The visions continued, leading joseph smith to a hillside where he said he dug up golden plates etched with hieroglyphics. Some often joke derisively, oh if only joseph had thought to actually show someone else those plates instead of keeping them to himself, maybe we might believe him. Neither joseph nor any of the witnesses said that the ancient record was made from solid gold. Though i tend to agree with welch that plates of pure gold would be too fragile to be useful, the fact remains that mosiah 8. Oh, no matter about joseph smith, he has gold plates, gold bibles, he is rich he dont want anything. Lucy mack smith witnesses of the golden plates and book. Mormons react to firstever photograph of joseph smiths. How long did mormon prophet joseph smith have the gold plates. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates also called the gold plates or in some 19thcentury literature, the golden bible are the source from which joseph smith said he translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith. Witnesses of the golden plates and the book of mormon. How long did joseph smith actually have physical posession of the golden plates. Joseph smith and the gold plates, by bill mckeever aaron shafovaloff. This german novella, published in 1814, recounts the story of a boy named anselmus in germany who magically meets an ancient and mystical archivist from the lost civilization of atlantis named.
Joseph smith receives the gold plates perfect for family home evening or primary 5 valiant lesson 5. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be. Joseph smith prepares to receive the gold plates to encourage the children to prepare themselves to serve jesus christ and their fellowmen. Help those you are teaching learn about how joseph smith received and protected the gold plates, and how they can handle their problems like joseph. Occult context of joseph smiths 1823 discovery of gold. I recently purchased a copy in the bluray format highly recommended and have come to appreciate the beauty and power of what christian vuissa has achieved with his film.
Over the past several days there has been an article circulating by many members and non members a like of a team of archaeologists finding the gold plates while excavating a drumlin known as mormon hill or the cumorah. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates. Wonderful my husband is not a member and he was very impressed. A statue of moroni stands atop the hill cumorah to commemorate the place where joseph smith first saw the book of mormon plates on september 22, 1823, and. Plates of gold, a feature length film about joseph s experience of preparing to receive the plates, getting them, hiding them, translating them and printing the book of mormon. Mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story. A team of archaeologists excavating a drumlin known as mormon hill or the cumorah, in western new york, have discovered a set of gold plates which they believe could be linked to the founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, joseph smith jr. She said no, it was not for her to see them, but she hefted and handled them. Mormon the guy who engraved and hid the gold plates around 400 ad distinguished the majority of the plates from, these few plates which i gave to my son moroni. Reports of gold plates being found stem from a fake news. Its hard to take the book of mormon for granted after watching this film. Do mormons know what happened to the urim and thummim which joseph smith used to translate the book of mormon. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates also called the gold plates or in some 19thcentury literature, the golden bible are the source from which joseph smith claimed to have translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith.
The weight of the plates makes the story incredible. Joseph smith and the gold plates, by bill mckeever duration. I learned a lot of new things about joseph smith and the coming forth of the book of mormon. Crayons pencils black and white pictures for the children to color in the attention activity the football game is included in the download but is in a different file than the lesson. All joseph said is that they had the appearance of gold.
Once joseph and emma smith were settled in harmony, pennsylvania, joseph began to translate the gold plates. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture. The pair must endure rejection and persecution as they labor to know and do the will of the lord. Bring pieces that when put together will make a replica of the gold plates plus a few odd pieces. Joseph smith brings the plates home dan vogel duration. Mary whitmer 17781856 and her family hosted joseph smith, emma smith, and oliver cowdery as joseph completed the translation of the book of mormon in june 1829.
Step into nineteenth,century new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. Instead, the lord told joseph about some different plates, the plates of nephi, which he would use in lieu of the golden plates to replace the lost pages. The book of mormon was unpopular before it was even given to. As far as mormon cinema goes, joseph smith volume 1. The last time he came he pointed out joseph smith, who was sitting quietly among a group of men in the tavern, and said there was the young man that could find it, and cursed and swore about him in a scientific manner. Plates of gold during it brief theatrical run and liked it. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. Australia brazil canada china france germany india italy japan mexico. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith. Also learn about martin harris and how he helped fulfill isaiahs prophecy. Plates of gold follows joseph s early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of the book of mormon and the founding of a new worldwide church.
