Emma smith lds

Emma Smith is one of the most fascinating characters of the Restoration. She is remembered for her unrelenting strength and ability to overcome hardships. On the anniversary of her birth, which took place on July 10, 1804, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, here are ten interesting facts you may not have known about Emma Smith. ONE. Emma […]

In honor of the 175th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum, LDS Living is sharing a series of articles about early Church history and some of its key figures. The following article was originally published in December 2015.

Emma Hale Smith

Patriarchal Blessing of Emma Smith – Joseph Smith Jr and Emma Hale Smith Historical Society

I am pleased to have Shantel Gardner, a descendant of Emma and Joseph Smith, share today’s post for Emma Smith’s Birthday celebration. Shantel has spent years studying Emma and I’ve loved reading her insights into Emma’s life. She shares so many little tidbits about Emma that I’ve never heard before. Hope you enjoy it and…

Cover image via Brent Borup. When the Saints began to gather, they brought beans baked with molasses from New England, and corn bread from the South. English Saints with their custards had not seen either. Streams of well meaning, interested people called upon the Prophet day and night, both in Kirtland and Nauvoo. Emma kept

Emma Wanting a Blessing from Joseph before he goes to CarthageSome time shortly before Joseph was leaving for Carthage, Emma asked him for a blessing. The Prophet told her he didn’t have time just then to give her a blessing, but for her to write the best blessing she could and he would sign it […]

I have found myself thinking a lot about you—and realizing there's a lot I never knew.

“This is a salvific sisterhood, and when men and women on a general and a local level understand this, we understand the role of Emma Smith in concert with her prophet husband.”

Kathrine Nelson as Emma Smith