The prophet of the restoration, both produced and distributed by the church of jesus christ of latter day. This film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith. The scriptural teachings of the prophet joseph smithhas benefitted from the contributions. At his death seventeen years later, in 1844, he had left a substantial archive for the study of his life and the church he was instrumental in founding. Since joseph smith was a false prophet then by logical conclusion the so called restored church he organized is not of god. That business was treasureseeking, a practice that. Dont miss this opportunity to better know joseph, the man who restored chris. Typically, the mormons cite the prophet jeremiah to support.
The restoration refers to the bringing back of the gospel of jesus christ on. Through joseph smith have been restored all the powers, keys, teachings, and ordinances necessary for salvation and exaltation. A tomblike carthage jail, its height exaggerated, looms over the saints standing with heads bowed low. Critics have also claimed that there were no religious revivals in the pa. Joseph smith the prophet is a powerful musical presentation on the life and mission of the mormon prophet joseph smith. The products offered by love pray teach are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. Lucy mack smith, the mother of joseph smith, the prophet, recorded his birth with these words. By richard packham updated july 5, 2016 joseph smith, jr. The belief that there is a modern prophet on earth to guide the latterday saints is one of the core doctrines of the church. Joseph smith and the foundations of the restoration. 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. It is doubtful, for instance, whether the student of l. The somewhat sanitized documentary american prophet. Callister, joseph smithprophet of the restoration, ensign, nov 2009, 3537 through joseph smith have been restored all the powers, keys, teachings, and ordinances necessary for salvation and exaltation.
The film starts out in late june 1844, with the summons from governor ford to attend trial in carthage, illinois. Callister, joseph smith prophet of the restoration, ensign, nov 2009, 3537. Bradley and i went to see the new church film joseph smith. Mar 16, 2017 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. 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. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. It is showing in the legacy theater at the joseph smith memorial building.
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 is the prophet of the restoration jeopardy. 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. Teachings of the prophet joseph smith by joseph f smith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Special features 110 min early appeal of mormonism the making of behind the scenes defining a prophet emma artists images of joseph the joseph smith papers the martyrdom mormons and masonry. Bushman, in his book joseph smith, rough stone rolling, notes that hale objected because smith was a stranger and followed a business that i could not approve p.
Translation scholar in december of 1827, joseph smith and emma moved to harmony, pennsylvania, and joseph was able to translate without persecution. This groundbreaking work by young composer rob gardner features choir, full orchestra, soloists and narrators. 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. Joseph smith was the prophet and president of this new church, which was also restorationoriented. Several had held high church positions and, when excommunicated, fueled efforts to destroy joseph smith and the church. About 40% of the film is new material, with the overall length 5 minutes shorter than the previous film. However, he taught that jesus christ himself was restoring the church to the earth, whereas the campbellites were merely trying to establish proper teachings by. Through the life and sacrifices of this noble prophet, jesus christs gospel is once again on. 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. The latterday ephraimites would be fulfilling the promise of restoring the ancient truths and a new covenant with the lord. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial. This is part three of five for a 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. Pdf it has been the claim of joseph smith, the founder of mormonism or the. 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 and the foundations of the restoration represents a season collection of individual stories of the restoration presented for television by the history of the saints production team. Until february 1828, joseph copied many of the characters and translated a few using the urim and thummim. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. Joseph smith said, happiness is the object and design of our existence teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. 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 brother hyrum, and his friends john taylor. The prophet of the restoration focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of. Discourses of the prophet joseph smith byu studies. Lds church releases new restoration video prepare to serve. Obviously in an hour you cannot cover every event or every aspect of his life.
Witnesses of the prophet joseph smith prophet of god. The prophet of the restoration 2005 english cinema, trailer, video clips, joseph smith. But the title the prophet is uniquely reserved for the prophet joseph smith because he was called of god to inaugurate the final gospel dispensationthe dispensation of the fullness of times. Twice a year, during general conference, the membership of the lds church sustains the president of the church as a prophet, seer and revelator. Faca parte do filmow e avalie este filme voce tambem. Mark mcconkie has a great love for the prophet joseph smith. He wouldnt drink alcohol to ease the pain and held his fathers hand during the surgery. He also spent 25 years putting together the largest compilation of stories about joseph smith ever assembled, some of it never before published. With nathan mitchell, tayva patch, rick macy, david nibley. Joseph smith, the prophet of the restoration and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Proving joseph smith was a false prophet mm outreach inc. Sonorously narrated by gregory peck, american prophet sketches a fascinating profile but it veers into hagiography. Hunters paternal greatgreatgrandmothers, moved to lapeer, michigan, in the mid1830s. This teaching package has five powerful learning activities that will help them be able to answer this question for themselves.
