The Mystery of Mormonism: Golden Plates or Golden Hoax

Who is Joseph Smith, and why is he so important in Mormonism? Today, we’ll look at the historical figure who kicked off one of the biggest religions. We’ll talk about the early life of Joseph Smith, the Second Great Awakening, Joseph's First Vision of God, discovering the Golden Plates, and other interesting topics… WELCOME TO Religion CAMP! 🏕️

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Timestamps:

0:00 Welcome to History Camp

0:51 Who Was Joseph Smith

4:44 The Early Life of Joseph Smith

8:53 The Second Great Awakening

11:13 Joseph Smith’s Parents

12:22 Joseph's First Vision of God

14:10 Encounter With Moroni

17:29 Discovering The Golden Plates

21:30 Translating The Golden Plates + Publishing The Book of Mormon

23:50 Formation of The LDS Church

25:27 Joseph Smith Arrested For Necromancy

29:23 Mormons Move to The West

33:45 Smith Joins The Government

37:25 The Death of Joseph Smith

42:05 Polygamy In The LDS Church

43:50 Good Deeds of Joseph Smith

45:04 The Legacy of John Smith