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Joseph Smith, the Founder and Prophet of Mormonism, Was Born Into an Impoverished and Itinerant Family in Vermont

Last updated: December 23, 2024 2:52 am
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Joseph Smith Jr., the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was born on December 23, 1805, in Sharon, Vermont. The granite obelisk that stands in the town today symbolizes each year of his life, rising 38.5 feet above the lush green woods. Smith’s parents, Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith, were tenant farmers from New England families who had fallen on hard times.

Lucy Mack Smith, Joseph’s mother, had a challenging upbringing marked by death and illness. She married Joseph Smith in 1796, and together they had several children, including Joseph Jr. who was born in Sharon. The family moved frequently, living in Vermont and New York as they struggled to make ends meet.

Joseph Smith Jr.’s childhood was marred by poverty and illness. He suffered from typhoid fever and spent years bedridden or on crutches. Despite his lack of formal education, his parents instilled in him a strong Christian faith. In the religiously charged atmosphere of Palmyra, New York, where the family eventually settled, Smith began to question his place in the world.

Smith’s religious visions began in 1820 when he sought guidance from God in the woods. He claimed to have been visited by an angel named Moroni in 1823, who revealed the existence of golden plates buried near his family’s farm. These plates, according to Smith, contained the history of ancient peoples in America. With Moroni’s guidance, Smith translated the plates and published the Book of Mormon in 1830.

The establishment of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints took many by surprise, as Smith had been seen as a nondescript farm boy by his neighbors. However, the movement grew rapidly, attracting followers and expanding beyond its humble beginnings. Smith’s vision and leadership laid the foundation for a new religious tradition that continues to thrive today.

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The story of Joseph Smith Jr. is one of faith, perseverance, and divine intervention. From his humble beginnings in Vermont to the founding of a worldwide religious movement, Smith’s life is a testament to the power of belief and the impact one individual can have on the course of history.

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