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

Start Watching Now View All

Overview
OverviewS1 E128mThe 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 RootsS1 E227mHistorians 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 AmericaS1 E328mReview the remarkable parallels between a young nation and its newest religion.
Review the remarkable parallels between a young nation and its newest religion.
Palmyra
PalmyraS1 E427mPalmyra 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 BeginningsS1 E529mHear 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 AccountsS1 E629mStudy 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 MormonS1 E728mReview the remarkable relationship between Joseph and the angel Moroni.
Review the remarkable relationship between Joseph and the angel Moroni.
Harmony
HarmonyS1 E828mExplore 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
PriesthoodS1 E928mReview 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 1S1 E1029mMeet 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 2S1 E1128mSurvey 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 MormonS1 E1228mExplore 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 MormonS1 E1328mReview 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 AccountS1 E1428mExamine 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 HistoryS1 E1529mDean 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 JournalsS1 E1628mExplore the Prophet's personal journals.
Explore the Prophet's personal journals.
Oliver's Story
Oliver's StoryS1 E1728mStudy the life of Oliver Cowdery.
Study the life of Oliver Cowdery.
They Met the Prophet
They Met the ProphetS1 E1828mEnjoy vibrant descriptions from those who met the Prophet.
Enjoy vibrant descriptions from those who met the Prophet.
Saving Joseph's Leg
Saving Joseph's LegS1 E1929mLearn 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 1S1 E2028mLearn 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 2S1 E2128mLearn 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 EmmaS1 E2228mChurch 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 RadicalS1 E2328mThe Prophet's claim to direct revelation was extremely radical.
The Prophet's claim to direct revelation was extremely radical.
April 6, 1830
April 6, 1830S1 E2429mLearn about the events surrounding the organization of the Church.
Learn about the events surrounding the organization of the Church.
Kirtland Beginnings
Kirtland BeginningsS1 E2528mScholars 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 FeathersS1 E2628mRevisit 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 PowerS1 E2728mExamine 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
ZionS1 E2828mExamine 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 CampS1 E2929mExplore 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 KirtlandS1 E3029mRecount 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.
homeshowslivemy byutv

Privacy Notice