The film starts out in late june 1844, with the summons from governor ford to attend trial in. This email was received from jeff of internet customer relations on october, 2010. Two years before the martyrdom of joseph, the new york herald printed. View the original histories, journals, revelations, and other documents of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. People around the world now have a new way to learn about 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. Joseph smith is the prophet of the restoration jeopardy.
Joseph began to rely on brighams skill as a builder, and recognized his deepening faith. Joseph smith, as prophet, teacher, and beloved leader of the saints as members of the church are called was the prophet of the restoration. Lds church releases new restoration video prepare to serve. Joseph smith the prophet audio in lds audiobooks on. Brother joseph fielding was present, having been absent four years on. The church of jesus christ restored joseph smith prophet. Joseph smithprophet of the restoration, friend, july 2001, 14. This is a thoughtful and thoughtprovoking film, although obviously made by believers. The record of joseph smiths first vision is in joseph smith history chapter 1. 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. He indicates as much talent, originality and moral courage as mahomet. The same year he organized the church of christ, calling it a restoration of the early christian church.
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. Joseph smith was the lords anointed to restore christs church to the earth. The prophet of the restoration 2005 english cinema, trailer, video clips, joseph smith. The prophet of the restoration 3 hrs and when ye shall receive these things, i would exhort you that ye would ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ, if these things are not true.
Joseph smiththe prophet of the restoration is a timely reflection on the life, ministry, and contributions of the lords chosen servant. 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. Explore more about the prophet joseph smith on this page by the church. Salt lake city casey griffiths introduction to joseph smiths. 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. The restoration we are talking about is the restoration of the church of jesus christ. However, in 1840, joseph took a different position. When he emerged from the grove of trees, he eventually learned four fundamental truths not then taught by the majority of the contemporary christian world. It will leave you with a renewed appreciation for the blessings restored to the earth through joseph smith for the benefit of all mankind. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building from its opening on december 17, 2005 until.
Joseph smiths first vision on film as church commemorates. Joseph opens up in cleanness things that id never understood before. 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. The film starts out in late june 1844, with the summons from governor ford to attend trial in carthage, illinois. In 1820, god and jesus called a new prophet to restore the true church.
The prophet of the restoration 2005 streaming ita film completo in italiano e gratis. This was done with his precious holy son, jesus christ, to an audience of one. Dec 15, 2005 a film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, jr. 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. Over 60 years as an apostle and 2 years as prophet, he helped others anchor their lives in goodness. In addition, a free download of the movie is available at joseph in a. With nathan mitchell, tayva patch, rick macy, david nibley. 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. Joseph smith and the restoration is a narrative history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from the birth of the profit joseph smith and the restoration of the church to the exodus of the mormon people from nauvoo, illinois, in 1846.
The restoration refers to the bringing back of the gospel of jesus christ on the earth through the prophet joseph smith. Faca parte do filmow e avalie este filme voce tambem. 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. Joseph smith is the prophet by which heavenly father brought back or restored the the church of jesus christ back onto the earth. One of the hardest working among them was a new convert, brigham young. Ancient prophets knew of joseph smiths mission all presidents of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have been and are sustained as. 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. 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. We on a certain day went into the woods to pray and inquire of the lord respecting baptism for the remission of sins joseph smithhistory 1. The first vision about 2 minutes watch special witness elder christofferson about 6 minutes wednesday.
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. Following joseph smiths first vision, the restoration of christs church commenced line upon line, precept upon precept. 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. Hunters paternal greatgreatgrandmothers, moved to lapeer, michigan, in the mid1830s. Joseph smith the prophet of the restoration is a timely reflection on the life, ministry, and contributions of the lords chosen servant. 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. 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. Prophet joseph smith restoration of the church physical death book of mormon large 186. Latterday saints believe that contemporary revelation from god is always important, and a necessary part of gods plan, and that any group or time that lacks such guidance is in apostasy. Truman madsen has done extensive research on the history and major events in the prophet joseph smiths life. 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. Obviously in an hour you cannot cover every event or every aspect of his life. 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. But the title the prophet is uniquely reserved for the prophet joseph smith because he was called of god to inaugurate the final gospel dispensation the dispensation of the fullness of times.
Brother joseph fielding was present, having been absent four years on a mission to england. The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on. In response, smith dictated a revelation which clarified his office as a prophet and. 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. Because this information was consistent with the dvd release also, i changed the page to reflect this information. 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. Known for his humble demeanor and unfailing loyalty to his son, joseph senior quietly and faithfully moved through the background of the restoration as a man devout to god. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and. He would become the greatest prophet sent to earth. Joseph smith senior, father of the prophet joseph smith, is a wellloved figure. Prophet joseph smith, but in that process they too have missed the mark, the man, and his mission.
Important doctrinal discourses of the prophet joseph smith. Bradley and i went to see the new church film 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. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the. Read or tell the following story while showing the appropriate picture. A film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, jr. Film about joseph smith now available online church newsroom. Prepare the joseph smith paper cutouts and stands ahead of time. Joseph smith is undoubtedly one of the greatest characters of the age. That is, he did not establish a new religion, but restored the ancient church of christ.
Following joseph smith s first vision, the restoration of christs church commenced line upon line, precept upon precept. I spent the day in the council with the twelve apostles at the house of president young, conversing with them upon a variety of subjects. The book covers the period of smiths life up until 1831. The making of a prophet is a biography of the formative years of the founder of mormonism written by dan vogel. Ancient prophets knew of joseph smith s mission all presidents of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have been and are sustained as. Joseph smith the mighty prophet of the restoration by general conference of the church of jesus christ.
We thank thee, o god, for a prophet church of jesus christ. Reflecting on it now, griffiths speaks of that movie like it is an old friend. Truman madsen has done extensive research on the history and major events in the prophet joseph smith s life. See more ideas about joseph smith, lds and lds quotes. 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. 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 by ben brown on prezi. 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, josephs personality and character, joseph smith and trial, kirtland temple, doctrinal development and nauvoo. He argued that literal animal sacrifices would be an ongoing part of the restored priesthood before and even after the second coming of christ.