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The Joseph Smith Papers
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About The Joseph Smith Papers
The Joseph Smith Papers is a documentary TV series that premiered on February 2, 2009. It has 2 seasons and 94 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 4 "Joseph Smith Tour--Part 1: New England", aired on April 22, 2012.
This intriguing documentary explores the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, edit, and present the papers of, by, and directly related to the Latter-day Saint Prophet Joseph Smith.
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94 episodes · 2 seasons
Season 1
2009 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 17 years ago
The Joseph Smith Papers Project illuminates the Prophet Joseph and the Restoration. Larry H. Miller and KJZZ Television partnered with the Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a variety of prominent scholars to discuss the project, the documents, and the life and work of Joseph Smith.
The Joseph Smith Papers Season 1 release dates →- E51
51. Who Will Lead? Who Will Follow?
Discuss the contention that arose over who would succeed Joseph Smith.
- E50
50. Lamentation and Leadership
Scholars discuss the extraordinary events that led to consolidation of the Church's new leadership.
- E49
49. Martyrdom
Learn about the events leading to the deaths of Joseph and Hyrum Smith.
- E48
48. Joseph Smith for President
Follow the Prophet's very unique entry into national politics including his opinions on the role of government.
- E47
47. Gathering Clouds
Join scholars to discuss the fear and frustration of non-Mormons when Latter-day Saints became a political force.
- E46
46. Going International
Explore the early foreign missions of the Church in Canada, the British Isles, Palestine, and the Pacific islands.
- E45
45. Living by the Law
Legal scholars document the legal wrangling that kept the Prophet on the defense during the Nauvoo years.
- E44
44. Joseph and the Relief Society
Scholars examine the first meetings of the Relief Society, including the admonition that the organization become a vital source in the church.
- E43
43. Doctrines of Salvation
Examine a period of time in the early Church as Joseph introduces the doctrines that made the construction of a temple extremely urgent.
- E42
42. A Pearl of Great Price
Recount the story of how a remarkable find in Egypt ended up half a world away in the hands of the one man who could translate the Abrahamic text.
- E41
41. Jewel on the Mississippi
Review the remarkable design, organization of labor, and confluence of expertise that created the most notable structure along the Mississippi River.
- E40
40. Joseph Smith's Sermons
Discuss how the Saints viewed the difference between Joseph's preaching and the revelations he received from God.
- E39
39. "I Can Do Nothing for You"
Recount the meeting of the Prophet and the president in 1839, and learn Smith's candid assessment of the people and power of the nation's capital.
- E38
38. Nauvoo Beginnings
Historians document the beginnings of Nauvoo, the beautiful city, and the implications from Joseph that it wouldn't last for long.
- E37
37. Land, Joseph and "Justice" in Missouri
Historians show how "the law" in Missouri held Joseph hostage to "legally" rid itself of Mormons.
- E36
36. The Mission of the Twelve to England
Detail the experience that transformed a group of faithful young men into a quorum who had great influence in the British Isles.
- E35
35. Suffering and Salvationa
With an extermination order in effect, thousands of destitute Saints huddled together in desperate circumstances in Missouri. The exodus begins.
- E34
34. Liberty Jail
For Joseph Smith, Liberty Jail provided an experience that would be described as the most important leadership training the Prophet would receive.
- E33
33. The Mormon War
Historians recount the pivotal days that would eventually lead to expulsion from Missouri, captivity at Liberty, and a trek out West
- E32
32. Joseph Smith and the Law--Part 2
Study the lawsuits Joseph faced throughout his life from his first encounter with the law at age 13 to the case of the Kirtland Safety Society.
- E31
31. Joseph Smith and the Law--Part 1
Hundreds of newly discovered legal documents paint a new impression of the litigious environment surrounding the Mormon leader.
- E30
30. Crisis in Kirtland
Recount the dark days of Kirtland: financial failure, a riot in the temple, betrayal, and mutiny.
- E29
29. Zion's Camp
Travel through four states with 200 men to learn that the mission of Zion's Camp was more about the lessons of a journey than about the destination.
- E28
28. Zion
Examine the idea of Zion and the role mobs and Mormons alike played in its failure. It was the greatest city that never came to be.
- E27
27. The Kirtland Temple: An Endowment of Power
Examine the few yet remarkable days in Kirtland that culminated with the appearance of the Savior.
