Joseph Smith Obtains the Plates
Before Joseph Smith obtained the gold plates, he received training from heavenly messengers for several years.
Category: History of The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the American continent, beginning about six hundred years before the birth of Jesus Christ. The book is another testament of Jesus Christ, showing how his gospel was taught and lived on the American continent before and after his birth.
The Book of Mormon was written on metal plates, and hidden by Moroni, the last of the Nephite prophets. In September, 1823, that same Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith as a resurrected being and told Joseph about the plates, which were hidden in a hill near Joseph’s home in Palmyra, New York. Joseph Smith translated the record by the gift and power of God, then published the record as the Book of Mormon in 1830.
The writings in this category discuss the history of the Book of Mormon, which includes Joseph Smith’s work in translating the record and its publication.
Was Joseph Smith a Treasure Hunter?
Joseph Smith’s work as a treasure hunter doesn’t discredit his testimony of the gold plates and the Book of Mormon.
Joseph’s First Visit to Cumorah
From 1823 to 1827, Joseph Smith went to the Hill Cumorah four times, where he met the angel Moroni and…
Joseph Smith’s Visits to Cumorah: An Introduction
The period of 1823 to 1827 was a formative time in Joseph’s life. Joseph was born on December 23, 1805,…
The Hill Cumorah
The hill named “Cumorah” is the site of Joseph’s annual visits with the angel Moroni, and where he obtained the…
Moroni’s Messages to Joseph Smith
Moroni appeared to Joseph several times, and each time gave Joseph a little bit more information. Moroni’s First Visit I…
Moroni’s Visit to Joseph Smith
Unlike the First Vision, which has several accounts, the details of Moroni’s visit to Joseph Smith are discussed primarily in…
The Smith Family Farm
Joseph Smith’s family lived on a farm in Palmyra, New York, when he experienced his First Vision, and during the…
What Do You Do With The Book Of Mormon?
Stating the obvious, the Book of Mormon exists. As Gordon B. Hinckley said, “Here is the Book of Mormon. I…