Season 2
April 1, 2012
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
42 Episodes
Episodes
Persona of a Prophet
April 1, 2012
Scholars address some compelling questions, such as how Joseph's physical stature.
Impressions of a Prophet--Part 1
June 27, 2010
Scholars recount the status of some of the many biographies and histories profiling the Prophet.
Impressions of a Prophet--Part 2
April 15, 2012
Examine the increased interest in the Mormon prophet from those outside the faith.
Joseph Smith Tour--Part 1: New England
April 22, 2012
Scholars visit New England, where the Smiths and the Macks, Joseph's noble heritage, originated.
Joseph Smith Tour Part 2: New York and Pennsylvania
July 3, 2010
Move through New York and Pennsylvania and through the beginnings of Mormonism.
Joseph Smith Tour--Part 3: Ohio
July 3, 2010
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Joseph Smith Tour--Part 4: Missouri and Illinois
July 4, 2010
Discuss the significance of the City of Zion and recount the Saints' most severe persecution.
Joseph Smith Tour--Part 5: Illinois
July 4, 2010
Visit Nauvoo, Illinois, and learn of the significance of the original Nauvoo Temple.
The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 1
July 11, 2010
Meet the two people who influenced Joseph Smith the most.
The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 2
July 11, 2010
Learn more about the Smith family.
The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 3
July 18, 2010
Acknowledge the thousands of descendants of Joseph and Emma.
Teachings of Joseph Smith--Part 1
July 24, 2010
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Teachings of Joseph Smith--Part 2
July 25, 2010
Learn of the monumental Teachings of the Presidents of the Church—Joseph Smith manual.
The Music of Early Mormonism--Part 1
August 15, 2010
Scholars discuss the revelation directed to Emma Smith.
The Music of Early Mormonism--Part 2
August 15, 2010
Examine the history of hymn books.
First Vision--Part 1
August 22, 2010
Scholars provide perspectives on how we have come to view the First Vision.
First Vision--Part 2
August 22, 2010
Scholars present an intimate view of the actual document wherein Joseph describes the First Vision.
First Vision--Part 3
August 29, 2010
Scholars detail the emergence of the official version of the First Vision.
First Vision--Part 4
August 29, 2010
Scholars provide a panoramic view of the First Vision and address purported inconsistencies.
First Vision--Part 5
October 9, 2010
Scholars discuss what Joseph learned about the physical nature of God.
Revelations and Translations--Part 1: Book of Mormon
October 10, 2010
Scholars discuss the revelations received by the Prophet.
Revelations and Translations--Part 2: Book of Mormon
October 10, 2010
Scholars discuss Martin Harris and the lost manuscript.
Revelations and Translations--Part 3: Book of Mormon
October 17, 2010
Scholars examine the forms and structure of language in the Book of Mormon.
Revelations and Translations--Part 4: Doctrine and Covenants
October 17, 2010
Learn of the origins of the Doctrine and Covenants.
Revelations and Translations--Part 5: Coming Forth of the Doctrine and Covenants
October 24, 2010
Scholars discuss the genealogy of the Doctrine and Covenants.
Pearl of Great Price
October 24, 2010
Scholars discuss the eventful history of the Pearl of Great Price.
Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 1
November 7, 2010
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 2
November 7, 2010
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 3
November 7, 2010
Get introduced to the intricate treatment of documents containing revelations received by Joseph.
Word of Wisdom
November 20, 2010
Review the circumstances that led to the revelation on the Word of Wisdom.
Joseph Smith, the Statesman
November 20, 2010
Examine the Prophet's loyalty to the Constitution.
Doctrine and Covenants 76
November 21, 2010
Revisit the setting and circumstances of the revelation on the afterlife in Doctrine and Covenants.
Liberty Jail Letters
November 21, 2010
Dissect the letters dictated by Joseph Smith while in Liberty Jail.
The Pure Religion of Joseph Smith
November 28, 2010
Peer into the heart of the Prophet to examine his Christian beliefs.
Early Members--Part 1: Hyrum Smith
November 28, 2010
Recall the influential role Hyrum played in the Restoration.
Early Members--Part 2: The Pratt Brothers, Parley and Orson
December 5, 2010
Meet Parley and Orson Pratt.
Early Members--Part 3: William Clayton and the Knight Family
December 5, 2010
Review the lives of several prominent Latter-day Saints.
Early Members, Part 4: Martin Harris and the John
December 12, 2010
Review the lives of several prominent Latter-day Saints.
Early Members--Part 5: Eliza & Lorenzo Snow
December 12, 2010
Meet the Snows, whose deep imprints on the Church are still felt today.
Part 1, Question and Answer Forum, Conference Cent
July 3, 2011
Join a panel of Latter-day Saint scholars as they answer questions posed by students.
Part 2, Question and Answer Forum
July 3, 2011
Scholars from the project answer questions on skepticism, law and justice, and more.
Season Finale
July 3, 2011
Get an overview of the whole project.
