Joseph Smith – The Establishment of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

This is the last of the Times and Seasons postings of Church History that I will include here. This issue was published in 1842 and included the official first church meeting of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/history-of-joseph-smith/39# Whilst the Book of Mormon was in the hands of the printer, we […]

Joseph Smith – A Doctrinally Confounding Message to Martin Harris

This is a continuation of the Times and Seasons published in 1842. This is a revelation given from God through Joseph Smith to Martin Harris. Martin thus far has experienced much. He was the first to help with the translation, with most of his work lost. As a repentant man, he later became a witness […]

Joseph Smith – The Printing of the Book of Mormon

This is a continuation of the History of the Church by Joseph Smith as recorded in the Times and Seasons. The section covers tell which publisher published the Book of Mormon and some information about the title page of the Book of Mormon. https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/history-of-joseph-smith/38 HISTORY OF JOSEPH SMITH. Continued. Meantime our translation drawing to a […]

Joseph Smith – Revelation on Basic Responsibilities of the Priesthood

Continuation of the History of the Church by Joseph Smith as published in 1842 in the Times and Seasons. https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/history-of-joseph-smith/34 HISTORY OF JOSEPH SMITH. Continued. In this manner did the Lord continue to give us instructions from time to time, concerning the duties which now devolved upon us, and among many other things of the […]

Joseph Smith – Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer are Directed to Look for the Future 12 Disciples

This continues the account recorded in 1842 in the Times and Seasons regarding the History of the Church. The group of Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, and the Whitmers (David and John) are at the very end of the translation of the Book of Mormon. Oliver and David are called even as Paul. They are directed […]

Joseph Smith – Early Command for Melchizedek Priesthood Ordinations Deferred

I am continuing from the Times and Seasons published in 1842 holding true to the original text. The translation of the Small Plates of Nephi portion of the Book of Mormon is continuing in the home of Peter Whitmer Sr. The witness of the 3 Witnesses and the 8 Witnesses have taken place. The translation […]