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History of LDS Church

Find information about the history of the LDS Church also known as Mormon history.
What is a Prophet?
What is a prophet and why do we need one? Learn the purpose for God's chosen servants, what prophets teach and testify of, and the reality of living prophets.
Organization of the LDS Church
The organizational structure of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the LDS Church) is the same as that which the Lord Jesus Christ organized during His life on earth. It's the same because Christ restored his church in these latter-days and has called living prophets and apostles. Other LDS Church leaders, auxiliaries, and its structure of communication are also explained in this article.
LDS Church Presidents
Learn about the Latter-day Prophets (called LDS Church Presidents) and apostles. Jesus Christ has called living prophets to lead His church in our day, just as He did while on the earth.
Joseph Smith
Who was Joseph Smith? Why was he confused about religion? Learn how Joseph Smith sought truth by praying to God, how he had a vision and received an answer, and was later called as a prophet and eventually martyred for God.
Who Was Brigham Young?
Learn about Brigham Young and his remarkable role in the early history of the Church, including the pioneer's great exodus West, in this profile about Brigham Young.
Who Were the Mormon Pioneers?
The Mormon Pioneers are a huge part of the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but who were the Mormon Pioneers? Find out how the Mormon pioneers were persecuted for their beliefs.

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