USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Smith briefly investigated Methodism, but he was generally disillusioned with the churches of his day. Around 1820 Smith is said to have experienced a theophany, now known as his First Vision among adherents.

Detailed explanation-2: -Methodism, also called the Methodist movement, is a group of historically related denominations of Protestant Christianity whose origins, doctrine and practice derive from the life and teachings of John Wesley. George Whitefield and John’s brother Charles Wesley were also significant early leaders in the movement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Joseph Smith is perhaps best known for his translation of the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Church members believe that Joseph was led to a hill near Palmyra, New York, where he received an ancient record from an angel known as Moroni.

Detailed explanation-4: -Methodists stand within the Protestant tradition of the worldwide Christian Church. Their core beliefs reflect orthodox Christianity. Methodist teaching is sometimes summed up in four particular ideas known as the four alls. Methodist churches vary in their style of worship during services.