
The Joseph Smith Papers
Season 2
201242 episodes
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Episodes
- E1
Persona of a Prophet
2012-04-01
Scholars address some compelling questions, such as how Joseph's physical stature.
- E2
Impressions of a Prophet--Part 1
2010-06-27
Scholars recount the status of some of the many biographies and histories profiling the Prophet.
- E3
Impressions of a Prophet--Part 2
2012-04-15
Examine the increased interest in the Mormon prophet from those outside the faith.
- E4
Joseph Smith Tour--Part 1: New England
2012-04-22
Scholars visit New England, where the Smiths and the Macks, Joseph's noble heritage, originated.
- E5
Joseph Smith Tour Part 2: New York and Pennsylvania
2010-07-03
Move through New York and Pennsylvania and through the beginnings of Mormonism.
- E6
Joseph Smith Tour--Part 3: Ohio
2010-07-03
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
- E7
Joseph Smith Tour--Part 4: Missouri and Illinois
2010-07-04
Discuss the significance of the City of Zion and recount the Saints' most severe persecution.
- E8
Joseph Smith Tour--Part 5: Illinois
2010-07-04
Visit Nauvoo, Illinois, and learn of the significance of the original Nauvoo Temple.
- E9
The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 1
2010-07-11
Meet the two people who influenced Joseph Smith the most.
- E10
The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 2
2010-07-11
Learn more about the Smith family.
- E11
The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 3
2010-07-18
Acknowledge the thousands of descendants of Joseph and Emma.
- E12
Teachings of Joseph Smith--Part 1
2010-07-24
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
- E13
Teachings of Joseph Smith--Part 2
2010-07-25
Learn of the monumental Teachings of the Presidents of the Church—Joseph Smith manual.
- E14
The Music of Early Mormonism--Part 1
2010-08-15
Scholars discuss the revelation directed to Emma Smith.
- E15
The Music of Early Mormonism--Part 2
2010-08-15
Examine the history of hymn books.
- E16
First Vision--Part 1
2010-08-22
Scholars provide perspectives on how we have come to view the First Vision.
- E17
First Vision--Part 2
2010-08-22
Scholars present an intimate view of the actual document wherein Joseph describes the First Vision.
- E18
First Vision--Part 3
2010-08-29
Scholars detail the emergence of the official version of the First Vision.
- E19
First Vision--Part 4
2010-08-29
Scholars provide a panoramic view of the First Vision and address purported inconsistencies.
- E20
First Vision--Part 5
2010-10-09
Scholars discuss what Joseph learned about the physical nature of God.
- E21
Revelations and Translations--Part 1: Book of Mormon
2010-10-10
Scholars discuss the revelations received by the Prophet.
- E22
Revelations and Translations--Part 2: Book of Mormon
2010-10-10
Scholars discuss Martin Harris and the lost manuscript.
- E23
Revelations and Translations--Part 3: Book of Mormon
2010-10-17
Scholars examine the forms and structure of language in the Book of Mormon.
- E24
Revelations and Translations--Part 4: Doctrine and Covenants
2010-10-17
Learn of the origins of the Doctrine and Covenants.
- E25
Revelations and Translations--Part 5: Coming Forth of the Doctrine and Covenants
2010-10-24
Scholars discuss the genealogy of the Doctrine and Covenants.
- E26
Pearl of Great Price
2010-10-24
Scholars discuss the eventful history of the Pearl of Great Price.
- E27
Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 1
2010-11-07
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
- E28
Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 2
2010-11-07
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
- E29
Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 3
2010-11-07
Get introduced to the intricate treatment of documents containing revelations received by Joseph.
- E30
Word of Wisdom
2010-11-20
Review the circumstances that led to the revelation on the Word of Wisdom.
- E31
Joseph Smith, the Statesman
2010-11-20
Examine the Prophet's loyalty to the Constitution.
- E32
Doctrine and Covenants 76
2010-11-21
Revisit the setting and circumstances of the revelation on the afterlife in Doctrine and Covenants.
- E33
Liberty Jail Letters
2010-11-21
Dissect the letters dictated by Joseph Smith while in Liberty Jail.
- E34
The Pure Religion of Joseph Smith
2010-11-28
Peer into the heart of the Prophet to examine his Christian beliefs.
- E35
Early Members--Part 1: Hyrum Smith
2010-11-28
Recall the influential role Hyrum played in the Restoration.
- E36
Early Members--Part 2: The Pratt Brothers, Parley and Orson
2010-12-05
Meet Parley and Orson Pratt.
- E37
Early Members--Part 3: William Clayton and the Knight Family
2010-12-05
Review the lives of several prominent Latter-day Saints.
- E38
Early Members, Part 4: Martin Harris and the John
2010-12-12
Review the lives of several prominent Latter-day Saints.
- E39
Early Members--Part 5: Eliza & Lorenzo Snow
2010-12-12
Meet the Snows, whose deep imprints on the Church are still felt today.
- E40
Part 1, Question and Answer Forum, Conference Cent
2011-07-03
Join a panel of Latter-day Saint scholars as they answer questions posed by students.
- E41
Part 2, Question and Answer Forum
2011-07-03
Scholars from the project answer questions on skepticism, law and justice, and more.
- E42
Season Finale
2011-07-03
Get an overview of the whole project.
