Joseph Smith's View of His Own Calling

The Prophet Joseph Smith stood in a unique position as the leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held positions of translator, prophet, seer and revelator. He was taught the responsibilities of his calling as he translated ancient scripture - the Book of Mormon and the Bible. He was further instructed concerning his calling as he received revelations contained in the Doctrine and Covenants. This study examines scriptural passages that surely influenced the Prophet's understanding of his own calling. It then illustrates Joseph Smith's view of his calling as evidenced by statements in his writings and discourses. It examines what he understood to be his duties in his position as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and head of the dispensation of the fullness of times.

Name thesis:degree_name

MA

Grantor dc:publisher

Brigham Young University - Provo

Author dc:creator

• Boyle, Tucker John

• Joseph Smith
• calling
• Joseph Smith's calling
• Joseph Smith's View of His Own Calling
• History of Christianity

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/970

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarsarchive.byu.edu:etd-1969