Joseph's Early Years
What year was Joseph Smith born?
1805
What were the prominent religions in Joseph's area during this time period?
Methodist, Presbyterian, and Baptist
What year did the First Vision occur?
1820
What was Oliver Cowdery's role in the translation of the plates?
He was Joseph's scribe
Who did Joseph Smith marry? (Looking for first and maiden name)
Emma Hale
What day was Joseph Smith born?
December 23rd
Which religion did Joseph identify with prior to his vision?
The Methodist church
What scripture inspired Joseph to turn to the Lord?
James 1:5 - "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
Why were Joseph and Emma Smith forced to move after Joseph received the plates?
Persecution became intolerable
What age did Joseph Smith die?
39
How many people were in Joseph Smith's immediate family (including himself)?
11
Which religion did most of Joseph's family convert to?
The Presbyterian faith
What word did Joseph use to describe the light he saw in his vision?
Pillar
Who appeared unto Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, and what keys did he give to them?
John the Baptist, the Aaronic Priesthood
What state did Joseph encourage the Saints to move to during bad times in Kirkland?
Missouri
What was Joseph's mother's maiden name?
Mack
What age was Joseph when he became concerned about his sins and turned to the scriptures?
12
Who first visited Joseph after the First Vision?
Moroni
On average, how many pages did Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery translate per day?
12
How many children did Joseph and Emma have? How many were adopted?
11 kids total, 2 adopted
Where did Joseph's family move when he was 10 years old?
Manchester, New York
How long after the Smith family move did the town become excited by the topic of religion?
2 years
Who first denied Joseph's account of the First Vision?
The Methodist preacher
What day did Joseph receive the plates, Urim and Thimmim, and breastplate?
September 22, 1827
What was Joseph's favorite hymn?
A. A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief
B. Praise to the Man
C. Come, Come Ye Saints
A. A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief