Joseph Smith Papers
Joseph Smith Papers
Faith & Inspiration TV-G 2 Seasons
Explore how the Joseph Smith papers were compiled.

Overview
OverviewSeason 1, Episode 128mThe papers provide insights from Joseph through his correspondence, journals, and discourses.
The papers provide insights from Joseph through his correspondence, journals, and discourses.
Joseph's Roots
Joseph's RootsSeason 1, Episode 227mHistorians set the stage for Joseph Smith Jr.'s early years in New Hampshire and Vermont.
Historians set the stage for Joseph Smith Jr.'s early years in New Hampshire and Vermont.
Joseph's America
Joseph's AmericaSeason 1, Episode 328mReview the remarkable parallels between a young nation and its newest religion.
Review the remarkable parallels between a young nation and its newest religion.
Palmyra
PalmyraSeason 1, Episode 427mPalmyra is where young Joseph Smith and his family found themselves scraping to buy a farm.
Palmyra is where young Joseph Smith and his family found themselves scraping to buy a farm.
First Vision Beginnings
First Vision BeginningsSeason 1, Episode 529mHear the four versions of the First Vision given by the Prophet.
Hear the four versions of the First Vision given by the Prophet.
Four Accounts
Four AccountsSeason 1, Episode 629mStudy Joseph's four accounts of the First Vision and the context that helps clarify the variations.
Study Joseph's four accounts of the First Vision and the context that helps clarify the variations.
The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon
The Coming Forth of the Book of MormonSeason 1, Episode 728mReview the remarkable relationship between Joseph and the angel Moroni.
Review the remarkable relationship between Joseph and the angel Moroni.
Harmony
HarmonySeason 1, Episode 828mExplore the ambitious efforts made to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Explore the ambitious efforts made to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Priesthood
PriesthoodSeason 1, Episode 928mReview the remarkable events surrounding the restoration of the priesthood.
Review the remarkable events surrounding the restoration of the priesthood.
The Papers People--Part 1
The Papers People--Part 1Season 1, Episode 1029mMeet five of the scholars whose work is central to compiling a documentary of Joseph Smith.
Meet five of the scholars whose work is central to compiling a documentary of Joseph Smith.
The Papers People--Part 2
The Papers People--Part 2Season 1, Episode 1128mSurvey the complete process of gathering, scrutinizing, and organizing documents for publication.
Survey the complete process of gathering, scrutinizing, and organizing documents for publication.
The Translation of the Book of Mormon
The Translation of the Book of MormonSeason 1, Episode 1228mExplore the ambitious efforts made to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Explore the ambitious efforts made to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Printing the Book of Mormon
Printing the Book of MormonSeason 1, Episode 1328mReview the time-consuming process of typesetting a 600-page book with nineteenth-century equipment.
Review the time-consuming process of typesetting a 600-page book with nineteenth-century equipment.
A Mother's Account
A Mother's AccountSeason 1, Episode 1428mExamine the origin of "The History of the Prophet Joseph Smith" by Lucy Mack Smith.
Examine the origin of "The History of the Prophet Joseph Smith" by Lucy Mack Smith.
History of a History
History of a HistorySeason 1, Episode 1529mDean Jesse discusses Joseph's anxiety over keeping the history of a work.
Dean Jesse discusses Joseph's anxiety over keeping the history of a work.
Joseph's Journals
Joseph's JournalsSeason 1, Episode 1628mExplore the Prophet's personal journals.
Explore the Prophet's personal journals.
Oliver's Story
Oliver's StorySeason 1, Episode 1728mStudy the life of Oliver Cowdery.
Study the life of Oliver Cowdery.
They Met the Prophet
They Met the ProphetSeason 1, Episode 1828mEnjoy vibrant descriptions from those who met the Prophet.
Enjoy vibrant descriptions from those who met the Prophet.
Saving Joseph's Leg
Saving Joseph's LegSeason 1, Episode 1929mLearn how Joseph lived within a few miles of the only man alive who could have saved his life.
Learn how Joseph lived within a few miles of the only man alive who could have saved his life.
Joseph's New Translation--Part 1
Joseph's New Translation--Part 1Season 1, Episode 2028mLearn the history of Joseph's new translation of the Bible.
Learn the history of Joseph's new translation of the Bible.
Joseph's New Translation--Part 2
Joseph's New Translation--Part 2Season 1, Episode 2128mLearn what Joseph did to restore the "plain and precious" meanings of the Bible.
Learn what Joseph did to restore the "plain and precious" meanings of the Bible.
The Letters of Joseph and Emma
The Letters of Joseph and EmmaSeason 1, Episode 2228mChurch history scholars review the papers that may have meant more to Joseph than any others.
Church history scholars review the papers that may have meant more to Joseph than any others.
Joseph Smith the Radical
Joseph Smith the RadicalSeason 1, Episode 2328mThe Prophet's claim to direct revelation was extremely radical.
The Prophet's claim to direct revelation was extremely radical.
April 6, 1830
April 6, 1830Season 1, Episode 2429mLearn about the events surrounding the organization of the Church.
Learn about the events surrounding the organization of the Church.
Kirtland Beginnings
Kirtland BeginningsSeason 1, Episode 2528mScholars discuss the years in Kirtland that were filled with miracles.
Scholars discuss the years in Kirtland that were filled with miracles.
Visions and Blessings, Tar and Feathers
Visions and Blessings, Tar and FeathersSeason 1, Episode 2628mRevisit the night when Joseph was tarred and feathered.
Revisit the night when Joseph was tarred and feathered.
The Kirtland Temple: An Endowment of Power
The Kirtland Temple: An Endowment of PowerSeason 1, Episode 2728mExamine the few yet remarkable days in Kirtland that culminated with the appearance of the Savior.
Examine the few yet remarkable days in Kirtland that culminated with the appearance of the Savior.
Zion
ZionSeason 1, Episode 2828mExamine the idea of Zion and the role mobs and Mormons alike played in its failure.
Examine the idea of Zion and the role mobs and Mormons alike played in its failure.
Zion's Camp
Zion's CampSeason 1, Episode 2929mExplore the ambitious efforts made to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Explore the ambitious efforts made to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Crisis in Kirtland
Crisis in KirtlandSeason 1, Episode 3029mRecount the dark days of Kirtland: financial failure, a riot in the temple, betrayal, and mutiny.
Recount the dark days of Kirtland: financial failure, a riot in the temple, betrayal, and mutiny.
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