- E26
26. Visions and Blessings, Tar and Feathers
Revisit the night when Joseph was tarred and feathered. Then, explore the difficulties and joys the Saints faced in their efforts to build a temple.
- E25
25. Kirtland Beginnings
Scholars discuss the years in Kirtland that were filled with miracles, divine revelation, and instruction.
- E24
24. April 6, 1830
Learn about the events surrounding the organization of the Church, including why six men were to become the founding fathers of Mormonism.
- E23
23. Joseph Smith the Radical
The Prophet's claim to direct revelation was extremely radical. Nevertheless, the revelation he received restored doctrine and structured the Church.
- E22
22. The Letters of Joseph and Emma
Church history scholars review the papers that may have meant more to Joseph than any others: the letters between the Prophet and his wife.
- E21
21. Joseph's New Translation--Part 2
Observe in detail the changes that Joseph made to restore the "plain and precious" meanings of the Bible.
- E20
20. Joseph's New Translation--Part 1
Learn the history of Joseph's new translation of the Bible. Despite its significance, the manuscript was lost to the Church for over a century.
- E19
19. Saving Joseph's Leg
Learn how Joseph and his family lived within a few miles of the only man alive who could have saved Joseph's life.
- E18
18. They Met the Prophet
Enjoy vibrant descriptions from those who met the Prophet. Whether one believed him or not, meeting Joseph Smith always left a deep impression.
- E17
17. Oliver's Story
Study the life of Oliver Cowdery and witness his participation in the events of the Restoration, his apostasy, and his powerful closing testimony.
- E16
16. Joseph's Journals
Explore the Prophet's personal journals to learn of his shortcomings, interpersonal conflicts, and challenges in leading the Saints into the future.
- E15
15. History of a History
Dean Jesse discusses Joseph's anxiety over keeping the history of a work that would change human events.
- E14
14. A Mother's Account
Examine the origin, motivation, and accuracy of "The History of the Prophet Joseph Smith" by Lucy Mack Smith.
- E13
13. Printing the Book of Mormon
Review the time-consuming process of typesetting a 600-page book with nineteenth-century equipment.
- E12
12. The Translation of the Book of Mormon
Explore portions of the original manuscripts of the Book of Mormon and study the remarkable principles and questions that continue to surface.
- E11
11. The Papers People--Part 2
Survey the complete process of gathering, scrutinizing, and organizing documents for publication.
- E10
10. The Papers People--Part 1
Meet five of the scholars whose work is central to compiling a complete and accurate documentary of Joseph Smith.
- E9
9. Priesthood
Review the remarkable events surrounding the restoration of the priesthood and pinpoint the appearance of the three ancient apostles.
- E8
8. Harmony
Harmony is a story of miracles that would become the foundation for the restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ in the latter-days.
- E7
7. The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon
Review the remarkable relationship between Joseph and the angel Moroni.
- E6
6. Four Accounts
Study Joseph's four accounts of the First Vision and the context that helps clarify the variations.
- E5
5. First Vision Beginnings
Hear the four versions of the First Vision given by the Prophet.
- E4
4. Palmyra
Palmyra is where young Joseph Smith and his family found themselves scraping to buy a farm, building a home, and then losing it all.
- E3
3. Joseph's America
Review the remarkable parallels between a young nation and its newest religion as they each struggled to develop their identity and destiny.
Season 2
2012 · 42 episodes · Last episode: 14 years ago
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
The Joseph Smith Papers Season 2 release dates →- E42
42. Season Finale
Get an overview of the whole project.
- E41
41. Part 2, Question and Answer Forum
Scholars from the project answer questions on skepticism, law and justice, and more.
- E40
40. Part 1, Question and Answer Forum, Conference Cent
Join a panel of Latter-day Saint scholars as they answer questions posed by students.
- E39
39. Early Members--Part 5: Eliza & Lorenzo Snow
Meet the Snows, whose deep imprints on the Church are still felt today.
- E38
38. Early Members, Part 4: Martin Harris and the John
Review the lives of several prominent Latter-day Saints.
- E37
37. Early Members--Part 3: William Clayton and the Knight Family
Review the lives of several prominent Latter-day Saints.
- E36
36. Early Members--Part 2: The Pratt Brothers, Parley and Orson
Meet Parley and Orson Pratt.
- E35
35. Early Members--Part 1: Hyrum Smith
Recall the influential role Hyrum played in the Restoration.
