Today on Come Follow Church History from Scripture Central, Lynne and special guest John Welch walk us through the history and context surrounding Doctrine and Covenants section 18 as well as the controversy surrounding the Spaulding Manuscript.

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As Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon in 1829, Martin Harris was entrusted with the 116 page manuscript, but lost the 116 pages. Scott and Casey discuss the context and controversies surrounding the losing of the Book of Mormon manuscript, a revelation to Joseph Smith Sr., and the first foreshadowing of the role of the Three Witnesses. Today's controversy surrounds prophetic infallibility and how God could have allowed Joseph Smith to lose the 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript.

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Doctrine and Covenants 2, Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65 Lynne Wilson Come Follow Me LDS by Scripture Central

Doctrine and Covenants 2 (D&C 2)

Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65

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The Angel Moroni visits Joseph Smith in 1823 to tell him about the Gold Plates. Maclane Heward joins Casey Griffiths to discuss the visit of Angel Moroni and D&C 2. In this conversation, Casey Griffiths and Maclane explore the significant themes surrounding Joseph Smith's experiences with Moroni, the role of resurrected beings in the restoration, and the implications of Moroni's messages. They discuss the prophecy regarding Joseph Smith's name, the physicality of the translation process, and the importance of family dynamics in Joseph's mission. Today's controversy surrounds Joseph Smith's money digging practice and his use of seer stones.

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Voices of the Restoration: Joseph Smith's Family

Kyle Walker join Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths to explain Joseph Smith's family. They discuss Joseph Smith's upbringing, his relationship with his siblings and parents, and what we can learn about Joseph Smith through the lens of those who knew him best.

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