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Revision as of 12:58, 8 June 2017
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Succession in the Presidency of the Church
Summary: There was much contention regarding who Joseph Smith's successor was supposed to be after his death. Some claim that Joseph Smith designated his son Joseph III as his successor.
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- Question: Did Brigham promise that Joseph Smith III would eventually take over the Church?
- Question: What indications were there that Brigham Young would be Joseph Smith's successor?
1844 Succession to Joseph Smith
Jump to details:
- Who were possible successors to Joseph Smith?
- What happened on August 8, 1844?
- How do we know the Quorum of the Twelve were the divinely appointed successors?
- Which groups dissented from leadership of the Quorum of the Twelve?
- Where can I learn more about the 1844 succession?
1844 Succession to Joseph Smith
Jump to details:
- Who were possible successors to Joseph Smith?
- What happened on August 8, 1844?
- How do we know the Quorum of the Twelve were the divinely appointed successors?
- Which groups dissented from leadership of the Quorum of the Twelve?
- Where can I learn more about the 1844 succession?
To see citations to the critical sources for these claims, [[../CriticalSources|click here]]
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