Study and Faith Late Appearance of First Vision Accounts with Dr. Steven C. Harper
May 27, 2024
Dr. Steven C. Harper, an expert on late accounts of the First Vision, discusses why Joseph Fielding Smith may have hidden one of the accounts. Topics include who Joseph shared the vision with, overcoming bias, and the delayed disclosure of the vision. The discussion also explores the complexities of interpreting historical events and the challenges of reconciling new information with existing beliefs.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
In-depth Discussion on the First Vision and Joseph Smith
02:46 • 4min
Exploring Cognitive Dissonance in Response to Historical Accounts
06:37 • 2min
Interpreting Historical Events and First Vision Accounts
08:12 • 23min
Analysis of Early Accounts of the First Vision by Joseph Smith
30:58 • 12min
The Hidden and Revealed Autobiography Pages of Joseph Smith
42:29 • 13min
Faith in Jesus Christ and the Restored Gospel
55:42 • 5min