Treasure Digging & the First Vision - Joseph Smith Podcast Ep. 2 w/ John Turner | Ep. 2026
Mormon Stories Podcast
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From Treasure Hunting to Prophecy
This chapter explores Joseph Smith's unlikely shift from treasure hunting to creating the Book of Mormon amidst economic struggles and societal pressures. It examines the legitimacy of his prophetic claims and the controversies that arose from his past, including accusations of fraud and an infamous trial. The narrative highlights the complex interplay of early family dynamics, storytelling, and cultural influences that shaped Smith's religious journey.
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