This book contains a true account of the origin of the Book of Mormon; a sketch of the history, experience, and ministry of Elder William Smith; the story of the golden plates from which the Book of Mormon was translate; an account of the angelic visit to Joseph Smith, by which means the ancient Nephite records were found and by him translated; and account of the most extraordinary miracle, wrought by the laying on of hands of the elders of the church; and a statement of the principles and doctrines, as believed and taught by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, with other matters of interest to all believers in Christianity. Written in 1883 by William Smith, minister of the gospel and brother of Joseph Smith, the martyred prophet.
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William Smith was a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a younger brother to the prophet Joseph Smith, as well as an apostle, patriarch, and self proclaimed president of the church. Though in Joseph’s life, he and William didn’t always get along, William fiercely defended Joseph after his death.William Smith denounced Brigham Young as the leader of the church also known as the Mormons. William’s account of the first vision differs greatly from Joseph Smith’s 1838 canonized version.More ebooks from the same author(s) / Editor
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