What were Joseph Smith's major accomplishments?

Let me include only those achievements that are factually indisputable: At the age of 23, Joseph Smith dictated the entire 260,000+ words (531 pages) of The Book of Mormon to scribes in 65 days, creating a narrative work of incredible complexity, consistency, depth, character, and originality. read more

At the age of 23, Joseph Smith dictated the entire 260,000+ words (531 pages) of The Book of Mormon to scribes in 65 days, creating a narrative work of incredible complexity, consistency, depth, character, and originality. read more

But Joseph Smith didn't preach a single sermon before the organization of the LDS Church in 1830. Yet Joseph was not a bookish young man. So the Book of Mormon ("BoM") was a perplexing accomplishment. read more

1832 - March 29: Adopted son (Joseph Murdock) dies from exposure suffered during the mob action of March 24. 1832 - November 6: Son Joseph Smith, III, born. 1833 - January 22-23: Organizes the School of the Prophets in Kirtland, Ohio. read more