Apr 29, 2018 in 1834, the prophet joseph smith gathered all of gods priesthood holders in a log cabin and explained that one day, the lords kingdom would fill the whole earth. Lapham, lafayette 1870, interview with the father of joseph smith, the mormon prophet, forty years ago. The entire book can be read in one sitting, or readers can jump around to different moments in the prophets life and learn about their favorite and the more fascinating events page 2. A modern witness of christ in 1820, young joseph smith prayed to know which church he should join. 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. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and. This is not your sunday school version of the story of joseph smith, goodman told a packed theater audience at jordan commons last friday. The prophet joseph smith is one of the most charismatic and influential religious figures in american history.
Joseph smith the prophet archives joseph smith, prophet. Emma smith and her children say farewell to husband and father joseph smith in a scene from the new historical docudrama, joseph smith. 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, an album by rob gardner on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. These were compiled into the book of moses in the pearl of great price. Sep 12, 20 testimony of joseph smith how great indeed is our debt to joseph smith. Includes interviews with historians some of them mormon and lds officers and elders. Plus, feel good season 1 joins bojack horseman, friday night lights, breaking bad, the wire, fleabag, barry, cobra kai, and more top shows that are members of our very exclusive 100% club, a list of television and streaming seasons certified fresh with perfect tomatometer scores. Contains all of joseph smiths diaries and journals. Revelation and prophecy on war, given through joseph smith, december 25, 1832. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. New theory connects a native american prophet with joseph smith and the book of mormon. The cause of christ he championed has never taken a step backward.
Because it was done for pbs television, we have to be balanced. 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. Deseret book, 1958, 345 in 1844, josiah quincy, the distinguished american judge and congressman, declared. He was undeniably successful at it, as the churchs membership covers the world 200 years later. 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. The two had previously worked together for an lds church film that is shown at its. It was not until liberty jail, however, that the record indicates any public affirmation of this unusual relationship. 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. Joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, is viewed by the movements adherents as a prophet in the tradition of the ancient prophets recorded in the bible. Joseph smith s death, however, did not halt the work of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, one of the fastestgrowing religions in the world today, with more than ten million members. Review american prophet is all about proselytizing and not exactly a balanced look at smiths life. Joseph smith the prophet audio in audiobooks ldsbookstore.
The making of a prophet is a biography of the formative years of the founder of mormonism written by dan vogel. 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 prophet s life. American prophet by coppermoon on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Madsen presents a fascinating history of the first prophet of the restoration. Its somewhat surprising that its also airing on weta in washington, d. Season 2 got its perfect score from the collective opinions of 92 critics, putting it ahead of all other 100% seasons the more critics opinions weighed, the more valuable that perfect score is. Pbs docudrama depicting joseph smiths life and narrated by. Everything, the condition of the tape and the jacket of the tape was just as he said it was and i would buy from this seller again.
Wetaexcel entertainment joseph smiths first vision is one of many scenes depicted in the new historical docudrama, joseph smith. Narrated by academy awardwinning actor gregory peck, this docudrama gives greater insights and details of the life of the first prophet of the church. Narrated by the late academy awardwinning actor gregory peck, a 90minute documentary, joseph smith. After armed bands exchanged fire, killing one mormon and two nonmormons, the old settlers. In his personal diaries joseph smith, the mormon prophet, emerges as a believable and human religious leader, willing to allow both descendants and followers a complete look at his innovative beliefs and complex personality. Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on demand. Joseph smith american prophet new documentary trailer. 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. From the churchs six official members on april 6, 1830, to today, the church has grown to 16 million members. Who was this joseph smith, and what was it about his remarkable life story that inspired such. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. In thirty nations are men and women who look upon him as a greater leader than moses and a greater prophet than isaiah. Joseph smith was probably first made intellectually aware of the special relationship he had with ancient joseph, whom we commonly refer to as joseph in egypt, when the prophet joseph translated the third chapter of 2 nephi.
It was a volatile time for this fledgling american born religion, but amidst a state governors order for their extermination, to their expulsion to a new settlement on the mississippi, joseph smith formed a church, which survived and flourished and remains today, one of the major christian religions in american with a worldwide population. Whatever has been said or written about the latterday prophet joseph smith, he was a man of faith, peace, and love. 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. During his life, smith made several prophecies, many documented in the doctrine and covenants, a book of scripture in several of the movements denominations there is much dispute surrounding the known and. Old joseph smith pbs documentary remade into new docudrama. The book covers the period of smiths life up until 1831. Introduction map a joseph smith chronology prominent characters a joseph smith bibliography. The succession crisis in the latter day saint movement occurred after the death of joseph smith, the movements founder, on june 27, 1844 for roughly six months after joseph smith s death, several people competed to take over his role. Joseph smith, american prophet dvd in inspirational. Insights to the prophets life, interviews with modern apostles, historical. If you havent seen it, youre in for a delightful experience. The original pbs documentary aired november of 1999, but this new remake will be shown nationally in october. Teachings of the prophet joseph smith taken from his sermons and writings as they are found in the documentary history and other publications of the church and written or published in the days of the prophets ministry selected and arranged by the historian, joseph fielding smith, and his assistants in the historians office of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In thirty nations are men and women who look upon him as a greater leader than moses and a greater prophet than.
