Mormon history can be divided into three broad periods: (1) the early history during the lifetime of Joseph Smith, (2) a "pioneer era" under the leadership of Brigham Young and his successors, and …

According to Mormon belief, an Israelite named Lehi journeys with his family from the Middle East to the Americas. Lehi's descendants divide into two tribes, the Nephites and the Lamanites, named...

Dec 20, 2017 · Mormons are a religious group that embrace concepts of Christianity as well as revelations made by their founder, Joseph Smith.

Mormons have been around for a while now. Explore the beliefs, history, and cultural impact of Mormons, from their founding in the 19th century to their global presence today.

In its nearly two hundred year history, Mormonism has grown from a small Church centered in America to a large, dynamic, international body of believers from over 160 different countries, speaking …

Dec 16, 2021 · Its followers are officially known as Latter-Day Saints, although they are commonly referred to as Mormons because of their adherence to the Book of Mormon. Smith was eventually …

May 27, 2011 · Publication of the Book of Mormon brought to a close the endeavor that had occupied Joseph Smith since receiving the plates in 1827. Meanwhile, the revelations he was receiving made …

Aug 21, 2025 · The history of so broad a movement cannot be adequately condensed, but in the pages that follow is an outline of Latter-day Saint history from 1820 to contemporary times.

On April 6, 1830, at the home of Peter Whitmer in Fayette, New York, Smith organized the religion's first legal church entity, the Church of Christ, [5] which grew rapidly under Smith's leadership.

His followers, who regarded Smith as a prophet, became known as Mormons. Important differences between mainstream Christianity and Mormon doctrine quickly emerged, but it was primarily …