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Ep 1 2009-02-02

Overview

The papers include the earliest of the foundational documents of The Church of Jesus Christ …

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Ep 2 2009-02-02

Joseph's Roots

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

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Ep 3 2009-03-09

Joseph's America

Review the remarkable parallels between a young nation and its newest religion as they each …

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Ep 4 2009-03-09

Palmyra

Palmyra is where young Joseph Smith and his family found themselves scraping to buy a …

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Ep 5 2009-03-16

First Vision Beginnings

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

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Ep 6 2009-03-16

Four Accounts

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

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Ep 7 2009-03-23

The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon

Review the remarkable relationship between Joseph and the angel Moroni.

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Ep 8 2009-03-23

Harmony

Harmony is a story of miracles that would become the foundation for the restoration of …

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Ep 9 2009-03-30

Priesthood

Review the remarkable events surrounding the restoration of the priesthood and pinpoint the appearance of …

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Ep 10 2009-03-30

The Papers People--Part 1

Meet five of the scholars whose work is central to compiling a complete and accurate …

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Ep 11 2009-05-11

The Papers People--Part 2

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

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Ep 12 2009-05-11

The Translation of the Book of Mormon

Explore portions of the original manuscripts of the Book of Mormon and study the remarkable …

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Ep 13 2009-05-18

Printing the Book of Mormon

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

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Ep 14 2009-05-18

A Mother's Account

Examine the origin, motivation, and accuracy of "The History of the Prophet Joseph Smith" by …

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Ep 15 2009-05-25

History of a History

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

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Ep 16 2009-05-25

Joseph's Journals

Explore the Prophet's personal journals to learn of his shortcomings, interpersonal conflicts, and challenges in …

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Ep 17 2009-06-01

Oliver's Story

Study the life of Oliver Cowdery and witness his participation in the events of the …

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Ep 18 2009-06-01

They Met the Prophet

Enjoy vibrant descriptions from those who met the Prophet. Whether one believed him or not, …

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Ep 19 2009-06-08

Saving Joseph's Leg

Learn how Joseph and his family lived within a few miles of the only man …

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Ep 20 2009-06-08

Joseph's New Translation--Part 1

Learn the history of Joseph's new translation of the Bible. Despite its significance, the manuscript …

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Ep 21 2009-06-15

Joseph's New Translation--Part 2

Observe in detail the changes that Joseph made to restore the "plain and precious" meanings …

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Ep 22 2009-06-15

The Letters of Joseph and Emma

Church history scholars review the papers that may have meant more to Joseph than any …

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Ep 23 2009-06-22

Joseph Smith the Radical

The Prophet's claim to direct revelation was extremely radical. Nevertheless, the revelation he received restored …

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Ep 24 2009-06-22

April 6, 1830

Learn about the events surrounding the organization of the Church, including why six men were …

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Ep 25 2009-06-29

Kirtland Beginnings

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

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Ep 26 2009-06-29

Visions and Blessings, Tar and Feathers

Revisit the night when Joseph was tarred and feathered. Then, explore the difficulties and joys …

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Ep 27 2009-07-06

The Kirtland Temple: An Endowment of Power

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

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Ep 28 2009-07-06

Zion

Examine the idea of Zion and the role mobs and Mormons alike played in its …

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Ep 29 2009-07-13

Zion's Camp

Travel through four states with 200 men to learn that the mission of Zion's Camp …

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Ep 30 2009-07-13

Crisis in Kirtland

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

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Ep 31 2009-07-20

Joseph Smith and the Law--Part 1

Hundreds of newly discovered legal documents paint a new impression of the litigious environment surrounding …

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Ep 32 2009-07-20

Joseph Smith and the Law--Part 2

Study the lawsuits Joseph faced throughout his life from his first encounter with the law …

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Ep 33 2009-07-27

The Mormon War

Historians recount the pivotal days that would eventually lead to expulsion from Missouri, captivity at …

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Ep 34 2009-07-27

Liberty Jail

For Joseph Smith, Liberty Jail provided an experience that would be described as the most …

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Ep 35 2009-08-03

Suffering and Salvationa

With an extermination order in effect, thousands of destitute Saints huddled together in desperate circumstances …

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Ep 36 2009-08-03

The Mission of the Twelve to England

Detail the experience that transformed a group of faithful young men into a quorum who …

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Ep 37 2009-08-10

Land, Joseph and "Justice" in Missouri

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

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Ep 38 2009-08-10

Nauvoo Beginnings

Historians document the beginnings of Nauvoo, the beautiful city, and the implications from Joseph that …

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Ep 39 2009-08-17

"I Can Do Nothing for You"

Recount the meeting of the Prophet and the president in 1839, and learn Smith's candid …

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Ep 40 2009-08-17

Joseph Smith's Sermons

Discuss how the Saints viewed the difference between Joseph's preaching and the revelations he received …

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Ep 41 2009-08-24

Jewel on the Mississippi

Review the remarkable design, organization of labor, and confluence of expertise that created the most …

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Ep 42 2009-08-24

A Pearl of Great Price

Recount the story of how a remarkable find in Egypt ended up half a world …

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Ep 43 2009-08-31

Doctrines of Salvation

Examine a period of time in the early Church as Joseph introduces the doctrines that …

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Ep 44 2009-08-31

Joseph and the Relief Society

Scholars examine the first meetings of the Relief Society, including the admonition that the organization …

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Ep 45 2009-09-07

Living by the Law

Legal scholars document the legal wrangling that kept the Prophet on the defense during the …

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Ep 46 2009-09-07

Going International

Explore the early foreign missions of the Church in Canada, the British Isles, Palestine, and …

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Ep 47 2009-09-14

Gathering Clouds

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

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Ep 48 2009-09-14

Joseph Smith for President

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

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Ep 49 2009-09-28

Martyrdom

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

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Ep 50 2009-09-28

Lamentation and Leadership

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

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Ep 51 2009-10-05

Who Will Lead? Who Will Follow?

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

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Ep 100 2009-04-04

A Television Foreword

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

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