Recalled joseph s wife emma, no man could have dictated the writing of the manuscripts unless he was inspired. Four years later he translated them into english to produce the book of mormon. This record was abridged by moroni, who inserted comments and placed the record with the general history under the title of book of ether. The testimony says that in 1823 moroni who died in the 5 th century and was resurrected told joseph smith where to find engraved gold plates. Lucy wrote that although cowdery had questioned joseph sr.
Most latter day saints assume their authenticity as a matter of faith. Also where did he find it he said an angel gave it to him, but doesnt that sound crazy. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates also called the gold plates or in some 19thcentury literature, the golden bible are the source from which joseph smith said he translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith. These witnesses written testimonies follow the book of mormons introduction. Suddenly, the kinderhook plates did not support joseph smith or the book of mormon, but instead raised serious questions about joseph s prophetic claims to be able to translate ancient languages. Plates of gold is a mustsee for latterday saints or anyone who has heard the name of joseph smith. Some contemporaries of smith s suggested that the plates weighed 60 pounds while others alleged they were 30 pounds 2. The gold plates were taken from joseph smith for a time when martin harris, who was working as scribe, lost the first 116 pages of. But his calling is not without turmoil and sacrifice for both joseph and his young bride, emma. Soon after he got the plates, rumors of their existence spread throughout the area.
Joseph smith claimed he translated the book of mormon from anciently engraved gold plates, which he took from a stone box in the side of a hill near his home in manchester, new york. Because it is historically unlikely that joseph would have possessed such peculiar objects unless he found them, their very existence helps. Occult context of joseph smith s 1823 discovery of gold. Aug 11, 2008 mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story from a german fairy tale. Joseph smiths golden plate story debunked reasons for jesus. Changing first vision accounts 183435 first vision.
When joseph first announced the discovery of gold plates with strange engravings. Kimball, kinderhook plates brought to joseph smith appear to be a nineteenthcentury hoax, ensign 11 august 1981. Did the mormon church once promise to show the golden plates to the world. Joseph and emma at the hill cumorah joseph smith brings the gold plates to the carriage, by robert t. Given the dimensions by smith, some have concluded that the plates could have weighed as much as 234 pounds to as little as 100 pounds. Although several witnesses said they saw the plates, smith said that he returned them to an angel after the translation was completed. Gold plates glossary topic the joseph smith papers. Mar 03, 2006 how long did joseph smith actually have physical posession of the golden plates. Joseph smith and the gold plates, by bill mckeever aaron shafovaloff.
Project gutenberg 61,776 free ebooks 7 by church of jesus christ of latterday saints 10 by jr. Mar 12, 2007 we do know that gold weighs about 1200 pounds per cubic foot. A record engraved on gold plates, which js translated and published as the book of mormon. With matthew bellows, dalton blaine, sean bott, brandon luke bringhurst. Joseph smith translates the gold plates is to help everyone understand and recognize the influence of the holy ghost as well as to desire to be worthy of his constant companionship. Instead, the lord told joseph about some different plates, the plates of nephi, which he would use in lieu of the golden plates to replace the lost pages. Attempts were made to steal the plates but joseph kept them well hidden. Well, yes, they were, just not by joseph smith and it was long before his time. Apr 29, 2006 if so, how did you reconcile it with the church presentation of joseph smith using the plates in full view. Taken from, joseph knights recollection of early mormon history manuscript of the early history of joseph smith.
Joseph s desire for and receiving of forgiveness the appearance of an angel first time mention of a local revival which did occur around 1823 as an external motivator for joseph s unrest the revelation about gold plates. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who. The heavenly messenger told joseph smith that plates were of gold. Joseph smith and the gold plates, by bill mckeever youtube. She also took care of the domestic chores needed for the survival and comfort of those more actively involved in the translation. How did emma smith help bring forth the book of mormon. Do mormons know what happened to the urim and thummim which joseph smith used to translate the book of mormon. This german novella, published in 1814, recounts the story of a boy named anselmus in germany who magically meets an ancient and mystical archivist from the lost civilization of atlantis named. Josephs father told him to do as moroni commanded and go to the pace where.
