The Truth About Joseph Smith "I have more to boast about than ever any man had. I am the only man that has ever been able to keep a whole church together since the days of Adam. A large majority of the whole have stood by me. Neither Paul, John, Peter, nor Jesus ever did it. I boast that no man ever did such a work as I." - Joseph Smith, History of the Church, vol. 6, p. 408-409 (1844)

Is the official LDS position that Joseph Smith was a prophet and martyr historically accurate? Investigate some other perspectives and decide for yourself. Translation or Divination? An objective look at the so called "translation" of the Book of Mormon through the eyes of Josoph's own witnesses. Joseph Smith's Death A look at the martyrdom of Joseph Smith. Mormon Origins A look at the life and selected writings of Joseph Smith. What do you think of Joseph Smith? 100 Evangelical Christians Interviewed. This site isn't the greatest for factual evidence, but it is interesting what Evangelical Christians think of this historic indivual. Joseph Smith Jr. This site is compiled by a woman who calls herself a victom of Mormonism. Joseph Smith's life This site's owner claims "In LDS Sunday School many Mormons will only hear a sanitized version of Joseph Smith's history." ... this site is not LDS Sunday School. Joseph Smith as a prophet A look at the prophesies of Joesph Smith....that were not fulfilled.

"If a faith will not bear to be investigated; if its preachers and professors are afraid to have it examined, their foundation must be very weak." - George A. Smith, Journal of Discourses, vol. 14, p. 216 (1871)