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The Joseph Smith Papers

The Joseph Smith Papers

2009 TV-PG ★ 0.0 1 Seasons Documentary

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Overview

This intriguing documentary explores the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, edit, and present the papers of, by, and directly related to the Latter-day Saint Prophet Joseph Smith.

Episodes

Seasons 1

Seasons 1

Overview

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E01 2009-02-02

Overview

The papers include the earliest of the foundational documents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latt...

Joseph's Roots

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E02 2009-02-02

Joseph's Roots

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

Joseph's America

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E03 2009-03-09

Joseph's America

Review the remarkable parallels between a young nation and its newest religion as they each struggl...

Palmyra

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E04 2009-03-09

Palmyra

Palmyra is where young Joseph Smith and his family found themselves scraping to buy a farm, buildin...

First Vision Beginnings

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E05 2009-03-16

First Vision Beginnings

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

Four Accounts

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E06 2009-03-16

Four Accounts

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 Joseph Smith Papers

S01E07 2009-03-23

The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon

Review the remarkable relationship between Joseph and the angel Moroni.

Harmony

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E08 2009-03-23

Harmony

Harmony is a story of miracles that would become the foundation for the restoration of the Church o...

Priesthood

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E09 2009-03-30

Priesthood

Review the remarkable events surrounding the restoration of the priesthood and pinpoint the appeara...

The Papers People--Part 1

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E10 2009-03-30

The Papers People--Part 1

Meet five of the scholars whose work is central to compiling a complete and accurate documentary of...

The Papers People--Part 2

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E11 2009-05-11

The Papers People--Part 2

Survey the complete process of gathering, scrutinizing, and organizing documents for publication.

The Translation of the Book of Mormon

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E12 2009-05-11

The Translation of the Book of Mormon

Explore portions of the original manuscripts of the Book of Mormon and study the remarkable princip...

Printing the Book of Mormon

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E13 2009-05-18

Printing the Book of Mormon

Review the time-consuming process of typesetting a 600-page book with nineteenth-century equipment.

A Mother's Account

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E14 2009-05-18

A Mother's Account

Examine the origin, motivation, and accuracy of "The History of the Prophet Joseph Smith" by Lucy M...

History of a History

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E15 2009-05-25

History of a History

Dean Jesse discusses Joseph's anxiety over keeping the history of a work that would change human ev...

Joseph's Journals

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E16 2009-05-25

Joseph's Journals

Explore the Prophet's personal journals to learn of his shortcomings, interpersonal conflicts, and...

Oliver's Story

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E17 2009-06-01

Oliver's Story

Study the life of Oliver Cowdery and witness his participation in the events of the Restoration, hi...

They Met the Prophet

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E18 2009-06-01

They Met the Prophet

Enjoy vibrant descriptions from those who met the Prophet. Whether one believed him or not, meeting...

Saving Joseph's Leg

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E19 2009-06-08

Saving Joseph's Leg

Learn how Joseph and his family lived within a few miles of the only man alive who could have saved...

Joseph's New Translation--Part 1

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E20 2009-06-08

Joseph's New Translation--Part 1

Learn the history of Joseph's new translation of the Bible. Despite its significance, the manuscrip...

Joseph's New Translation--Part 2

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E21 2009-06-15

Joseph's New Translation--Part 2

Observe in detail the changes that Joseph made to restore the "plain and precious" meanings of the...

The Letters of Joseph and Emma

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E22 2009-06-15

The Letters of Joseph and Emma

Church history scholars review the papers that may have meant more to Joseph than any others: the l...

Joseph Smith the Radical

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E23 2009-06-22

Joseph Smith the Radical

The Prophet's claim to direct revelation was extremely radical. Nevertheless, the revelation he rec...

April 6, 1830

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E24 2009-06-22

April 6, 1830

Learn about the events surrounding the organization of the Church, including why six men were to be...

Kirtland Beginnings

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E25 2009-06-29

Kirtland Beginnings

Scholars discuss the years in Kirtland that were filled with miracles, divine revelation, and instr...

Visions and Blessings, Tar and Feathers

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E26 2009-06-29

Visions and Blessings, Tar and Feathers

Revisit the night when Joseph was tarred and feathered. Then, explore the difficulties and joys the...

