Smith also had in his possession a brown seer stone. Religious excitement grew as revivals invited settlers to join specific denominations. 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. What was the weight of the golden plates from which joseph. Lesson 5 joseph smith receives the gold plates pdf.
This printable kit has four great learning activities that are fun and will engage the children. In real life, joseph smith was 24 years old when the church was organized and would turn 25 later in that year. And, though i was an active participant in the scenes that transpired, and was present during the translation of the plates, and had cognizance of things as they transpired, it is marvelous to me, a marvel and a wonder, as much so as to any one else. Joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter. Smith s first published description of the plates said that the plates had the appearance of gold, and smith said that moroni had referred to the plates as gold. Recent archeological evidence has shown, however, that making records on metallic plates was indeed an ancient middleeastern practice. Log in to your account to automatically apply your fandango. Purpose to help the children understand and recognize the influence of the holy ghost and desire to be worthy of his companionship. Joseph smith translates the gold plates teaching helps. Released september 2nd, 2011, joseph smith volume 1. The story of the gold plates could not be fanciful mythology and the book of mormon still be scripture. Book of mormon clip art, instant download, april conference, restoration.
His family moved near palmyra, ny to work an newly purchased farm in 1817. 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. Joseph smith receives the gold plates perfect for family home evening or primary 5 valiant lesson 5. Less than three years later, he founded the church of jesus christ. How long did mormon prophet joseph smith have the gold plates. The angels voice was mild, but it seemed to pierce joseph and oliver to the core. To download and engage in more discussion on the video, go to. Joseph smith protects the gold plates use these scripture figures to tell the story of how joseph protected the gold plates. Joseph smith said that in 1827 he was led by an angel to dig up golden plates containing a record of ancient inhabitants of the american continent, along with spectacles, or interpreters, that the lord had prepared to translate the record. 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.
Mar 03, 2006 what happened to the golden plates after joseph smith finished translating the book of mormon. The testimony of the prophet joseph smith occurs in most copies of the book of mormon. Get 50% off hundreds of family movies when you preorder on fandangonow today. Recalled joseph s wife emma, no man could have dictated the writing of the manuscripts unless he was inspired. The book of mormon, a gift from heavenly fatheruse these pictures. Joseph smith was living on the family farm in manchester, new york, when he became famous for his story of finding gold plates.
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. Joseph also never stated that the stone box was shown to anyone. Director christian vuissa the errand of angels, one good man paints an intimate portrait of a complex man who, in spite of his human frailties, earnestly commits to serve god according to revelation he receives. Perfect for primary 5 valiant lesson 7, or for family home evening. Learn about bookshelf plus download ios app download android app.
Have you found any reference where joseph smith actually called the hill of the golden plates cumorah. Empirical witnesses of the gold plates the dialogue journal. This is chapter 3 of the new fourvolume narrative history of the church titled. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith finished translating the book of mormon. Plates of gold 2011 a profile shows religious founder joseph smith jr. Cd tracks end titles mr knights farm album version emmas heart joseph and emma wed in the woods returning the plates hiding the check out the deal on joseph smith. This was his first attempt at recording his history. Joseph saw the gold plates, seer stones, and breastplate. Occult context of joseph smiths 1823 discovery of gold plates dan vogel duration. The reported weight, dimensions, and composition of the gold plates are believable. The weight of the plates makes the story incredible. Dec 19, 2010 the gold plates were also not a solid block of gold, in fact the pages were estimated to be about 0. Lds and mormons what happened to the golden plates that.
In fact, a record engraved on gold plates has recently been discovered. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be linked. Documents, volume 10, released 4 may 2020 the joseph smith papers. He did not actually see the stone box but was likely only told of it by joseph as whitmer first heard of joseph smith and the golden plates in 1828 but the plates were removed by joseph in 1827. It is a very heavy metal, its specific gravity being 19. Joseph smith prepares to receive the gold plates to encourage the children to prepare themselves to serve jesus christ and their fellowmen. Smith translated the text of the book of mormon over the next several. The story of their discovery is supported by a large number of similar archeological finds. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith. Different people estimated the weight at 30 to 60 lbs. The golden plates upon which the book of mormon was written have had quite a history, and it is rather well documented. I was reading about the golden plates and it is hysterical, my sides are hurting. Compiled descriptions of joseph smiths earliest visions and early mormon. People are sometimes surprised to discover that the plates of the book of mormon were not regularly used during the process of its translation.
Sep 11, 20 joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter. The dimensions are given, 7 x 8 x 4 which i calculate to be 224 cu. With matthew bellows, dalton blaine, sean bott, brandon luke bringhurst. That some years ago, a spirit had appeared to joseph his son, in a vision, and informed him that in a certain place there was a record on plates of gold, and that he was the person that must obtain them, and this he must do in the following manner.