- E34
34. The Pure Religion of Joseph Smith
Peer into the heart of the Prophet to examine his Christian beliefs.
- E33
33. Liberty Jail Letters
Dissect the letters dictated by Joseph Smith while in Liberty Jail.
- E32
32. Doctrine and Covenants 76
Revisit the setting and circumstances of the revelation on the afterlife in Doctrine and Covenants.
- E31
31. Joseph Smith, the Statesman
Examine the Prophet's loyalty to the Constitution.
- E30
30. Word of Wisdom
Review the circumstances that led to the revelation on the Word of Wisdom.
- E29
29. Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 3
Get introduced to the intricate treatment of documents containing revelations received by Joseph.
- E28
28. Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 2
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
- E27
27. Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 1
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
- E26
26. Pearl of Great Price
Scholars discuss the eventful history of the Pearl of Great Price.
- E25
25. Revelations and Translations--Part 5: Coming Forth of the Doctrine and Covenants
Scholars discuss the genealogy of the Doctrine and Covenants.
- E24
24. Revelations and Translations--Part 4: Doctrine and Covenants
Learn of the origins of the Doctrine and Covenants.
- E23
23. Revelations and Translations--Part 3: Book of Mormon
Scholars examine the forms and structure of language in the Book of Mormon.
- E22
22. Revelations and Translations--Part 2: Book of Mormon
Scholars discuss Martin Harris and the lost manuscript.
- E21
21. Revelations and Translations--Part 1: Book of Mormon
Scholars discuss the revelations received by the Prophet.
- E20
20. First Vision--Part 5
Scholars discuss what Joseph learned about the physical nature of God.
- E19
19. First Vision--Part 4
Scholars provide a panoramic view of the First Vision and address purported inconsistencies.
- E18
18. First Vision--Part 3
Scholars detail the emergence of the official version of the First Vision.
- E17
17. First Vision--Part 2
Scholars present an intimate view of the actual document wherein Joseph describes the First Vision.
- E16
16. First Vision--Part 1
Scholars provide perspectives on how we have come to view the First Vision.
- E15
15. The Music of Early Mormonism--Part 2
Examine the history of hymn books.
- E14
14. The Music of Early Mormonism--Part 1
Scholars discuss the revelation directed to Emma Smith.
- E13
13. Teachings of Joseph Smith--Part 2
Learn of the monumental Teachings of the Presidents of the Church—Joseph Smith manual.
- E12
12. Teachings of Joseph Smith--Part 1
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
- E11
11. The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 3
Acknowledge the thousands of descendants of Joseph and Emma.
- E10
10. The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 2
Learn more about the Smith family.
- E9
9. The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 1
Meet the two people who influenced Joseph Smith the most.
- E8
8. Joseph Smith Tour--Part 5: Illinois
Visit Nauvoo, Illinois, and learn of the significance of the original Nauvoo Temple.
- E7
7. Joseph Smith Tour--Part 4: Missouri and Illinois
Discuss the significance of the City of Zion and recount the Saints' most severe persecution.
- E6
6. Joseph Smith Tour--Part 3: Ohio
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
- E5
5. Joseph Smith Tour Part 2: New York and Pennsylvania
Move through New York and Pennsylvania and through the beginnings of Mormonism.
- E4
4. Joseph Smith Tour--Part 1: New England
Scholars visit New England, where the Smiths and the Macks, Joseph's noble heritage, originated.
- E3
3. Impressions of a Prophet--Part 2
Examine the increased interest in the Mormon prophet from those outside the faith.
- E2
2. Impressions of a Prophet--Part 1
Scholars recount the status of some of the many biographies and histories profiling the Prophet.
- E1
1. Persona of a Prophet
Scholars address some compelling questions, such as how Joseph's physical stature.
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The Joseph Smith Papers FAQ
Will there be new episodes of The Joseph Smith Papers?
The Joseph Smith Papers has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on April 22, 2012.
When did the latest episode of The Joseph Smith Papers come out?
The most recent episode of The Joseph Smith Papers, Season 2 Episode 4 "Joseph Smith Tour--Part 1: New England", aired on April 22, 2012.
How many seasons of The Joseph Smith Papers are there?
The Joseph Smith Papers has 2 seasons with 94 episodes in total.
When did The Joseph Smith Papers first air?
The Joseph Smith Papers first aired on February 2, 2009.
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