With matthew bellows, dalton blaine, sean bott, brandon luke bringhurst. Joseph smith receives the gold plates, by kenneth riley 62012. In april 1829 joseph smith, with oliver cowdery as scribe, began to translate the book of mormon by the gift and power of god. Copy of genealogical information in joseph smith sr. Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in. This kit will be available in your account on this store immediately after purchase. Once joseph and emma smith were settled in harmony, pennsylvania, joseph began to translate the gold plates.
Joseph described the plates as being 6 inches wide, 8 inches long, and something near 6 inches in thickness. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates are the source from which joseph smith said he translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith. If there would be a recent cinematic comparison to the film, it would likely be amazing grace, michael apteds marvelous telling of the story of william wilberforce. Did joseph smith really read the golden plates in a hat. The mormons and the ghost dance of 1890 south dakota. Director christian vuissa the errand of angels, one good man paints an intimate portrait of a complex man who, in spite of his human frailties, earnestly commits to serve god according to revelation he receives. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use.
In real life, joseph smith was 24 years old when the church was organized and would turn 25 later in that year. Based on these dimensions, mormon apostle john widtsoe suggested that if the gold were pure, the plates would weigh two hundred pounds, which would be a heavy weight for a man to carry, even though he were of the athletic type of joseph smith 4. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith. A piece of something resembling parchment would appear, and on that appeared the writing. Discover ways you can use these posters in your lesson. Josephs desire for and receiving of forgiveness the appearance of an angel first time mention of a local revival which did occur around 1823 as an external motivator for josephs unrest the revelation about gold plates. In 1836, others with joseph smith also saw visions and were ministered to by angels. Mirror films step into nineteenthcentury new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates also called the gold plates or in some 19thcentury literature, the golden bible are the source from which joseph smith said he translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith. How long did joseph smith have the golden plates and how long. Please click here to download the press kit for joseph smith. Joseph smith translates the gold plates church history. After joseph finished, other people were privileged to see the gold plates.
German deutsch greek hungarian magyar italian italiano. Prophet of the restoration movie on temple square, and many other seminary and sunday school shorter. History, circa summer 1832, page 2 the joseph smith papers. Book of mormon gold plates mormonism research ministry. This printable kit has four great learning activities that are fun and will engage the children. This german novella, published in 1814, recounts the story of a boy named anselmus in germany who magically meets an ancient and mystical archivist from the lost civilization of atlantis named. The sealed portionthe final testament of jesus christ is the sealed part of the gold plates from which the book of mormon was translated and published in 1830. Occult context of joseph smith s 1823 discovery of gold plates dan vogel duration. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture. German korean dutch tahitian spanish chinese thai english.
According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates also called the gold plates or in some 19thcentury literature, the golden bible are the source from which joseph smith claimed to have translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith. However, after he completed his translation, he was instructed to return the gold plates to the angel and bury them. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 35,008 views. But he did not actually start translating until the lord sent martin harris as a scribe. Crayons pencils black and white pictures for the children to color in the attention activity the football game is included in the download but is in a different file than the lesson. There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. Is there any evidence linking the magic and occult practices. How long did mormon prophet joseph smith have the gold plates. This profile of the german cultural community is just one of the many projects undertaken by the queensland partners in. Joseph smiths golden plate story debunked reasons for jesus. He retrieved these tablets of gold and translated the book of mormon from them. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be linked. This package is also part of our combo package for lessons 5,6,7,8 here. Joseph smith was living on the family farm in manchester, new york, when he became famous for his story of finding gold plates.
Released september 2nd, 2011, joseph smith volume 1. When angels visited him on the banks of the susquehanna river in 1829, oliver cowdary was present and saw the same vision. By james bishop the historicity of the golden plates according to joseph smith, the founder of mormonism, in 1823 the angel moroni guided him to some golden plates buried on a hill near to where he lived. Plates of gold, a feature length film about joseph s experience of preparing to receive the plates, getting them, hiding them, translating them and printing the book of mormon. Plates of gold, a feature length film about josephs experience of preparing to receive the plates, getting them, hiding them, translating them and printing the book of mormon. In this article they state that the archelogist believe that the plates that were found could be linked to joseph smith and were in fact the original gold plates from. Most latter day saints assume their authenticity as a matter of faith. He worked on it for several months while living in kirtland, ohio, but abandoned the project in november of the same year. This film is a must,see for latter,day saints or anyone who has heard the name of joseph smith. We first learn about them from the visit of the angel moroni to joseph smith on september 21, 1823. Translating the golden plates lds video encyclopedia.
