Joseph Smith did engage in the practice of using a seer stone or "glass-looking" for treasure digging before he founded The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This practice was not uncommon in the early 19th century, particularly among the rural populations of New York where Smith lived. He was hired by Josiah Stowell in 1826 to assist in a search for lost treasure through the use of this method. This part of Joseph Smith's history has been documented in various accounts of his life. In 1826, Joseph Smith was brought before a justice of the peace in New York on charges related to us
Yes, Joseph Smith was involved in treasure digging and used a "glass-looking" stone or seer stone before the founding of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This period of his life is documented through various historical sources and is supported by accounts from those who lived with or knew him at that time. Treasure digging, involving folk magic practices, was common in early 19th century rural New York, where Smith lived. Participants often believed they could use seer stones or other magical objects to locate hidden treasures purportedly buried by pirates or ancient civilizati