The Sacred Grove
In July, 2018, my family and I took a trip to visit church history sites. The Sacred Grove in Palmyra,…
Author: Justin Baer
Prelude to the First Vision
The society and family in which Joseph Smith lived prior to the First Vision provide significant insight into Joseph Smith’s…
How Do I Judge the Evidence of the First Vision?
Whether we realize it or not, we make judgments about everything we experience. As I have studied the First Vision,…
The Problem of Recordkeeping
Recordkeeping in Joseph Smith’s time was not only uncommon, but it would have been challenging.
How Do I Feel About the Differences in the First Vision Accounts?
The differences in the various First Vision Accounts do not undermine Joseph Smith’s credibility about his First Vision experience.
The 1832 First Vision Account
The text of the 1832 First Vision Account, both in the original language and regularized for easier reading.
The First Vision Accounts
There are nine original accounts of the First Vision. Joseph Smith wrote or dictated four. Five were written by people…
I Believe Joseph Smith’s Accounts of the First Vision
Belief in Joseph Smith’s accounts of the First Vision requires faith and inspiration from the Holy Ghost.
Joseph Smith’s Childhood
Our experiences, good or bad, play a role in our formation. What we learn, how we react to outside influences…