&quot;<b>The Book of Mormon</b>&quot; is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement,&nbsp;the fourth-largest religious body in the United States. According to Mormon belief, &quot;The Book of Mormon&quot; was inscribed on golden plates by ancient prophets.<br />&nbsp;It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith.<br /><br /><b>Joseph Smith Jr.</b> (December 23, 1805 &ndash; June 27, 1844) was an American religious leader and founder of Mormonism and the Latter Day Saint movement.