The making of a prophet is a biography of the formative years of the founder of mormonism written by dan vogel. 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. 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. In 2008, many of the foremost scholars on the life and teachings of jos. 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. And then miller is back on track with funding for the prophet. The prophet of the restoration focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of the. The film starts out in late june 1844, with the summons from governor ford to attend trial in carthage, illinois. 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. In every dispensation, god chosen a prophet to guide his people. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The story of joseph smith, which has been on hold for a year and a half because of what he calls a misunderstanding. 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.
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, as prophet, teacher, and beloved leader of the saints as members of the church are called was the prophet of the restoration. Joseph opens up in cleanness things that id never understood before. Because this information was consistent with the dvd release also, i changed the page to reflect this information. One of the hardest working among them was a new convert, brigham young. The film depicts events in the life of joseph smith from his early youth in vermont to his martyrdom in illinois at age 38. Traditionally shown in the joseph smith memorial building. 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. 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.
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. Joseph smiththe prophet of the restoration is a timely reflection on the life, ministry, and contributions of the lords chosen servant. 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. A tomblike carthage jail, its height exaggerated, looms over the saints standing with heads bowed low. The film starts out in late june 1844, with the summons from governor ford to attend trial in. 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 smiths death church history mormon dialogue. First presidency and quorum of the twelve apostles. We had a son whom we called joseph after the name of his father. Through the life and sacrifices of this noble prophet, jesus christs gospel is once again on. This email was received from jeff of internet customer relations on october, 2010.
Lds church releases new restoration video prepare to serve. God has followed this pattern in our day by choosing a latterday prophet. It will leave you with a renewed appreciation for the blessings restored to the earth through joseph smith for the benefit of all mankind. Through the life and sacrifices of this noble prophet, jesus christs gospel is once again on the earth. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ. 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. Joseph smith the prophet of the restoration has been produced under the direction of the first presidency as part of the churchs yearlong commemoration of the 200th anniversary of joseph smiths birth.
Joseph began to rely on brighams skill as a builder, and recognized his deepening faith. The evidence is irrefutable and anyone who is willing to examine this will see that joseph smith was a false prophet. Tituba was familiar with hoodoo religion martin, 2006 and plant medicines from. Just two weeks before the trial he published a twentyfour page booklet on the names and proceedings of the principal murderers of joseph and hyrum smith, which contains the account of the alleged attempt to behead the prophet related by laub. The film is designed with not only lds missionaries but there are a few other faiths represented in the film, and represented very positively. 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. The restoration refers to the bringing back of the gospel of jesus christ on the earth through the prophet joseph smith. What has been shared so far is the claims of joseph smith being a latterday prophet to restore gods church and authority priesthood on earth again, and the things that pertained. Brother joseph fielding was present, having been absent four years on. The purpose of all this information is to give the evidence concerning joseph smith s testimony as to whether or not he was a true latterday prophet of god. Prophet of the restoration theatrical release this film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith. Joseph smith, the prophet of the restoration and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
In each event, the angel in question helped to prepare the prophet to receive a series of revelations from god. In addition to being prophet and president of the church, he also served as mayor, commander of the nauvoo legion state militia, justice of the peace. Witnesses of the prophet joseph smith prophet of god. 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. The prophet joseph smith s writing career began at age twentytwo when he commenced translation of the book of mormon. 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 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. Hunters paternal greatgreatgrandmothers, moved to lapeer, michigan, in the mid1830s. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial. Joseph smith is undoubtedly one of the greatest characters of the age. Joseph smith bicentennial exhibit to close in january. The prophet joseph smith fhe lesson living scriptures. 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.
Following joseph smiths first vision, the restoration of christs church commenced line upon line, precept upon precept. 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 today, with more than ten million members. The faith of a young boy grows into an inspiring life of sacrifice and perseverance in this breathtaking historical masterpiece. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building from its opening on december 17, 2005 until. Joseph smith was the first prophet of the church of jesus christ of.
Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration 15x18 framed art. Prophet of the restoration can be seen at the museum of church history and art through monday, 16 january 2006. Explore more about the prophet joseph smith on this page by the church. Brother joseph fielding was present, having been absent four years on a mission to england. 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 smith was a prophet and a powerful witness of christ. This film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith. Because his family could not afford the luxury of public education, joseph received only three years of formal schooling. 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. Joseph smith the prophet of the restoration has been produced under the direction of the first presidency as part of the churchs yearlong commemoration of the 200th anniversary of joseph smith s birth. The archangel jibreel gabriel in the case of muhammad, and the angel moroni for joseph smith following a visit smith claimed to have received from god and jesus christ three years earlier. Joseph smith the prophet archives joseph smith, prophet. Owing to the many reports which have been put in circulation by evildisposed and designing persons, in relation to the rise and progress of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, all of which have been designed by the authors thereof to.
Obviously in an hour you cannot cover every event or every aspect of his life. He indicates as much talent, originality and moral courage as mahomet. About 40% of the film is new material, with the overall length 5 minutes shorter than the previous film. With nathan mitchell, tayva patch, rick macy, david nibley. In 1820 young joseph smith prayed to know which church he should join. 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. The church of jesus christ restored joseph smith prophet. 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. This is a film about the life and legacy of joseph smith, founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, is being shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building joseph smith the prophet of the restoration has been produced under the direction of the first presidency as part of the church. 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 founding prophet of mormonism, joseph smith jr. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who. 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. Germany 1240 ce showing adam and eve standing, and a serpent coiled on.
It is showing in the legacy theater at the joseph smith memorial building. Two years before the martyrdom of joseph, the new york herald printed. Come see the new movie at the joseph smith memorial building. Dont miss this opportunity to better know joseph, the man who restored chris. That is, he did not establish a new religion, but restored the ancient church of christ. 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. A modern witness of christ in 1820, young joseph smith prayed to know which church he should join. When joseph smith was working on a translation of the bible, he received by revelation missing parts of the books of moses. Lucy mack smith, the mother of joseph smith, the prophet, recorded his birth with these words. 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.
The restoration refers to the bringing back of the gospel of jesus christ on. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration is a new painting by utah artist gary ernest smith. The first vision about 2 minutes watch special witness elder christofferson about 6 minutes wednesday. 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. The book covers the period of smiths life up until 1831.