1500: James Strang - The King of Beaver Island with John Larsen

James Jesse Strang (March 21, 1813 – July 9, 1856) was an American religious leader, politician and self-proclaimed monarch. In 1844 he claimed to have been appointed to be the successor of Joseph Smith as leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite),[a] a faction of the Latter Day Saint movement. Strang testified that he had possession of a letter from Smith naming him as his successor, and furthermore reported that he had been ordained to the prophetic office by an angel. His organization is claimed by his followers to be the sole legitimate continuation of the Church of Christ founded by Joseph Smith fourteen years before. (Source: Wikipedia) Show notes: Mormon Expression with John Larsen "Worst Regional Conference Ever," with John Larsen on Mormon Stories King of Beaver Island: The Life and Assassination of James Jesse Strang by Roger Van Noord Joseph Smith's "Letter of Appointment" to James Strang Images of the Voree Plates The Book of the Law of the Lord, Strang's translation of the Vorhee Plates The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power by D. Michael Quinn The Manipulated Mind: Brainwashing, Conditioning, and Indoctrination by Denise Winn By the Hand of Mormon: The American Scripture that Launched a New World Religion by Terryl L. Givens Recovering Agency: Lifting the Veil of Mormon Mind Control by Luna Lindsey Corbden Mormon Stories' interview with Luna Lindsey Corbden ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content coming! Click here to donate monthly: $10 $25 $50 ————— MSP on Spotify MSP on Apple Podcasts MSP Blog Instagram Patreon TikTok Discord   Contact Us! *[email protected] *PO Box 171085 Salt Lake City, UT 84117