List of prophecies of Joseph Smith
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Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, is viewed by the movement's adherents as a prophet in the tradition of the ancient prophets recorded in the Bible. During his life, Smith made several prophecies, many documented in the Doctrine and Covenants, a book of scripture in several of the movement's denominations.
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There is much dispute surrounding the known and alleged prophecies of Smith. Some critics contend that Smith could not be a genuine prophet because they claim that some of his prophecies did not come true.[1][2][3] Latter Day Saint adherents have responded to these claims by putting forth the following six arguments[citation needed]:
- Some prophecies that critics claim have failed have actually been fulfilled;
- Some of Smith's statements have been mischaracterized as "prophecies";
- Some prophetic statements ascribed to Smith have not been verified as legitimate by either Latter Day Saint or non–Latter Day Saint historians;
- Some prophecies should be interpreted metaphorically, not literally;
- Some legitimate prophecies were conditional and did not happen because the conditions precedent to those prophesies were not satisfied; and
- Some legitimate prophecies remain unfulfilled but are expected to be fulfilled in the future.