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1844 Succession to Joseph Smith
Why was there so much contention regarding who Joseph Smith's successor was supposed to be after his death?
Questions
There was much contention regarding who Joseph Smith's successor was supposed to be after his death.
- Did Joseph Smith Jr. designate his son Joseph III as his successor?
Answer
There is indeed substantial evidence that Brigham Young was to succeed Joseph Smith as the leader of the Church.
See also: Interactive website on apostolic succession in the Church
Detailed Analysis
Questions
There was much contention regarding who Joseph Smith's successor was supposed to be after his death.
- Did Joseph Smith Jr. designate his son Joseph III as his successor?
Answer
There is indeed substantial evidence that Brigham Young was to succeed Joseph Smith as the leader of the Church.
See also: Interactive website on apostolic succession in the Church
Detailed Analysis
Template loop detected: Question: Did Brigham promise that Joseph Smith III would eventually take over the Church?
Template loop detected: Questions: What indications were there that Brigham Young would be Joseph Smith's successor?
Questions
There was much contention regarding who Joseph Smith's successor was supposed to be after his death.
- Did Joseph Smith Jr. designate his son Joseph III as his successor?
Answer
There is indeed substantial evidence that Brigham Young was to succeed Joseph Smith as the leader of the Church.
See also: Interactive website on apostolic succession in the Church
Detailed Analysis
Template loop detected: Question: Did Brigham promise that Joseph Smith III would eventually take over the Church?
Template loop detected: Questions: What indications were there that Brigham Young would be Joseph Smith's successor?
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