Joseph smith, american prophet is a new docudrama remade from an old pbs documentary that shows not only reenactments but also commentary by scholars and apostles about joseph smith. The best tv seasons certified fresh at 100% season 1 and better call saul season 5 slide off the list. It was he who brought us a true knowledge of god the eternal father and his risen son, the lord jesus christ. Some pbs stations including kbyu will air mormonpromoting. Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on. Cannon, life of joseph smith the prophet salt lake city. Truman madsen has done extensive research on the history and major events in the prophet joseph smith s life. Thanks to deseret news for making us aware of this story. Pbs docudrama depicting joseph smiths life and narrated by gregory peck to air this weekend. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. As latterday saints we are captivated by the influence of joseph smith, but now in a stunning, new docudrama, joseph smith, american prophet produced and directed by lee groberg, millions more will come to know him through their pbs stations during october and november, with the first showing being on oct.
Under the inspiration of almighty god, the church began to flourish. Joseph smith an american prophet by john henry evans. Years later, joseph reiterated his prophecy that war would break out in south carolina over slavery debates, as it did nearly 20 years after joseph smiths death. Joseph smith was the first prophet of the church of jesus christ of. Joseph smith also prophesied frequently concerning the future destiny of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its role in the last days. 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. Millions of members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints pray to receive a testimony of the truthfulness of the church and believe that joseph smith was a true prophet of god.
Brigham young moved zion to utah, making smith a false prophet. Swinton, an lds author who also wrote such books as, pioneer spirit. They base this knowledge largely on a book of mormon passage, moroni 10. Joseph smith december 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and the. Yet this american frontier prophet of the early 1800s found little honor and eventual martyrdom. He was undeniably successful at it, as the churchs membership covers the. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. American prophet,the story of joseph smith, was wonderful.
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. Oct 30, 2017 joseph smith american prophet new documentary trailer. His life began in vermont and ended in illinois, and marvelous were the things that happened between that simple beginning and that tragic ending. Pbs docudrama depicting joseph smiths life and narrated. A sacred presentation on the life and mission of the prophet from his vision in the sacred grove to his martyrdom in carthage jail. This one the result of truman madsen s deep love for the prophet and years of research illuminates specific facets. Autobiographical sketch, 1832a history of the life of joseph smith, jr. Joseph smith, speaking at the first conference of the church in june 1830, spoke of great happiness to find ourselves engaged in the very same order of things as observed by the holy apostles of old hc 1. After the messenger departed, smith said he had two more encounters with him that night and an additional one. With john foss, anna daines, casey elliott, tom nacy warner. You will hear those who dont believe and you will hear those who do believe.
American prophet, chronicles the life and death of mormonisms founder in one of the. I recommend it to anyone in the church lds or anyone who wants to know about our chuch. In response, smith dictated a revelation which clarified his office as a prophet and an apostle, and. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Yet this american frontier prophet of the early 1800s. The documentary is being broadcast several times in the coming weeks on kbyu. When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says narrator gregory peck, smith said. Some pbs stations including kbyu will air mormonpromoting joseph smith film. American prophet, depicting the life of the prophet joseph smith will air on tv. Sep 28, 2017 this sunday, a new docudrama, joseph smith. 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. American prophet 10 tue finding your roots unfamiliar kin the vietnam war the river styx. Smith said that the last prophet to contribute to the book, a man named. Joseph smith is portrayed in a still shot from joseph smith.
American prophet tv movie 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says narrator gregory peck, smith said that he had. A pbs docudrama of the life of mormon leader some believe prophet joseph smith 180544. Joseph smith and the biblical test of a prophet watchman. 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.
New theory connects a native american prophet with joseph. So reads the back cover of a 2 hour video production made possible by a grant from the j. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who. 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. In 1834, the prophet joseph smith gathered all of gods priesthood holders in a log cabin and explained that one day, the lords kingdom would fill the whole earth.
College brain trust struggles with how to stage college football season. He laid the foundation of mormonism and his story cannot be minimized. 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 accomplished his work without the advantages of schooling, property, or family prominence. The new film joseph smith american prophet has inspired lives and strengthened testimonies since its release last fall. Teachings of the prophet joseph smith book wikipedia. Joseph smith american moses rema webb darlesia cearcy michael potts john eric parker maia nkenge wilson tarea campbell tommar wilson nikki m. Joseph smith is creating a spiritual system, combined also with morals and industry, that may change the destiny of the race. Here is a man who was born in the stark hills of ve. Joseph smith, american prophet is a new docudrama remade from. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired. Joseph said that this prophecy was conditioned on the worthiness of the inhabitants of zion.
The murder of joseph smith and the fate of the mormon church. 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. Joseph smiths teachings about priesthood, temple, and women. New docudrama on joseph smith may now reach millions on. Whether you use the full score and script for your own use or for a full production of the presentation, you will love this score. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching reverence. Please join academy award winner gregory peck for a fascinating look. Joseph smith american prophet reveals a new comprehensive history of this revered figure. American prophet, chronicles the life and death of mormonisms watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on demand on vimeo. American prophet 2017 the image could not be loaded. It is well known that there was much contention among the inhabitants of zion.