{"product_id":"joseph-smith-bust-handcrafted-olive-wood-sculpture-from-bethlehem","title":"Joseph Smith Bust – Handcrafted Olive Wood Sculpture from Bethlehem","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA distinguished representation of Joseph Smith and the Restoration – handcrafted from genuine olive wood in Bethlehem.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully detailed bust depicts \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Smith, the founding prophet and first President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its expressive features, period-inspired clothing, and carefully carved details, the sculpture offers a distinctive representation of one of the most important figures in Latter-day Saint history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eA SYMBOL OF FAITH \u0026amp; THE RESTORATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoseph Smith’s search for truth began with a sincere desire to know God’s will. As a young man, he was deeply influenced by a passage from the New Testament:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God.” – James 1:5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis decision to pray for guidance led to the experience Latter-day Saints know as the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Vision\u003c\/strong\u003e, marking the beginning of the Restoration. This sculpture serves as a meaningful reminder of \u003cstrong\u003efaith, prayer, revelation, and the courage to seek truth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eA DISTINCTIVE PORTRAIT BUST:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned as a classical bust, this sculpture focuses attention on Joseph Smith’s face and characteristic 19th-century appearance. The carefully carved hairstyle, formal jacket, and neckwear give the piece an elegant and dignified character, making it particularly suitable for display in a study, office, library, or home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eHANDCRAFTED IN BETHLEHEM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis sculpture is handmade in \u003cstrong\u003eBethlehem, the Holy Land\u003c\/strong\u003e, by skilled artisans using traditional olive wood craftsmanship. Each piece reflects the experience and attention to detail of craftsmen working with one of the Holy Land’s most treasured natural materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eGENUINE OLIVE WOOD:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlive wood is prized for its beautiful grain, warm natural tones, and connection to the Holy Land. Every piece of wood has its own individual patterns and markings, meaning \u003cstrong\u003eno two Joseph Smith busts are exactly alike\u003c\/strong\u003e. Natural variations in grain, tone, and appearance are part of the beauty and authenticity of every handcrafted piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eA MEANINGFUL LATTER-DAY SAINT GIFT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining an important figure in Latter-day Saint history with traditional craftsmanship from Bethlehem, this Joseph Smith bust makes a meaningful gift for \u003cstrong\u003eLatter-day Saint families, missionaries, returned missionaries, Church history enthusiasts, and anyone with a special appreciation for the Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts elegant portrait design makes it a distinctive addition to a home, office, study, bookshelf, or collection and a lasting reminder of \u003cstrong\u003efaith, prayer, and the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJoseph Smith portrait bust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by Latter-day Saint history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade from genuine olive wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted in Bethlehem, the Holy Land\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed 19th-century portrait design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful natural olive wood grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEach sculpture is individually unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMeaningful gift for Latter-day Saints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for the home, office, study, library, or collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFigure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joseph Smith – Portrait Bust\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine olive wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 25 × 16 × 12 cm \/ 9.85 × 6.3 × 4.7 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bethlehem, Holy Land\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade – natural variations in grain, tone, and appearance make every piece unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA meaningful connection between Latter-day Saint history and the Holy Land – beautifully handcrafted from genuine Bethlehem olive wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kassis Geschenkartikel GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64209143857529,"sku":"Q00036","price":885.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/2010\/0914\/files\/1_eb8b10d8-b3a2-48da-9ab1-e35c2ce8a08f.jpg?v=1786394192","url":"https:\/\/kassis-shop.com\/products\/joseph-smith-bust-handcrafted-olive-wood-sculpture-from-bethlehem","provider":"Kassis Geschenkartikel GmbH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}