Joseph smiths 1832 handwritten history and the first. Step into nineteenth,century new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. Apr 22, 2016 joseph smith would put the seer stone into a hat, and put his face in the hat, drawing it closely around his face to exclude the light. Mary was visited by a stranger person who showed her the plates of gold and encouraged her to be patient in her labors. Mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story from a german fairy tale. Perfect for family home evening or for primary 5 valiant lesson 4. Such accounts leave us to believe that smith and company literally saw tangible plates and artifacts, yet heber c. In subsequent accounts joseph smith will divide these elements between two visionary experiences separated by several years.
Latter day saint movement and engraved metal plates. Kimball, a member of the first presidency under brigham young, used the word vision in 1856 when he spoke of joseph smith and others seeing more records than ten men could carry. The text explained that the plates were an abridgment of other ancient records and were written by an american prophet named mormon and his son moroni. Joseph smith receives the gold plates purpose to help the children understand that when we are obedient and do our part, heavenly father will help us. May 04, 2010 to download and engage in more discussion on the video, go to. The official and authorized website of the sealed portion. Over the past several days there has been an article circulating by many members and non members a like of a team of archaeologists finding the gold plates while excavating a drumlin known as mormon hill or the cumorah. It focuses a lot on his relationship with emma too. Young even includes a sketch of one of the plates he saw at joseph s house in his diary ashment, p. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates. Plates of gold 2011 in hd online ansehen, schone joseph smith.
Have you found any reference where joseph smith actually called the hill of the golden plates cumorah. I am grateful to the prophet joseph smith and his efforts to translate the book of mormon. These witnesses have also recorded their testimonies, for in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established 2. She said no, it was not for her to see them, but she hefted and handled them. Lucy mack smith witnesses of the golden plates and book. The book of mormon comes forth presents a sharpened picture of an important segment of lds history. Jul 15, 2011 the history of joseph smith that contains the kinderhook plate statement was approved by brigham young, who himself was at joseph smith s house and saw the plates there. Given joseph s history of telling stories of ancient america to entertain his family presumably without the need for a hat or notes, joseph the skilled storyteller is the simplest explanation, which doesnt require joseph to successfully repeat the same hathiddenpage trick over and over and over again. Joseph smith translated the gold plates with the aid of seerstones, which he explained showed him the english translation of ancient characters. No germans, no holocaust is his succinct conclusion.
Perfect for primary 5 valiant lesson 7, or for family home evening. Joseph smith translates the gold plates is to help everyone understand and recognize the influence of the holy ghost as well as to desire to be worthy of his constant companionship teaching thoughts. Gold plates of the dimensions described by the witnesses would be too heavy on the order of 200 lbs to be realistically lifted and carried as joseph and others described. If you were genuinely curious about this, i would suggest that you read the following. Smith apparently collected these plates, took them home, and subsequently translated the. Aug 11, 2008 mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story from a german fairy tale. Orson pratt, an early church leader made these comments about the sealed portion of the gold plates. The golden plates a matching game with facts about joseph getting the gold plates. While this production wont measure up to films that cost much more money to make, i was very pleasantly surprised. Location of the gold plates angel retrieves gold plates. Joseph smith prepares to receive the gold plates to encourage the children to prepare themselves to serve jesus christ and their fellowmen. Discuss the revelations concerning this event that were given to joseph smith in doctrine and covenants 3 and 10.
It is a very heavy metal, its specific gravity being 19. Mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. Lucy mack smith was asked if she ever saw the plates during this time. This was his first attempt at recording his history. Joseph smith translates the gold plates teaching helps. New listing new joseph smith plates of gold mormon lds dvd. A pbs docudrama of the life of mormon leader some believe prophet joseph smith 180544. Nor did they use the term gold plates or plates of gold. I recently purchased a copy in the bluray format highly recommended and have come to appreciate the beauty and power of what christian vuissa has achieved with his film. Reports of gold plates being found stem from a fake news. These were the days never to be forgotten, oliver cowdery said of his time as joseph smiths scribe under the.
Nevertheless, smith stated that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by. Presidents of the church the church of jesus christ of latterday. Changing first vision accounts 183435 first vision account. Lucy wrote that although cowdery had questioned joseph sr. Smith translated the text of the book of mormon over the next several. He claimed that an angel named moroni had directed him to a buried stone box, containing a set of gold plates, covered with strange symbols. As a mormon, did you know about joseph smith using the stone.
