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Explore how the Joseph Smith papers were compiled.
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Overview
S1 E1
28m
The 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
S1 E2
27m
Historians 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
S1 E3
28m
Review the remarkable parallels between a young nation and its newest religion.
Review the remarkable parallels between a young nation and its newest religion.
Palmyra
S1 E4
27m
Palmyra 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
S1 E5
29m
Hear 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
S1 E6
29m
Study 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
S1 E7
28m
Review the remarkable relationship between Joseph and the angel Moroni.
Review the remarkable relationship between Joseph and the angel Moroni.
Harmony
S1 E8
28m
Explore 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
S1 E9
28m
Review the remarkable events surrounding the restoration of the priesthood.
Review the remarkable events surrounding the restoration of the priesthood.
The Papers People--Part 1
S1 E10
29m
Meet 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
S1 E11
28m
Survey 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
S1 E12
28m
Explore 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
S1 E13
28m
Review 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
S1 E14
28m
Examine 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
S1 E15
29m
Dean 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
S1 E16
28m
Explore the Prophet's personal journals.
Explore the Prophet's personal journals.
Oliver's Story
S1 E17
28m
Study the life of Oliver Cowdery.
Study the life of Oliver Cowdery.
They Met the Prophet
S1 E18
28m
Enjoy vibrant descriptions from those who met the Prophet.
Enjoy vibrant descriptions from those who met the Prophet.
Saving Joseph's Leg
S1 E19
29m
Learn 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
S1 E20
28m
Learn 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
S1 E21
28m
Learn 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
S1 E22
28m
Church 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
S1 E23
28m
The Prophet's claim to direct revelation was extremely radical.
The Prophet's claim to direct revelation was extremely radical.
April 6, 1830
S1 E24
29m
Learn about the events surrounding the organization of the Church.
Learn about the events surrounding the organization of the Church.
Kirtland Beginnings
S1 E25
28m
Scholars 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
S1 E26
28m
Revisit the night when Joseph was tarred and feathered.
Revisit the night when Joseph was tarred and feathered.
The Kirtland Temple: An Endowment of Power
S1 E27
28m
Examine 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
S1 E28
28m
Examine 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
S1 E29
29m
Explore 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
S1 E30
29m
Recount 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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Overview
S1 E1
28m
The 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
S1 E2
27m
Historians 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
S1 E3
28m
Review the remarkable parallels between a young nation and its newest religion.
Review the remarkable parallels between a young nation and its newest religion.
Palmyra
S1 E4
27m
Palmyra 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
S1 E5
29m
Hear 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
S1 E6
29m
Study 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
S1 E7
28m
Review the remarkable relationship between Joseph and the angel Moroni.
Review the remarkable relationship between Joseph and the angel Moroni.
Harmony
S1 E8
28m
Explore 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
S1 E9
28m
Review the remarkable events surrounding the restoration of the priesthood.
Review the remarkable events surrounding the restoration of the priesthood.
The Papers People--Part 1
S1 E10
29m
Meet 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
S1 E11
28m
Survey 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
S1 E12
28m
Explore 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
S1 E13
28m
Review 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
S1 E14
28m
Examine 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
S1 E15
29m
Dean 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
S1 E16
28m
Explore the Prophet's personal journals.
Explore the Prophet's personal journals.
Oliver's Story
S1 E17
28m
Study the life of Oliver Cowdery.
Study the life of Oliver Cowdery.
They Met the Prophet
S1 E18
28m
Enjoy vibrant descriptions from those who met the Prophet.
Enjoy vibrant descriptions from those who met the Prophet.
Saving Joseph's Leg
S1 E19
29m
Learn 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
S1 E20
28m
Learn 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
S1 E21
28m
Learn 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
S1 E22
28m
Church 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
S1 E23
28m
The Prophet's claim to direct revelation was extremely radical.
The Prophet's claim to direct revelation was extremely radical.
April 6, 1830
S1 E24
29m
Learn about the events surrounding the organization of the Church.
Learn about the events surrounding the organization of the Church.
Kirtland Beginnings
S1 E25
28m
Scholars 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
S1 E26
28m
Revisit the night when Joseph was tarred and feathered.
Revisit the night when Joseph was tarred and feathered.
The Kirtland Temple: An Endowment of Power
S1 E27
28m
Examine 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
S1 E28
28m
Examine 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
S1 E29
29m
Explore 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
S1 E30
29m
Recount 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.
Persona of a Prophet
S2 E1
29m
Scholars address some compelling questions, such as how Joseph's physical stature.
Scholars address some compelling questions, such as how Joseph's physical stature.
Impressions of a Prophet--Part 1
S2 E2
29m
Scholars recount the status of some of the many biographies and histories profiling the Prophet.
Scholars recount the status of some of the many biographies and histories profiling the Prophet.
