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The Joseph Smith Papers — Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

• Created by: BYU
• Starring: Glenn Rawson

The Joseph Smith Papers — Series Details

The Joseph Smith Papers — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Overview (2009-02-02) — 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 correspon
• E2: Joseph's Roots (2009-02-02) — Historians set the stage for Joseph Smith Jr.'s early years in New Hampshire and Vermont.
• E3: Joseph's America (2009-03-09) — Review the remarkable parallels between a young nation and its newest religion as they each struggled to develop their identity and destiny.
• E4: Palmyra (2009-03-09) — Palmyra is where young Joseph Smith and his family found themselves scraping to buy a farm, building a home, and then losing it all.
• E5: First Vision Beginnings (2009-03-16) — Hear the four versions of the First Vision given by the Prophet.
• E6: Four Accounts (2009-03-16) — Study Joseph's four accounts of the First Vision and the context that helps clarify the variations.
• E7: The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon (2009-03-23) — Review the remarkable relationship between Joseph and the angel Moroni.
• E8: Harmony (2009-03-23) — Harmony is a story of miracles that would become the foundation for the restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ in the latter-days.
• E9: Priesthood (2009-03-30) — Review the remarkable events surrounding the restoration of the priesthood and pinpoint the appearance of the three ancient apostles.
• E10: The Papers People–Part 1 (2009-03-30) — Meet five of the scholars whose work is central to compiling a complete and accurate documentary of Joseph Smith.
• E11: The Papers People–Part 2 (2009-05-11) — Survey the complete process of gathering, scrutinizing, and organizing documents for publication.
• E12: The Translation of the Book of Mormon (2009-05-11) — Explore portions of the original manuscripts of the Book of Mormon and study the remarkable principles and questions that continue to surface.
• E13: Printing the Book of Mormon (2009-05-18) — Review the time-consuming process of typesetting a 600-page book with nineteenth-century equipment.
• E14: A Mother's Account (2009-05-18) — Examine the origin, motivation, and accuracy of "The History of the Prophet Joseph Smith" by Lucy Mack Smith.
• E15: History of a History (2009-05-25) — Dean Jesse discusses Joseph's anxiety over keeping the history of a work that would change human events.
• E16: Joseph's Journals (2009-05-25) — Explore the Prophet's personal journals to learn of his shortcomings, interpersonal conflicts, and challenges in leading the Saints into the future.
• E17: Oliver's Story (2009-06-01) — Study the life of Oliver Cowdery and witness his participation in the events of the Restoration, his apostasy, and his powerful closing testimony.
• E18: They Met the Prophet (2009-06-01) — Enjoy vibrant descriptions from those who met the Prophet. Whether one believed him or not, meeting Joseph Smith always left a deep impression.
• E19: Saving Joseph's Leg (2009-06-08) — Learn how Joseph and his family lived within a few miles of the only man alive who could have saved Joseph's life.
• E20: Joseph's New Translation–Part 1 (2009-06-08) — 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.
• E21: Joseph's New Translation–Part 2 (2009-06-15) — Observe in detail the changes that Joseph made to restore the "plain and precious" meanings of the Bible.
• E22: The Letters of Joseph and Emma (2009-06-15) — Church history scholars review the papers that may have meant more to Joseph than any others: the letters between the Prophet and his wife.
• E23: Joseph Smith the Radical (2009-06-22) — The Prophet's claim to direct revelation was extremely radical. Nevertheless, the revelation he received restored doctrine and structured the Church.
• E24: April 6, 1830 (2009-06-22) — Learn about the events surrounding the organization of the Church, including why six men were to become the founding fathers of Mormonism.
• E25: Kirtland Beginnings (2009-06-29) — Scholars discuss the years in Kirtland that were filled with miracles, divine revelation, and instruction.
• E26: Visions and Blessings, Tar and Feathers (2009-06-29) — 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.
• E27: The Kirtland Temple: An Endowment of Power (2009-07-06) — Examine the few yet remarkable days in Kirtland that culminated with the appearance of the Savior.
• E28: Zion (2009-07-06) — 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.
• E29: Zion's Camp (2009-07-13) — 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.
• E30: Crisis in Kirtland (2009-07-13) — Recount the dark days of Kirtland: financial failure, a riot in the temple, betrayal, and mutiny.
• E31: Joseph Smith and the Law–Part 1 (2009-07-20) — Hundreds of newly discovered legal documents paint a new impression of the litigious environment surrounding the Mormon leader.
• E32: Joseph Smith and the Law–Part 2 (2009-07-20) — 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.
• E33: The Mormon War (2009-07-27) — Historians recount the pivotal days that would eventually lead to expulsion from Missouri, captivity at Liberty, and a trek out West
• E34: Liberty Jail (2009-07-27) — For Joseph Smith, Liberty Jail provided an experience that would be described as the most important leadership training the Prophet would receive.
• E35: Suffering and Salvationa (2009-08-03) — With an extermination order in effect, thousands of destitute Saints huddled together in desperate circumstances in Missouri. The exodus begins.
• E36: The Mission of the Twelve to England (2009-08-03) — Detail the experience that transformed a group of faithful young men into a quorum who had great influence in the British Isles.
• E37: Land, Joseph and "Justice" in Missouri (2009-08-10) — Historians show how "the law" in Missouri held Joseph hostage to "legally" rid itself of Mormons.
• E38: Nauvoo Beginnings (2009-08-10) — Historians document the beginnings of Nauvoo, the beautiful city, and the implications from Joseph that it wouldn't last for long.
• E39: "I Can Do Nothing for You" (2009-08-17) — 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.
• E40: Joseph Smith's Sermons (2009-08-17) — Discuss how the Saints viewed the difference between Joseph's preaching and the revelations he received from God.
• E41: Jewel on the Mississippi (2009-08-24) — Review the remarkable design, organization of labor, and confluence of expertise that created the most notable structure along the Mississippi River.
• E42: A Pearl of Great Price (2009-08-24) — 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.
• E43: Doctrines of Salvation (2009-08-31) — Examine a period of time in the early Church as Joseph introduces the doctrines that made the construction of a temple extremely urgent.
• E44: Joseph and the Relief Society (2009-08-31) — Scholars examine the first meetings of the Relief Society, including the admonition that the organization become a vital source in the church.
• E45: Living by the Law (2009-09-07) — Legal scholars document the legal wrangling that kept the Prophet on the defense during the Nauvoo years.
• E46: Going International (2009-09-07) — Explore the early foreign missions of the Church in Canada, the British Isles, Palestine, and the Pacific islands.
• E47: Gathering Clouds (2009-09-14) — Join scholars to discuss the fear and frustration of non-Mormons when Latter-day Saints became a political force.
• E48: Joseph Smith for President (2009-09-14) — Follow the Prophet's very unique entry into national politics including his opinions on the role of government.
• E49: Martyrdom (2009-09-28) — Learn about the events leading to the deaths of Joseph and Hyrum Smith.
• E50: Lamentation and Leadership (2009-09-28) — Scholars discuss the extraordinary events that led to consolidation of the Church's new leadership.
• E51: Who Will Lead? Who Will Follow? (2009-10-05) — Discuss the contention that arose over who would succeed Joseph Smith.
• E100: A Television Foreword (2009-04-04) — Join scholars for an introduction to the scope and intention of the Papers project.

Season 2

• 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Joseph Smith Papers have? 2 season(s) with 94 episodes.

Who created The Joseph Smith Papers? BYU.

Where can I watch The Joseph Smith Papers? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.