Joseph smith and the gold plates, by bill mckeever youtube. Plates of gold is a chronicle of joseph smith s dustin harding early years leading up to the publication of the book of mormon and the founding of this new worldwide church. And, though i was an active participant in the scenes that transpired, and was present during the translation of the plates, and had cognizance of things as they transpired, it is marvelous to me, a marvel and a wonder, as much so as to any one else. Latter day saint movement and engraved metal plates wikipedia. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be. Joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter. Changing first vision accounts 183435 first vision. Mary whitmer 17781856 and her family hosted joseph smith, emma smith, and oliver cowdery as joseph completed the translation of the book of mormon in june 1829. Now she will read chap 1 of palmer and realize joseph smith did not even use gold plates to translate. It ended when the church was restored through joseph smith.
Smith said that two thirds of the plates were still sealed, and he was not able to view those pages. Mystery picture draw a mystery picture by answering questions about joseph smith getting the gold plates. Joseph smith receiving the gold plates mormons in transition. This lesson focuses on the four years between joseph learning about the plates and actually receiving. Dustin harding, lindsay farr, michael flynn, geoff hansen the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 42 min, and. On september 21, 1823, the angel moroni appeared to joseph smith and instructed him about a record engraved on thin goldlike sheets. The german sectarians of pennsylvania 16941708, 17081742, 17421800, all three volumes are by julius frederich sachse.
On july 20, 1832, joseph smith began writing a history of his life. To download and engage in more discussion on the video, go to. Joseph smith would put the seer stone into a hat, and put his face in the hat, drawing it closely around his face to exclude the light. The heavenly messenger told joseph smith that plates were of gold. Teach the children about joseph smith receiving the gold plates, moronis counsel to joseph concerning the safety of the gold plates, and joseph s efforts to protect the plates, as described in joseph smith history 1. The record, written by moroni 2, his father mormon, and other ancient inhabitants of the americas, was buried in a stone box in a hill not far from the smith residence. Jul 28, 2011 joseph s desire for and receiving of forgiveness the appearance of an angel first time mention of a local revival which did occur around 1823 as an external motivator for joseph s unrest the revelation about gold plates. Joseph smith first visited the hill cumorah and viewed the gold plates. Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in color, and composed of thin metallic pages engraved with. Neither joseph nor any of the witnesses said that the ancient record was made from solid gold. The golden plates upon which the book of mormon was written have had quite a history, and it is rather well documented. With john foss, anna daines, casey elliott, tom nacy warner. As i understand lds teaching, an angelperhaps moronishowed joseph smith the place where plates of gold had been hidden for many centuries.
About twothirds were sealed up, and joseph was commanded not to break the seal. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith finished translating the book of mormon. Plates of gold filme mit untertitel deutsch starten, fabelhafte joseph smith. Supposedly the angel moroni told joseph smith where gold plates were that would contain the fullness of the everlasting gospel and that these plates were written in reformed egyptian hieroglyphics. Occult context of joseph smiths 1823 discovery of gold plates dan vogel. This is one of the most real and humanizing portrayals of young joseph smith on film. Plates of gold 2011 a profile shows religious founder joseph smith jr. In 1830, an angel showed three other men, together with joseph smith, the golden plates on which the ancient record was recorded. They began translating april 12, 1828 until june 14,1828, after translating 116 pages, which martin harris lost while showing them to some friends and relatives.
Goldhagen relates the story of the murder of the european jews from the necessarily. Engraved metal plates hold a special significance in the latter day saint movement because in 1827, the founder of that religion, joseph smith, claimed to have obtained a set of engraved golden plates from an angel and from them translated the book of mormon, a religious text of that religious tradition. Plates of gold in top video format lauf, beeindruckende joseph smith. Mar 23, 2012 he was told that the information written on the sealed portion of the plates would be revealed in the lords own due time. Step into nineteenthcentury new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. This, along with her many questions over the years, will probably push her over the edge.
Choose from the five learning activities that are included to help those you are teaching understand why it is so important to prepare ourselves. Mar 12, 2019 occult context of joseph smith s 1823 discovery of gold plates dan vogel duration. Joseph smith translating joseph smith translating the gold plates. Click on any image below for a highres version of each. Well, first of all there is no such thing as reformed egyptian. When joseph receives the plates for the first time in 1827, he was almost 22 and the movie starts right before joseph marries emma, which was in january of 1827, a month after he turned 21. The story that chronicles the coming forth of the book of mormon. Plates of gold during it brief theatrical run and liked it. September 22 joseph receives the gold plates from the angel moroni at the hill cumorah and begins translation of the book of mormon with the help of the urim and thummim. Joseph smith receives the gold plates church of jesus christ. Although several witnesses said they saw the plates, smith said that he returned them to an angel after the translation was completed. The golden plates are a set of bound and engraved metal plates that latter day saint denominations believe are the source of joseph smiths translation of the book of mormon.
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