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The Joseph Smith Papers

2009•TV-PG•Documentary

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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First Air DateFeb 2, 2009

StatusEnded

LanguageEN

First Air DateFeb 2, 2009

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Episodes

Episode 1 - Overview

Overview

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.

Feb 2, 2009

Joseph's Roots

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

Feb 2, 2009

Joseph's America

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

Mar 9, 2009

Palmyra

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

Mar 9, 2009

First Vision Beginnings

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

Mar 16, 2009

Four Accounts

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

Mar 16, 2009

The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon

Review the remarkable relationship between Joseph and the angel Moroni.

Mar 23, 2009

Harmony

Harmony is a story of miracles that would become the foundation for the restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ in the latter-days.

Mar 23, 2009

Priesthood

Review the remarkable events surrounding the restoration of the priesthood and pinpoint the appearance of the three ancient apostles.

Mar 30, 2009

The Papers People--Part 1

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

Mar 30, 2009

The Papers People--Part 2

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

May 11, 2009

The Translation of the Book of Mormon

Explore portions of the original manuscripts of the Book of Mormon and study the remarkable principles and questions that continue to surface.

May 11, 2009

Printing the Book of Mormon

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

May 18, 2009

A Mother's Account

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

May 18, 2009

History of a History

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

May 25, 2009

Joseph's Journals

Explore the Prophet's personal journals to learn of his shortcomings, interpersonal conflicts, and challenges in leading the Saints into the future.

May 25, 2009

Oliver's Story

Study the life of Oliver Cowdery and witness his participation in the events of the Restoration, his apostasy, and his powerful closing testimony.

Jun 1, 2009

They Met the Prophet

Enjoy vibrant descriptions from those who met the Prophet. Whether one believed him or not, meeting Joseph Smith always left a deep impression.

Jun 1, 2009

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 life.

Jun 8, 2009

Joseph's New Translation--Part 1

Learn the history of Joseph's new translation of the Bible. Despite its significance, the manuscript was lost to the Church for over a century.

Jun 8, 2009

Joseph's New Translation--Part 2

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

Jun 15, 2009

The Letters of Joseph and Emma

Church history scholars review the papers that may have meant more to Joseph than any others: the letters between the Prophet and his wife.

Jun 15, 2009

Joseph Smith the Radical

The Prophet's claim to direct revelation was extremely radical. Nevertheless, the revelation he received restored doctrine and structured the Church.

Jun 22, 2009

April 6, 1830

Learn about the events surrounding the organization of the Church, including why six men were to become the founding fathers of Mormonism.

Jun 22, 2009

Kirtland Beginnings

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

Jun 29, 2009

Visions and Blessings, Tar and Feathers

Revisit the night when Joseph was tarred and feathered. Then, explore the difficulties and joys the Saints faced in their efforts to build a temple.

Jun 29, 2009

The Kirtland Temple: An Endowment of Power

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

Jul 6, 2009

Zion

Examine the idea of Zion and the role mobs and Mormons alike played in its failure. It was the greatest city that never came to be.

Jul 6, 2009

Zion's Camp

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

Jul 13, 2009

Crisis in Kirtland

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

Jul 13, 2009

Joseph Smith and the Law--Part 1

Hundreds of newly discovered legal documents paint a new impression of the litigious environment surrounding the Mormon leader.

Jul 20, 2009

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 to the case of the Kirtland Safety Society.

Jul 20, 2009

The Mormon War

Historians recount the pivotal days that would eventually lead to expulsion from Missouri, captivity at Liberty, and a trek out West

Jul 27, 2009

Liberty Jail

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

Jul 27, 2009

Suffering and Salvationa

With an extermination order in effect, thousands of destitute Saints huddled together in desperate circumstances in Missouri. The exodus begins.

Aug 3, 2009

The Mission of the Twelve to England

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

Aug 3, 2009

Land, Joseph and "Justice" in Missouri

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

Aug 10, 2009

Nauvoo Beginnings

Historians document the beginnings of Nauvoo, the beautiful city, and the implications from Joseph that it wouldn't last for long.

Aug 10, 2009

"I Can Do Nothing for You"

Recount the meeting of the Prophet and the president in 1839, and learn Smith's candid assessment of the people and power of the nation's capital.

Aug 17, 2009

Joseph Smith's Sermons

Discuss how the Saints viewed the difference between Joseph's preaching and the revelations he received from God.

Aug 17, 2009

Jewel on the Mississippi

Review the remarkable design, organization of labor, and confluence of expertise that created the most notable structure along the Mississippi River.

Aug 24, 2009

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 one man who could translate the Abrahamic text.

Aug 24, 2009

Doctrines of Salvation

Examine a period of time in the early Church as Joseph introduces the doctrines that made the construction of a temple extremely urgent.

Aug 31, 2009

Joseph and the Relief Society

Scholars examine the first meetings of the Relief Society, including the admonition that the organization become a vital source in the church.

Aug 31, 2009

Living by the Law

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

Sep 7, 2009

Going International

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

Sep 7, 2009

Gathering Clouds

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

Sep 14, 2009

Joseph Smith for President

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

Sep 14, 2009

Martyrdom

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

Sep 28, 2009

Lamentation and Leadership

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

Sep 28, 2009

Who Will Lead? Who Will Follow?

Discuss the contention that arose over who would succeed Joseph Smith.

Oct 5, 2009

A Television Foreword

Join scholars for an introduction to the scope and intention of the Papers project.

Apr 4, 2009

Actors

Glenn Rawson

Host

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