Noun
religious leader who founded the Mormon Church in 1830 (1805-1844)
Source: WordNetI'm as much influenced by Joseph Smith and the Mormons as I am, more so, than by Eliot. Actually, I'm much more influenced by the poetry of the Mormons. Marguerite Young
I was ordained one of the standing High Council in Zion, under the hands of President Joseph Smith. Orson Pratt
I almost stand in awe when I think of Joseph Smith. The angel appeared to him in 1823 - he said to this simple little boy, 'Your name should be known for good and evil throughout the entire world.' Gordon B. Hinckley
I see Santa Claus and Joseph Smith and Luke Skywalker as the same person. Trey Parker
Additionally, many churches within the movement believe in a succession of modern prophets (accepted by Latter Day Saints as " prophets, seers, and revelators ") since the time of Joseph Smith. Source: Internet
A depiction of Joseph Smith dictating the Book of Mormon by peering at a seer stone in a hat. Source: Internet