An ancient record reveals lost civilizations, prophets, and divine encounters, preserved for a future generation to uncover truth, faith, and the hand of God in history.
Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket
Buried for centuries, an ancient record holds the rise and fall of lost civilizations, their struggles, triumphs, and divine encounters waiting to be uncovered. Prophets from a distant past speak across time, chronicling epic journeys, fierce battles, and miraculous visitations that shape the destiny of their people. Through moments of faith and betrayal, they preserve a sacred message meant for a future generation. When the record is finally revealed, it challenges the world to seek truth, offering a testament of hope, redemption, and the hand of God in human history.
Emerging in 19th-century America, The Book of Mormon sparked religious movements, inspired debate, and shaped the identity of millions worldwide. Presented as an ancient record of prophets in the Americas, it offers a unique perspective on faith, divine guidance, and civilization's rise and fall. Its publication fueled intense curiosity, criticism, and devotion, influencing theology, literature, and historical discourse. Whether viewed as scripture or cultural phenomenon, its impact on religious history remains undeniable.
Joseph Smith Jr. was born on December 23, 1805, in Sharon, Vermont, to Joseph and Lucy Mack Smith. Growing up in a family of eleven children, he worked on the family farm in Vermont and later in western New York. In 1820, at the age of fourteen, he reported experiencing a vision of God the Father and Jesus Christ, which he described as the First Vision. In 1823, Smith claimed that an angel named Moroni directed him to buried golden plates inscribed with a religious history of ancient American civilizations. He said he translated these plates into English, publishing the Book of Mormon in 1830. That same year, he founded the Church of Christ, later known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, attracting a growing number of followers. Facing persecution, Smith led his followers to establish communities in Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois. In 1839, they founded the city of Nauvoo, Illinois, where Smith served as both a spiritual and political leader. His life was cut short on June 27, 1844, when he and his brother Hyrum were killed by a mob while imprisoned in Carthage, Illinois, marking a pivotal moment in the history of the Latter-day Saint movement.
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