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This intriguing documentary explores the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, edit, and present the papers of, by, and directly related to the Latter-day Saint Prophet Joseph Smith.

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Status: Ended
First aired: Feb 2, 2009
Studio: BYUtv

Time to finish

71 hrs

94 episodes. About 11 weeks at an hour a night.

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Cast

Glenn Rawson

Host

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SERIES

The Joseph Smith Papers

20092 Seasons

Documentary

Your rating

Genre: Documentary
Certificate: TV-PG
Origin: US

About

This intriguing documentary explores the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, edit, and present the papers of, by, and directly related to the Latter-day Saint Prophet Joseph Smith.

Where to watch

Region

Free

BYUtv

Availability from JustWatch via TMDB.

Episodes

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E1 · Airs Feb 2, 2009
Overview
The papers include the earliest of the foundational documents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The papers also provide insights from Joseph through his correspondence, journals, discourses, and business dealings.
E2 · Airs Feb 2, 2009
Joseph's Roots
Historians set the stage for Joseph Smith Jr.'s early years in New Hampshire and Vermont.
E3 · Airs Mar 9, 2009
Joseph's America
Review the remarkable parallels between a young nation and its newest religion as they each struggled to develop their identity and destiny.
E4 · Airs Mar 9, 2009
Palmyra
Palmyra is where young Joseph Smith and his family found themselves scraping to buy a farm, building a home, and then losing it all.
E5 · Airs Mar 16, 2009
First Vision Beginnings
Hear the four versions of the First Vision given by the Prophet.
E6 · Airs Mar 16, 2009
Four Accounts
Study Joseph's four accounts of the First Vision and the context that helps clarify the variations.
E7 · Airs Mar 23, 2009
The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon
Review the remarkable relationship between Joseph and the angel Moroni.
E8 · Airs Mar 23, 2009
Harmony
Harmony is a story of miracles that would become the foundation for the restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ in the latter-days.
E9 · Airs Mar 30, 2009
Priesthood
Review the remarkable events surrounding the restoration of the priesthood and pinpoint the appearance of the three ancient apostles.
E10 · Airs Mar 30, 2009
The Papers People--Part 1
Meet five of the scholars whose work is central to compiling a complete and accurate documentary of Joseph Smith.
E11 · Airs May 11, 2009
The Papers People--Part 2
Survey the complete process of gathering, scrutinizing, and organizing documents for publication.
E12 · Airs May 11, 2009
The Translation of the Book of Mormon
Explore portions of the original manuscripts of the Book of Mormon and study the remarkable principles and questions that continue to surface.
E13 · Airs May 18, 2009
Printing the Book of Mormon
Review the time-consuming process of typesetting a 600-page book with nineteenth-century equipment.
E14 · Airs May 18, 2009
A Mother's Account
Examine the origin, motivation, and accuracy of "The History of the Prophet Joseph Smith" by Lucy Mack Smith.
E15 · Airs May 25, 2009
History of a History
Dean Jesse discusses Joseph's anxiety over keeping the history of a work that would change human events.
E16 · Airs May 25, 2009
Joseph's Journals
Explore the Prophet's personal journals to learn of his shortcomings, interpersonal conflicts, and challenges in leading the Saints into the future.
E17 · Airs Jun 1, 2009
Oliver's Story
Study the life of Oliver Cowdery and witness his participation in the events of the Restoration, his apostasy, and his powerful closing testimony.
E18 · Airs Jun 1, 2009
They Met the Prophet
Enjoy vibrant descriptions from those who met the Prophet. Whether one believed him or not, meeting Joseph Smith always left a deep impression.
E19 · Airs Jun 8, 2009
Saving Joseph's Leg
Learn how Joseph and his family lived within a few miles of the only man alive who could have saved Joseph's life.
E20 · Airs Jun 8, 2009
Joseph's New Translation--Part 1
Learn the history of Joseph's new translation of the Bible. Despite its significance, the manuscript was lost to the Church for over a century.
E21 · Airs Jun 15, 2009
Joseph's New Translation--Part 2
Observe in detail the changes that Joseph made to restore the "plain and precious" meanings of the Bible.
E22 · Airs Jun 15, 2009
The Letters of Joseph and Emma
Church history scholars review the papers that may have meant more to Joseph than any others: the letters between the Prophet and his wife.
E23 · Airs Jun 22, 2009
Joseph Smith the Radical
The Prophet's claim to direct revelation was extremely radical. Nevertheless, the revelation he received restored doctrine and structured the Church.
E24 · Airs Jun 22, 2009
April 6, 1830
