Joseph Smith/Occultism and magic

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Joseph Smith, Jr.
RESOURCES
Martyrdom Healings and miracles Priesthood restore date Alleged false prophecies
Legal trials 1826 trial Kirtland Safety Society Nauvoo city charter Nauvoo Expositor The Council of Fifty The Hurlbut affidavits Politics
"Amusing recitals"/Tall Tales? Occultism and magic Jupiter talisman Masonic distress cry Treasure seeking Seer stones
As Holy Ghost? Personal failings Boastful about the Church? Role in LDS belief
PERSPECTIVES
Joseph Smith’s Visions: His Style and his Record
MEDIA
OTHER PORTALS
First Vision Book of Mormon Plural marriage Temples

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Further reading

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• FairMormon Topical Guide: Joseph Smith FairMormon link
  

1. FairMormon Topical Guide: Character FairMormon link
   
2. FairMormon Topical Guide: Family and Background FairMormon link
   
3. FairMormon Topical Guide: Jupiter Talisman FairMormon link
   
4. FairMormon Topical Guide: Treasure digging FairMormon link
   

• FairMormon Topical Guide: Magic and occult FairMormon link
  
• FairMormon Topical Guide: Seer stones FairMormon link