Lucy harris had recently traveled to harmony to see the plates herself but left in anger when js would not allow it. God gave joseph smith the gift and power to translate writings recorded centuries ago in a language of which joseph had no knowledge. Joseph smiths 1832 handwritten history and the first vision. Mystery pictureanswer questions about joseph smith to help connect the dots and reveal a hidden picture. Television documentary series 200809, produced by larry h.
Read joseph smiths history as told by joseph smith himself. He used both devices to produce the record, which is called the book of mormon. Director christian vuissa the errand of angels, one good man paints an intimate portrait of a complex man who, in. Upon you my fellow servants, john declared, in the name of messiah i confer the priesthood of aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins. The heavenly messenger told joseph smith that plates were of gold. Mar 18, 2020 joseph smith is the founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. May 04, 2010 to download and engage in more discussion on the video, go to. Joseph s preface and a testimonial written by a group of eight witnesses described the plates as having an appearance of gold. Aside from joseph smith, the first person to view the gold plates was a woman. The golden plates matching game of dates and events surrounding the golden plates. Well, first of all there is no such thing as reformed egyptian. The story of the church of jesus christ in the latter days, volume 1, the standard of truth, 18151846 2018 chapter 3.
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. The most human and rounded screen depiction of joseph smith yet. Josephs wife emma talks about the golden plate book lying around the house and having to move it when cleaning. Documents, volume 10, which includes papers from may through august 1842, covers a time during which joseph smith oversaw missionary work, encouraged the construction of the nauvoo temple, served as editor of the church. Help those you are teaching learn about how joseph smith received and protected the gold plates, and how they can handle their problems like joseph. Many of the actors were significantly younger than they usually are in such films.
While farmers around harmony stayed indoors, putting off their spring planting until the weather improved, joseph and oliver translated as much of the record as they could. Location of the gold plates angel retrieves gold plates. Documents, volume 10, which includes papers from may through august 1842, covers a time during which joseph smith oversaw missionary work, encouraged the construction of the nauvoo temple, served as editor of the church newspaper times. This package is also part of our combo package for lessons 5,6,7,8 here. Plates of gold during it brief theatrical run and liked it. Joseph smith protects the gold platesuse these scripture figures to tell the story of how joseph protected the gold plates. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. 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 teaching thoughts. Step into nineteenthcentury new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. The church historians press today announced the release of the latest volume of the joseph smith papers.
Smiths writings say that the angel required at least the following. Crayons pencils black and white pictures for the children to color in the attention activity the football game is included in the download but is in a different file than the lesson. When joseph receives the plates for the first time in 1827, he was almost 22 and the movie starts right before joseph marries emma, which was in january of 1827, a month after he turned 21. Copy of genealogical information in joseph smith sr.
While acting as a seer for this company, smith announced that he found golden plates containing a history. Dustin harding, lindsay farr, michael flynn, geoff hansen the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 42 min, and. 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. Martin and lucy harris likely had a troubled marriage prior to martins involvement with js and the translation of the plates. Exchange receive your entire order amount as fandango credits that never expires saved to your active fandango vip account. The story that chronicles the coming forth of the book of mormon. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates are the source from which joseph smith. The story may seem to start off in an odd place, skipping over the first vision, moronis visits, and josephs first time seeing the gold plates. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be.
Plates of gold synopsis mormon founder joseph smith jr. 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. And several of their unusual featuressuch as being bound by dshaped rings, having a sealed portion, and being written in reformed egyptianhave a surprising amount of corroboration from the ancient world. This film is a must,see for latter,day saints or anyone who has heard the name of joseph smith. In the spring of 1828 martin and lucy finalized a jointure agreement giving lucy her marital. 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.
Joseph smiths 1832 handwritten history and the first. This is an important fact, because christian vuissas latest film, joseph smith volume 1. We first learn about them from the visit of the angel moroni to joseph smith on september 21, 1823. Joseph smith was quite young and so was the actress that played emma. The golden plates matching game of dates and events surrounding the golden plates mystery pictureanswer questions about joseph smith to help connect the dots and reveal a hidden picture. Joseph described the plates as being 6 inches wide, 8 inches long, and something near 6 inches in thickness. Also learn about martin harris and how he helped fulfill isaiahs prophecy. As far as mormon cinema goes, joseph smith volume 1. About joseph f smith welcome to joseph smith ministries. Joseph smith was born to joseph and lucy smith on december 23, 1805. Joseph smith and the gold plates, by bill mckeever youtube. Review scores 62% audience score 62 % audience score. This kit will be available in your account on this store immediately after purchase. 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.
1079 418 1352 958 601 10 555 894 722 1205 804 543 906 836 832 529 129 1549 643 693 85 361 809 447 1407 1224 1330 1459 579 1318 6 897 751 1391 848 477 124 260 1319 746 341