Joseph Smith (Noun)
Meaning
Religious leader who founded the Mormon Church in 1830 (1805-1844).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Joseph Smith claimed to have seen God and Jesus Christ in a vision in 1820, which led to the founding of the Latter Day Saint movement.
- Many consider Joseph Smith to be a prophet, but his teachings are not recognized as divine by mainline Christians.
- Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum Smith, were arrested and killed by a mob in 1844.
- Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon from golden plates, according to his own account.
- The life and teachings of Joseph Smith continue to be studied by scholars and historians of American religious history.