The First Vision: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast Episode 1: "An Unusual Excitement"
Jan 3, 2020
Exploration of social, cultural, and economic factors leading to religious fervor in early 19th-century America. Discussion on Methodism expansion and migration trends. Impact of Erie Canal on religious revivalism in Western New York, setting the stage for Joseph Smith's divine encounter.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Exploring Religious Beliefs, Migration, and Methodism in 19th Century America
04:56 • 2min
Seeking New Horizons: Migration and Religious Revival in Western New York
07:00 • 3min
Religious and Social Context in Early 19th-century America
10:00 • 2min
The Impact of the Erie Canal and Cultural Changes on Religious Revivalism
12:12 • 6min