Joseph Smith History 1:1-26: Dr. Steven Harper: Part I

This book is a visual panorama of history, spanning 40 centuries before Christ and 20 centuries after his birth. It includes historical geography, comparative chronology of various nations, images of sculptures and costumes, ethnologies, and more. The chart is based on the famous Victoria wall chart first published in 1890 but updated with new maps, charts, and information up to the 21st century. It covers the Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Worlds and can be displayed on the wall or used as an educational reference.

This book by Steven C. Harper presents all known accounts of Joseph Smith's First Vision written during his lifetime. Harper places these accounts within the historical context of Joseph Smith's family, community, and culture. He provides a detailed analysis of each account, comparing and contrasting the various versions, and addresses controversial issues such as the timing of the vision and the nature of God and Jesus Christ. The book also explores the broader context of religious revivalism in America during the early 19th century and the impact of the First Vision on the Latter-day Saint movement. Harper's work is characterized by its objective examination of the historical evidence, helping readers to form their own informed conclusions about the vision.