professor Anthon's Testimony”, “What Happened Through the Breaking of a Promise”, etc. Many vintage books like this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now complete with the original text and artwork for the enjoyment of readers now and for years to come.

Sujets

• Latter Day Saint movement

Informations

• Publié par: Read Books Ltd.
• Date de parution: 22 mars 2021
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781528766708
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

From Plowboy to Prophet

Being a Short Hi ory of Joseph Smith, s for Children

BY WILLIAM A. MORTON (Illustrations by L. A. Ramsey)

Copyright © 2017 Read Books Ltd. This book is copyright and may not be reproduced or copied in any way without the express permission of the publisher in writing

British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library

Joseph Smith, the Prophet.

CONTENTS.

Birth of Joseph Smith Light from the Scriptures How Joseph’s Story was Received Joseph Visited by the Angel Moroni Joseph Visits Cumorah and Views the Plates Joseph Receives the Plates Professor Anthon’s Testimony What Happened Through the Breaking of a Promise The Aaronic Priesthood Restored The Gold Plates are Shown to Three Witnesses The Melchizedek Priesthood Restored The First Miracle How Joseph Was Saved from His Enemies Joseph Opposed by His Brethren Mission to the Lamanites The First Bishop Chosen—Gathering of the Saints to Ohio The Foundation of Zion Laid A Terrible Night What Happened on the Way to Kirtland Work of a Missouri Mob The Saints Driven from Jackson County Zion’s Camp How the Lord Protected His People The Book of Abraham Remarkable Visions in Kirtland Temple The British Mission Opened The Haun’s Mill Massacre The Prophet Joseph in Richmond Jail From Missouri to Illinois—A Day of Miraculous Healings The Prophet’s Visit to Washington Remarkable Prophecies and Their Fulfillment A Cold-blooded Murder