The Timeline of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

By davidharbeson
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    Death of Jesus Christ

    Jesus Christ is crucified by the Romans

  • Joseph Smith's First Vision

    Joseph Smith, who is regarded as among Moses and Elijah by his followers, receives his first vision from God in a grove of trees in New York.

  • Moroni Visits Joseph Smith

    The angel Moroni informs Joseph Smith of the Book of Mormon, and views the gold plates.

  • Smith Obtains the Plates

    Joseph Smith obtained the gold plates from Moroni at the Hill Cumorah.

  • Translation Complete

    The translation of the Book of Mormon is complete. The Three Witnesses and the Eight Witnesses, people who provided testimony for the Book of Mormon, were shown the gold plates.

  • Church Organized

    The first church was organized in Fayette Township, New York

  • Site for Zion Revealed

    The site for Zion, the New Jerusalem, was revealed to Joseph Smith to be in Independence, Missouri.

  • Name of Church Established

    The name of the church was revealed to be The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

  • Joseph Smith Martyred

    Joseph Smith was martyred in Carthage Jail.