Occult context of joseph smith s 1823 discovery of gold. God gave joseph smith the gift and power to translate writings recorded centuries ago in a language of which joseph had no knowledge. But his calling is not without turmoil and sacrifice for both joseph and his young bride, emma. Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in color, and composed of thin metallic pages engraved with. Its a common misconception by people outside the church that joseph smith was the only person who ever saw the golden plates. In this article they state that the archelogist believe that the plates that were found could be linked to joseph smith and were in fact the original gold. Joseph smiths golden plate story debunked reasons for jesus. In making a movie of joseph smith, most movies will cast a joseph smith that is well in his 30s and is typically an emotion free, always positive, big spiritual giant like a prophet should be. The holy text, supposedly engraved on gold plates by a native american historian in the fourth century, related the story of israelite peoples who had lived in. Smith apparently collected these plates, took them home, and subsequently translated the. Lucy mack smith was asked if she ever saw the plates during this time. Joseph smith receives the gold plates is to help everyone understand that when are obedient and do our part, heavenly father will help us teaching thoughts.
Ive reduced footnotes and details in printed versions to keep page counts and prices low, but more material is available to readers online as explained in the book. Joseph described the plates as being 6 inches wide, 8 inches long, and something near 6 inches. He claimed that an angel named moroni had directed him to a buried stone box, containing a set of gold plates, covered with strange symbols. When josephs mother, lucy, confronted them, they replied. Plates of gold, a feature length film about josephs experience of preparing to receive the plates, getting them, hiding them, translating them and printing the book of mormon. At first joseph spent a lot of time becoming familiar with the plates and the language in which they were written. Besides joseph smith, twelve people viewed the golden plates directly. Did the mormon church once promise to show the golden plates to the world. To download and engage in more discussion on the video, go to. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing joseph smith volume 1. So your last sentence seems to confuse things it has not been mentioned that the plates were buried. Mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story from a german fairy tale. Dear sheryl, the prophet received the plates from moroni in september of 1827, and the translation of the book of mormon was completed in june of 1829. Well, yes, they were, just not by joseph smith and it was long before his time.
Discuss the revelations concerning this event that were given to joseph smith in doctrine and covenants 3 and 10. Money digger joseph smith looking at a seer stone in a hat. On march 20, 1826, four years before publishing the book of mormon, joseph smith was tried in court and found guilty for deceiving josiah stowel into believing that he could locate hidden treasure through divination. Plates of gold follows josephs early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of the book of mormon and the founding of a new worldwide church.
The heavenly messenger told joseph smith that plates were of gold. Since the book of mormon plates that were translated by joseph smith are also there, including the. Mormon, chapter 6, verse 6 the book of mormon is over 500 pages long and that implies a lot of engraving on a lot of plates. Joseph smith was living on the family farm in manchester, new york, when he became famous for his story of finding gold plates. No film has touched my life as much as plates of gold. Choose from the five learning activities that are included to help those you are teaching understand why it is so important to prepare ourselves. Mary was visited by a stranger person who showed her the plates of gold and. Recalled josephs wife emma, no man could have dictated the writing of the manuscripts unless he was inspired. The film also details josephs personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and salvation from god. The style and angle it takes is a fairly unique one which may open the eyes of some and give people a realistic view of joseph smiths life. Translating the golden plates lds video encyclopedia. While this production wont measure up to films that cost much more money to make, i was very pleasantly surprised.
The sealed portion the final testament of jesus christ. Nor did they use the term gold plates or plates of gold. Joseph smith and the gold plates, by bill mckeever youtube. By james bishop the historicity of the golden plates according to joseph smith, the founder of mormonism, in 1823 the angel moroni guided him to some golden plates buried on a hill near to where he lived. Joseph smith translates the gold plates is to help everyone understand and recognize the influence of the holy ghost as well as to desire to be worthy of his constant companionship teaching thoughts. This lesson focuses on the four years between joseph learning about the plates and actually.
Perfect for family home evening or for primary 5 valiant lesson 4. Gold plates of the dimensions described by the witnesses would be too heavy on the order of 200 lbs to be realistically lifted and carried as joseph and others described. This 2001 ensign cover shows joseph smith translating the book of mormon by poring over the plates which is how many faithful latterday saints have been instructed to. Plates of gold is a mustsee for latterday saints or anyone who has heard the name of joseph smith. The film also details joseph s personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and salvation from god. Lucy mack smiths conjuror lucy mack smith, josephs mother, recalled a conjuror who tried to find the plates.
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