Learn about the events surrounding the organization of the Church, including why six men were to become the founding fathers of Mormonism.
E25 · Airs Jun 29, 2009
Kirtland Beginnings
Scholars discuss the years in Kirtland that were filled with miracles, divine revelation, and instruction.
E26 · Airs Jun 29, 2009
Visions and Blessings, Tar and Feathers
Revisit the night when Joseph was tarred and feathered. Then, explore the difficulties and joys the Saints faced in their efforts to build a temple.
E27 · Airs Jul 6, 2009
The Kirtland Temple: An Endowment of Power
Examine the few yet remarkable days in Kirtland that culminated with the appearance of the Savior.
E28 · Airs Jul 6, 2009
Zion
Examine the idea of Zion and the role mobs and Mormons alike played in its failure. It was the greatest city that never came to be.
E29 · Airs Jul 13, 2009
Zion's Camp
Travel through four states with 200 men to learn that the mission of Zion's Camp was more about the lessons of a journey than about the destination.
E30 · Airs Jul 13, 2009
Crisis in Kirtland
Recount the dark days of Kirtland: financial failure, a riot in the temple, betrayal, and mutiny.
E31 · Airs Jul 20, 2009
Joseph Smith and the Law--Part 1
Hundreds of newly discovered legal documents paint a new impression of the litigious environment surrounding the Mormon leader.
E32 · Airs Jul 20, 2009
Joseph Smith and the Law--Part 2
Study the lawsuits Joseph faced throughout his life from his first encounter with the law at age 13 to the case of the Kirtland Safety Society.
E33 · Airs Jul 27, 2009
The Mormon War
Historians recount the pivotal days that would eventually lead to expulsion from Missouri, captivity at Liberty, and a trek out West
E34 · Airs Jul 27, 2009
Liberty Jail
For Joseph Smith, Liberty Jail provided an experience that would be described as the most important leadership training the Prophet would receive.
E35 · Airs Aug 3, 2009
Suffering and Salvationa
With an extermination order in effect, thousands of destitute Saints huddled together in desperate circumstances in Missouri. The exodus begins.
E36 · Airs Aug 3, 2009
The Mission of the Twelve to England
Detail the experience that transformed a group of faithful young men into a quorum who had great influence in the British Isles.
E37 · Airs Aug 10, 2009
Land, Joseph and "Justice" in Missouri
Historians show how "the law" in Missouri held Joseph hostage to "legally" rid itself of Mormons.
E38 · Airs Aug 10, 2009
Nauvoo Beginnings
Historians document the beginnings of Nauvoo, the beautiful city, and the implications from Joseph that it wouldn't last for long.
E39 · Airs Aug 17, 2009
"I Can Do Nothing for You"
Recount the meeting of the Prophet and the president in 1839, and learn Smith's candid assessment of the people and power of the nation's capital.
E40 · Airs Aug 17, 2009
Joseph Smith's Sermons
Discuss how the Saints viewed the difference between Joseph's preaching and the revelations he received from God.
E41 · Airs Aug 24, 2009
Jewel on the Mississippi
Review the remarkable design, organization of labor, and confluence of expertise that created the most notable structure along the Mississippi River.
E42 · Airs Aug 24, 2009
A Pearl of Great Price
Recount the story of how a remarkable find in Egypt ended up half a world away in the hands of the one man who could translate the Abrahamic text.
E43 · Airs Aug 31, 2009
Doctrines of Salvation
Examine a period of time in the early Church as Joseph introduces the doctrines that made the construction of a temple extremely urgent.
E44 · Airs Aug 31, 2009
Joseph and the Relief Society
Scholars examine the first meetings of the Relief Society, including the admonition that the organization become a vital source in the church.
E45 · Airs Sep 7, 2009
Living by the Law
Legal scholars document the legal wrangling that kept the Prophet on the defense during the Nauvoo years.
E46 · Airs Sep 7, 2009
Going International
Explore the early foreign missions of the Church in Canada, the British Isles, Palestine, and the Pacific islands.
E47 · Airs Sep 14, 2009
Gathering Clouds
Join scholars to discuss the fear and frustration of non-Mormons when Latter-day Saints became a political force.
E48 · Airs Sep 14, 2009
Joseph Smith for President
Follow the Prophet's very unique entry into national politics including his opinions on the role of government.
E49 · Airs Sep 28, 2009
Martyrdom
Learn about the events leading to the deaths of Joseph and Hyrum Smith.
E50 · Airs Sep 28, 2009
Lamentation and Leadership
Scholars discuss the extraordinary events that led to consolidation of the Church's new leadership.
E51 · Airs Oct 5, 2009
Who Will Lead? Who Will Follow?
Discuss the contention that arose over who would succeed Joseph Smith.
E100 · Airs Apr 4, 2009
A Television Foreword
Join scholars for an introduction to the scope and intention of the Papers project.

Details

Status: Ended
First aired: Feb 2, 2009
Studio: BYUtv

Time to finish

71 hrs

94 episodes. About 11 weeks at an hour a night.

View on IMDb ↗

Cast

Glenn Rawson

Host

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