The Joseph Smith Papers

The Joseph Smith Papers Project illuminates the Prophet Joseph and the Restoration. Larry H. Miller and KJZZ Television partnered with the Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a variety of prominent scholars to discuss the project, the documents, and the life and work of Joseph Smith.

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   E1. Overview

   Feb 2, 2009

   The papers include the earliest of the foundational documents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The papers also provide insights from Joseph through his correspondence, journals, discourses, and business dealings.

2. E2. Joseph's Roots

   Feb 2, 2009

   Historians set the stage for Joseph Smith Jr.'s early years in New Hampshire and Vermont.

3. E3. Joseph's America

   Mar 9, 2009

   Review the remarkable parallels between a young nation and its newest religion as they each struggled to develop their identity and destiny.

4. E4. Palmyra

   Mar 9, 2009

   Palmyra is where young Joseph Smith and his family found themselves scraping to buy a farm, building a home, and then losing it all.

5. E5. First Vision Beginnings

   Mar 16, 2009

   Hear the four versions of the First Vision given by the Prophet.

6. E6. Four Accounts

   Mar 16, 2009

   Study Joseph's four accounts of the First Vision and the context that helps clarify the variations.

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