The Kirtland Temple: An Endowment of Power

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E27 2009-07-06

The Kirtland Temple: An Endowment of Power

Examine the few yet remarkable days in Kirtland that culminated with the appearance of the Savior.

Zion

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E28 2009-07-06

Zion

Examine the idea of Zion and the role mobs and Mormons alike played in its failure. It was the grea...

Zion's Camp

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E29 2009-07-13

Zion's Camp

Travel through four states with 200 men to learn that the mission of Zion's Camp was more about the...

Crisis in Kirtland

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E30 2009-07-13

Crisis in Kirtland

Recount the dark days of Kirtland: financial failure, a riot in the temple, betrayal, and mutiny.

Joseph Smith and the Law--Part 1

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E31 2009-07-20

Joseph Smith and the Law--Part 1

Hundreds of newly discovered legal documents paint a new impression of the litigious environment su...

Joseph Smith and the Law--Part 2

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E32 2009-07-20

Joseph Smith and the Law--Part 2

Study the lawsuits Joseph faced throughout his life from his first encounter with the law at age 13...

The Mormon War

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E33 2009-07-27

The Mormon War

Historians recount the pivotal days that would eventually lead to expulsion from Missouri, captivit...

Liberty Jail

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E34 2009-07-27

Liberty Jail

For Joseph Smith, Liberty Jail provided an experience that would be described as the most important...

Suffering and Salvationa

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E35 2009-08-03

Suffering and Salvationa

With an extermination order in effect, thousands of destitute Saints huddled together in desperate...

The Mission of the Twelve to England

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E36 2009-08-03

The Mission of the Twelve to England

Detail the experience that transformed a group of faithful young men into a quorum who had great in...

Land, Joseph and "Justice" in Missouri

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E37 2009-08-10

Land, Joseph and "Justice" in Missouri

Historians show how "the law" in Missouri held Joseph hostage to "legally" rid itself of Mormons.

Nauvoo Beginnings

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E38 2009-08-10

Nauvoo Beginnings

Historians document the beginnings of Nauvoo, the beautiful city, and the implications from Joseph...

"I Can Do Nothing for You"

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E39 2009-08-17

"I Can Do Nothing for You"

Recount the meeting of the Prophet and the president in 1839, and learn Smith's candid assessment o...

Joseph Smith's Sermons

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E40 2009-08-17

Joseph Smith's Sermons

Discuss how the Saints viewed the difference between Joseph's preaching and the revelations he rece...

Jewel on the Mississippi

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E41 2009-08-24

Jewel on the Mississippi

Review the remarkable design, organization of labor, and confluence of expertise that created the m...

A Pearl of Great Price

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E42 2009-08-24

A Pearl of Great Price

Recount the story of how a remarkable find in Egypt ended up half a world away in the hands of the...

Doctrines of Salvation

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E43 2009-08-31

Doctrines of Salvation

Examine a period of time in the early Church as Joseph introduces the doctrines that made the const...

Joseph and the Relief Society

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E44 2009-08-31

Joseph and the Relief Society

Scholars examine the first meetings of the Relief Society, including the admonition that the organi...

Living by the Law

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E45 2009-09-07

Living by the Law

Legal scholars document the legal wrangling that kept the Prophet on the defense during the Nauvoo...

Going International

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E46 2009-09-07

Going International

Explore the early foreign missions of the Church in Canada, the British Isles, Palestine, and the P...

Gathering Clouds

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E47 2009-09-14

Gathering Clouds

Join scholars to discuss the fear and frustration of non-Mormons when Latter-day Saints became a po...

Joseph Smith for President

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E48 2009-09-14

Joseph Smith for President

Follow the Prophet's very unique entry into national politics including his opinions on the role of...

Martyrdom

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E49 2009-09-28

Martyrdom

Learn about the events leading to the deaths of Joseph and Hyrum Smith.

Lamentation and Leadership

The Joseph Smith Papers

S01E50 2009-09-28

Lamentation and Leadership

Scholars discuss the extraordinary events that led to consolidation of the Church's new leadership.

Cast

Glenn Rawson

Glenn Rawson

Host

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