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12 paź 2020 · The latest volume of the Joseph Smith Papers features 105 documents that offer insight into the life of Joseph Smith, founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Joseph and Emma Smith centered their marriage and family in the gospel of Jesus Christ—an example to all. Joseph wrote the following to Emma from prison in Richmond, Missouri: “I received your letter, which I read over and over again. It was a sweet morsel to me.
On June 23, 1844, as Joseph sought safety across the river against the gathering fury of a determined mob, he promised Emma, “If God ever opens a door that is possible for me, I will see you again.”
For the next 17 years until Joseph was martyred in Carthage, Illinois, USA, Joseph and Emma’s lives were never separated from the ongoing Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. They led the Saints from Ohio to Missouri to Illinois.
All who are interested in the prophetic mission and influence of Joseph Smith upon America and the world are indebted to both the National Portrait Gallery and the Community of Christ for their efforts and foresight to include Joseph’s portrait in a permanent display.
12 sie 2024 · Joseph and Emma Smith spent much of their seventeen-year marriage apart, writing letters to each other while Joseph was traveling or imprisoned. This episode delves into the surviving letters of this couple.
17 mar 2021 · Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith, served as the first president of the Relief Society and one of the Book of Mormon scribes, and she curated the Church’s first hymnbook. She is called an “elect lady” in Doctrine and Covenants 25 .