The golden plates are a set of bound and engraved metal plates that latter day saint denominations believe are the source of joseph smith s translation of the book of mormon. The two accounts of witnesses who claimed to have seen the stones at the bottom of the hill, merely presumed them to have come from moronis stone box, are suspect. The number of gold plates is unclear, but there were quite a number. Although born a farmer, joseph worked as an editor, entrepreneur and businessman. Prophet of the restoration movie on temple square, and many other seminary and sunday school shorter. While this production wont measure up to films that cost much more money to make, i was very pleasantly surprised. How we got the bom joseph smith receives the gold plates coloring page stay safe and healthy. Emma smith was far more involved in the coming forth of the book of mormon than some people may realize. Discuss the revelations concerning this event that were given to joseph smith in doctrine and covenants 3 and 10. Do you know of any joseph smith documents that we might not have heard about. Latter day saint movement and engraved metal plates. Bring pieces that when put together will make a replica of the gold plates plus a.
Dear sheryl, the prophet received the plates from moroni in september of 1827, and the translation of the book of mormon was completed in june of 1829. The record, engraved on gold plates, gave the history of a people who lived on the american continent during the time of christ. Jul 28, 2011 joseph s desire for and receiving of forgiveness the appearance of an angel first time mention of a local revival which did occur around 1823 as an external motivator for joseph s unrest the revelation about gold plates. He joseph smith did not use the plates in translation. If joseph smith used a hat and a stone, why the need for. As a mormon, did you know about joseph smith using the stone in hat. Joseph smith receives the gold plates is to help everyone understand that when are obedient and do our part, heavenly father will help us teaching thoughts. Plates of gold, a feature length film about joseph s experience of preparing to receive the plates, getting them, hiding them, translating them and printing the book of mormon.
Its hard to take the book of mormon for granted after watching this film. Step into nineteenth,century new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. Downloads entire book mp4 this page mp3 this page pdf. Gold plates of the dimensions described by the witnesses would be too heavy on the order of 200 lbs to be realistically lifted and carried as joseph and others described. Purpose to help the children understand that when we are obedient and do our part, heavenly father will help us.
Joseph smith receives the golden plates, by edward t. If all joseph smith needed was a stone and his hat to write the book of mormon, why the need for gold plates for which a murder was committed. Early church history records that moroni eventually gave temporary custody of the gold plates to joseph smith, who permitted three men to see them and another eight men to handle them. At first joseph spent a lot of time becoming familiar with the plates and the language in which they were written. First vision accounts in english, francais, deutsch, italiano,, portugues, espanol. However, theres no reliable account that anyone other than joseph smith actually saw the stone box that held the gold plates and other nephite relics. As far as mormon cinema goes, joseph smith volume 1. It was named for the ancient prophet who was claimed to have written in.
Angel and the gold plates early accounts of joseph smith s story. Sep 02, 2011 plates of gold follows joseph s early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of the book of mormon and the founding of a new worldwide church. The text explained that the plates were an abridgment of other ancient records and were written by an american prophet named mormon and his son moroni. The pair must endure rejection and persecution as they labor to know and do the will of the lord. God gave joseph smith the gift and power to translate writings recorded centuries ago in a language of which joseph had no knowledge. How long did joseph smith actually have physical posession of the golden plates. Joseph smith was living on the family farm in manchester, new york, when he became famous for his story of finding gold plates. Once joseph and emma smith were settled in harmony, pennsylvania, joseph began to translate the gold plates. Joseph smith and the female relief society of nauvoo. The film also details joseph s personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and salvation from god. The gold plates and the translation of the book of mormon. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be linked. Step into nineteenthcentury new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history.
The plates he held referred to several other sets of plates and records, an understanding of which is necessary to understand the book of mormon. Click on any image below for a highres version of each image. The book of mormon by church of jesus christ of latterday saints. To download and engage in more discussion on the video, go to. As a mormon, did you know about joseph smith using the. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith. Plates of gold, a feature length film about josephs experience of preparing to receive the plates, getting them, hiding them, translating them and printing the book of mormon. Home page lds series lds subpages enchantment magic and money digging. I learned a lot of new things about joseph smith and the coming forth of the book of mormon. No film has touched my life as much as plates of gold. Lds clipart joseph smith with gold plates clipart images. Is there evidence that joseph smith possessed a urim and.