This trailer consists of video content taken from the restoration and joseph smith. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration teaching idea in advance, invite a few class members to bring objects from home that relate to passages in the chapter and ask them to share in class how the objects relate. Mar 12, 2010 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 starts out in late june 1844, with the summons from governor ford to attend trial in.
Despair and bewilderment combined with pervasive sorrow as the reality of the calamity settled over the city. 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. The first one will be receipt, the second email will contain your download link. The making of a prophet is a biography of the formative years of the founder of mormonism written by dan vogel. I bear my witness that joseph smith was the prophet of the restoration, just as he claimed to be. The prophet s life and his plans to resettle many of the saints in the west. When joseph was born his family was living on a farm in sharon, vermont. 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. We invite you to come and learn more about the prophet joseph smith. For the past twenty years he has spoken on joseph smith and gospel themes at byu education week and for the know your religion series. 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. 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. This is a thoughtful and thoughtprovoking film, although obviously made by believers.
The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on some of the. Joseph had to work hard as a child on the family farm. The restoration the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. We had a son whom we called joseph after the name of his father. 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. Nov 01, 2005 joseph smith the prophet of the restoration is a timely reflection on the life, ministry, and contributions of the lords chosen servant. Joseph smith is the prophet by which heavenly father brought back or restored the the church of jesus christ back onto the earth. Board activity to help the girls realize the blessings they have because of joseph smith.
It will leave you with a renewed appreciation for the blessings restored to the earth through joseph smith for the benefit of all mankind. Prophet of the restoration of the mormon cinema is a life study of the founder of the church of christ of latter day saints joseph smith who was the middle kid in a large family named smith just trying to scratch out a living on a farm in palmyra, new york. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who. Joseph smith prophet of the restoration pleasant fields. The restoration refers to the bringing back of the gospel of jesus christ on the earth through the prophet joseph smith. Robert blatchford 17 march 1851 17 december 1943 was a socialist campaigner, journalist and author in the united kingdom. The book covers the period of smiths life up until 1831. This is such an important question for the youth today to be able to answer. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. Teachings of the prophet joseph smith scripture citation index. The 1800s restoration movement prophet joseph smith. Today, as always, the skeptics voice challenges truth, the word of god, and each must choose to whom he will listen. All presidents of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have been and are sustained as prophets, seers, and revelators. This is part one of five for a 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.
Live at abravanel by rob gardner and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. First presidency and quorum of the twelve apostles. Worksheet to give to the girls to encourage them to do elder andersens challenge. Joseph smiths search for truth led to the first vision and the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ. Joseph prophet of the restoration of the gospel of jesus. France is rent to the core, intrigue, treachery, and. What strikes you the most as you read the story of the restoration and organization of the church. 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. The story of joseph smith, is an online resource with information on joseph smith, his life, and his legacy. Writings of joseph smith the prophet joseph smith s writing career began at age twentytwo when he commenced translation of the book of mormon. 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. 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.
The evidence is irrefutable and anyone who is willing to examine this will see that joseph smith was a false prophet. 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. The church released a redone version of joseph smith. 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. After the martyrdom, by gary smith this poetic representation of the martyrdom captures the heavy sadness felt after the death of the prophet joseph smith and his brother hyrum in 1844.
New joseph smith film slated for legacy theater copied to clipboard a new film about the life and legacy of joseph smith, founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, will be shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building beginning saturday, december 17, 2005. 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 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. 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.
Like others in history, smith brewed god, sex and politics into a fatal mix, but his church prospered. All people on earth have a physical body and a spirit body that make up. The events of the restoration are presented in revealing historical detail. View the original histories, journals, revelations, and other documents of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of.