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3 unusual facts about Life of Joseph Smith from 1831 to 1834


Life of Joseph Smith from 1831 to 1834

The historian Fawn Brodie speculated that one of John Johnson's sons, Eli, meant to punish Joseph by having him castrated for an intimacy with his sister, Nancy Marinda Johnson, but author Bushman states that hypothesis failed.

At and around the dedication, many extraordinary events were reported: appearances by Jesus, Moses, Elijah, Elias, and numerous angels; speaking and singing, often with translations; prophesying; and other spiritual experiences.

They lived with Isaac Morley's family while a house was built for them on the Morley farm.



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