Sep 11, 20 god gave joseph smith the gift and power to translate writings recorded centuries ago in a language of which joseph had no knowledge. Joseph translated the plates in about 3 months, and the book of mormon was first published in new york by e. Joseph and emma at the hill cumorah joseph smith brings. I recently purchased a copy in the bluray format highly recommended and have come to appreciate the beauty and power of what christian vuissa has achieved with his film. When joseph s mother, lucy, confronted them, they replied. The style and angle it takes is a fairly unique one which may open the eyes of some and give people a realistic view of joseph smith s life. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. It was, he said, a translation of gold tablets he had found in the hills of new york, revealed to him by an angel of god. May 18, 2009 what language were the golden plates actually written in and how did joseph smith junior possibly translate a language that he didnt even know. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates are the source from which joseph smith said he translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith.
Translating the golden plates lds video encyclopedia. Numerous eyewitness accounts, which share a general consistency concerning the shape and appearance of these objects, help to confirm their reality. He claimed that an angel named moroni had directed him to a buried stone box, containing a set of gold plates, covered with strange symbols. Mormon history provides an idea, although somewhat conflicting, of the weight of the plates joseph smith collected from the hill to take back to his home. Please click here to download the press kit for joseph smith. In 1827 when joseph smith received the gold plates, he found that much of the record was an abridgment of many other records written by ancient kings and prophets living in the americas. Grigware download mobile tablet print wallpaper share. Joseph described the plates as being 6 inches wide, 8 inches long, and something near 6 inches in thickness. If you have any more references regarding this please post them here. Mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story. From thence he went to the hill where he was informed the record was and found no trouble for it appeard plain as tho he was. She helped joseph smith retrieve the plates, participated in the translation as a scribe, and recorded her physical encounters with the covered plates. Joseph smith begins to translate the gold plates remember the purpose is to help everyone understand that we should be seeking heavenly fathers answers and be willing to follow his guidance when we pray.
Primary manual 512 this image is to be used for church purposes only. Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in color, and composed of thin metallic pages engraved with. Supposedly the angel moroni told joseph smith where gold plates were that would contain the fullness of the everlasting gospel and that these plates were written in reformed egyptian hieroglyphics. Download joseph smith the plates of gold torrents from our searched results, get joseph smith the plates of gold torrent or magnet via bittorrent clients. Along with the book of mormon, joseph smith found a set of nephite interpreters as well as a breastplate. The weight of the plates makes the story incredible. So your last sentence seems to confuse things it has not been mentioned that the plates were buried. The book of mormon was unpopular before it was even given to joseph let alone translated and printed. In making a movie of joseph smith, most movies will cast a joseph smith that is well in his 30s and is typically an emotion free, always positive, big spiritual giant like a prophet should be. Wonderful my husband is not a member and he was very impressed. A statue of moroni stands atop the hill cumorah to commemorate the place where joseph smith first saw the book of mormon plates on september. It would seem joseph did this because he could not rewrite 116 pages word for word from memory, and would then be exposed as a fraud.
Oh, no matter about joseph smith, he has gold plates, gold bibles, he is rich he dont want anything. Each of these was used by joseph smith to hide the gold plates to keep. Joseph told him about the angel moroni, the plates, and the book of. Plates of gold follows joseph s early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of the book of mormon and the founding of a new worldwide church. Joseph smiths mother, lucy mack smith, wrote that after the first visits of moroni, joseph continued to receive instructions from the lord, and we continued to get the children together every evening for the purpose of listening while he gave us a relation of the same. Specifically for material in the media library, you may post material from this site to another website or on a computer network for personal. Plates of gold during it brief theatrical run and liked it. Joseph smith receives the gold plates purpose to help the children understand that when we are obedient and do our part, heavenly father will help us. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be.
How long did mormon prophet joseph smith have the gold plates. Though i tend to agree with welch that plates of pure gold would be too fragile to be useful, the fact remains that mosiah 8. Plates of gold 2011 a profile shows religious founder joseph smith jr. Changing first vision accounts 183435 first vision account. Angel and the gold plates early accounts of joseph smiths story. And some of the book of mormon sounds as though the preachers were falling from god and casting his name. In subsequent accounts joseph smith will divide these elements between two visionary experiences separated by several years. History of the jaredites on 24 gold plates, which was discovered by king limhis people. Hello poki, i presume the murder to which you are referring is nephis killing of laban.
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