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- Title
THE POWER AND FORM OF GODLINESS: METHODIST CONVERSION NARRATIVES AND JOSEPH SMITH'S FIRST VISION.
- Authors
Jones, Christopher C.
- Abstract
The article discusses the religious writings of Latter Day Saint movement founder Joseph Smith and examines ways in which they, and the belief system developed within the Mormon Church, were influenced by the conversion narratives of Methodism. It chronicles the First Vision of Smith, wherein he engaged in an intense session of prayer and subsequently began his efforts to begin the LDS movement due to visions he allegedly received from God. The definition of true religion within Methodism and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is explored along with concerns from Methodism founder John Wesley regarding the staying power of the beliefs and practice of the Methodist Church.
- Subjects
SMITH, Joseph, 1805-1844 -- First Vision; WESLEY, John, 1703-1791; METHODISM; CONVERSION (Religion); CHURCH of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; VISIONS; METHODIST Church; MORMONS; HISTORY
- Publication
Journal of Mormon History, 2011, Vol 37, Issue 2, p88
- ISSN
0094-7342
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2307/23291638