Impressions of a Prophet--Part 2
S2 E3
29m
Examine the increased interest in the Mormon prophet from those outside the faith.
Examine the increased interest in the Mormon prophet from those outside the faith.
Joseph Smith Tour--Part 1: New England
S2 E4
29m
Scholars visit New England, where the Smiths and the Macks, Joseph's noble heritage, originated.
Scholars visit New England, where the Smiths and the Macks, Joseph's noble heritage, originated.
Joseph Smith Tour Part 2: New York and Pennsylvania
S2 E5
29m
Move through New York and Pennsylvania and through the beginnings of Mormonism.
Move through New York and Pennsylvania and through the beginnings of Mormonism.
Joseph Smith Tour--Part 3: Ohio
S2 E6
29m
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Joseph Smith Tour--Part 4: Missouri and Illinois
S2 E7
29m
Discuss the significance of the City of Zion and recount the Saints' most severe persecution.
Discuss the significance of the City of Zion and recount the Saints' most severe persecution.
Joseph Smith Tour--Part 5: Illinois
S2 E8
29m
Visit Nauvoo, Illinois, and learn of the significance of the original Nauvoo Temple.
Visit Nauvoo, Illinois, and learn of the significance of the original Nauvoo Temple.
The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 1
S2 E9
29m
Meet the two people who influenced Joseph Smith the most.
Meet the two people who influenced Joseph Smith the most.
The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 2
S2 E10
29m
Learn more about the Smith family.
Learn more about the Smith family.
The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 3
S2 E11
29m
Acknowledge the thousands of descendants of Joseph and Emma.
Acknowledge the thousands of descendants of Joseph and Emma.
Teachings of Joseph Smith--Part 1
S2 E12
29m
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Teachings of Joseph Smith--Part 2
S2 E13
29m
Learn of the monumental Teachings of the Presidents of the Church—Joseph Smith manual.
Learn of the monumental Teachings of the Presidents of the Church—Joseph Smith manual.
The Music of Early Mormonism--Part 1
S2 E14
29m
Scholars discuss the revelation directed to Emma Smith.
Scholars discuss the revelation directed to Emma Smith.
The Music of Early Mormonism--Part 2
S2 E15
29m
Examine the history of hymn books.
Examine the history of hymn books.
First Vision--Part 1
S2 E16
29m
Scholars provide perspectives on how we have come to view the First Vision.
Scholars provide perspectives on how we have come to view the First Vision.
First Vision--Part 2
S2 E17
28m
Scholars present an intimate view of the actual document wherein Joseph describes the First Vision.
Scholars present an intimate view of the actual document wherein Joseph describes the First Vision.
First Vision--Part 3
S2 E18
28m
Scholars detail the emergence of the official version of the First Vision.
Scholars detail the emergence of the official version of the First Vision.
First Vision--Part 4
S2 E19
27m
Scholars provide a panoramic view of the First Vision and address purported inconsistencies.
Scholars provide a panoramic view of the First Vision and address purported inconsistencies.
First Vision--Part 5
S2 E20
29m
Scholars discuss what Joseph learned about the physical nature of God.
Scholars discuss what Joseph learned about the physical nature of God.
Revelations and Translations--Part 1: Book of Mormon
S2 E21
28m
Scholars discuss the revelations received by the Prophet.
Scholars discuss the revelations received by the Prophet.
Revelations and Translations--Part 2: Book of Mormon
S2 E22
29m
Scholars discuss Martin Harris and the lost manuscript.
Scholars discuss Martin Harris and the lost manuscript.
Revelations and Translations--Part 3: Book of Mormon
S2 E23
26m
Scholars examine the forms and structure of language in the Book of Mormon.
Scholars examine the forms and structure of language in the Book of Mormon.
Revelations and Translations--Part 4: Doctrine and Covenants
S2 E24
26m
Learn of the origins of the Doctrine and Covenants.
Learn of the origins of the Doctrine and Covenants.
Revelations and Translations--Part 5: Coming Forth of the Doctrine and Covenants
S2 E25
26m
Scholars discuss the genealogy of the Doctrine and Covenants.
Scholars discuss the genealogy of the Doctrine and Covenants.
Pearl of Great Price
S2 E26
26m
Scholars discuss the eventful history of the Pearl of Great Price.
Scholars discuss the eventful history of the Pearl of Great Price.
Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 1
S2 E27
25m
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 2
S2 E28
26m
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 3
S2 E29
25m
Get introduced to the intricate treatment of documents containing revelations received by Joseph.
Get introduced to the intricate treatment of documents containing revelations received by Joseph.
Word of Wisdom
S2 E30
25m
Review the circumstances that led to the revelation on the Word of Wisdom.
Review the circumstances that led to the revelation on the Word of Wisdom.
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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.
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