3 The resulting manuscript, the Book of Mormon, was published in March 1830. On April 6, 1830, Joseph Smith organized The ... controversial figure in American history—beloved of his followers ...

In his autobiographical History of the Life of Joseph Smith, Smith described his childhood as full of “indigent circumstances.” He was sick with typhoid, almost had his leg amputated and spent ...

This week’s “Come, Follow Me” study guide covers Joseph Smith—History 1:1-26, which recounts young Joseph’s prayer in the Sacred Grove and the First Vision. Following are a few quotes from past and ...