John G. Turner’s new book is a nimble account that showcases the frenzied core of Smith’s soul.

(RNS) — ‘I think the evidence for Joseph’s polygamous sealings is pretty overwhelming,’ says historian John Turner, who has penned a new biography of Joseph Smith.

Such mistakes would not happen if Smith were simply reading but could if he were hearing the words, notes Brown, who also has written a full-length analysis, “ Joseph Smith’s Translation: The ...

While living in Turnbridge, Vermont, Lucy recalled, she became “acquainted with a young man by the name of Joseph Smith, to whom I was subsequently married” in 1796.

Of the seven Smith offspring, three died young and only Joseph Jr. married, producing no heirs. Sophia, her sister Harriet and brother Austin shared the family homestead, which still stands at 22 Main ...

Born on December 23, 1805, in Sharon, Vermont, to Joseph and Lucy Mack Smith, Joseph Smith Jr. grew up on a series of tenant farms in Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York. Though in his youth ...

Joseph Smith quotes on religious freedom can be found in the Joseph Smith Papers, which released its final volume on June 27.

(RNS) — Loving, devoted Mormon prophet or rage-prone abuser? Yes to both, says a new biography of Joseph F. Smith.

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Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was the first known U.S. presidential candidate to be assassinated.

Religion News Service columnist Jana Riess on the life of Joseph F. Smith, sixth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.