Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in. 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. Sep 11, 20 joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter. 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. How did joseph smith translate the plates from which the. We first learn about them from the visit of the angel moroni to joseph smith on. 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.
Help those you are teaching understand the importance of listening and heeding the answers we receive from heavenly father, as they learn about the lost 116 manuscript pages. Since gold weighs 1,204 pounds per cubic foot, we can agree with lds apostle john widtsoe who said, if the gold were pure, the plates would weigh two hundred pounds, which would. Joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter. Although born a farmer, joseph worked as an editor, entrepreneur and businessman. Perfect for family home evening or primary 5 valiant lesson 6. 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. Given the dimensions by smith, some have concluded that the plates could have weighed as much as 234 pounds to as little as 100 pounds. Plates of gold synopsis mormon founder joseph smith jr. Joseph smith 1st president of the church of christ later the church of jesus christ of latter day saints april 6, 1830 18300406 june 27, 1844 18440627 successor disputed. There are many who argue that because the original manuscript of the book of mormon, or in other words, the golden plates themselves that contained the ancient record were allegedly taken by an. These records were engraven on plates which had the appearance of gold. Its hard to take the book of mormon for granted after watching this film. I learned a lot of new things about joseph smith and the coming forth of the book of mormon.
Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be linked. Once joseph and emma smith were settled in harmony, pennsylvania, joseph began to. Joseph smith said that the ancient records were engraved on plates which had the appearance of gold, each plate was six inches wide and eight inches long, and not quite so thick as common tin. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who. Joseph described the plates as being 6 inches wide, 8 inches long, and something near 6 inches in thickness. Plates of gold 2011 a profile shows religious founder joseph smith jr. Oh, no matter about joseph smith, he has gold plates, gold bibles, he is rich he dont want anything. Joseph smiths gold plates philosophies of men mingled.
With matthew bellows, dalton blaine, sean bott, brandon luke bringhurst. Please click here to download the press kit for joseph smith. And, though i was an active participant in the scenes that. Plates of gold is a mustsee for latterday saints or anyone who has heard the name of joseph smith. When joseph receives the plates for the first time in 1827, he was almost 22 and the movie.
It is a very heavy metal, its specific gravity being 19. As far as mormon cinema goes, joseph smith volume 1. Aside from joseph smith, the first person to view the gold plates was a woman. This film is a must,see for latter,day saints or anyone who has heard the name of joseph smith. Mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story from a german fairy tale. What was the weight of the golden plates from which joseph.
The record, engraved on gold plates, gave the history of a people who lived on the american continent during the time of christ. Why didnt joseph smith keep one of the golden plates to. Joseph smith was quite young and so was the actress that played emma. Mar 03, 2006 what happened to the golden plates after joseph smith finished translating the book of mormon.
It is very possible that the witnesses to the book of mormon may have been shown some plates cut from a sheet of rolled metal which had been coated with gold or something that had the appearance of gold. Use these free printables for the scripture found in alma 37. That some years ago, a spirit had appeared to joseph his son, in a vision, and informed him that in a certain place there was a. Notice in the ole jensen statement, martin is telling of an incident in which he, porter rockwell and another perhaps joseph smith, were involved in a treasure dig at cumorah after joseph had received the plates where they were looking for more plates of gold or something and they found a stone box. 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. End reason death 2nd mayor of nauvoo, illinois in office may 19, 1842 18420519 june 27, 1844 18440627. Testimony of the prophet joseph smith, front of 20 edition of the book of mormon.
Smith translated the text of the book of mormon over the next several. First of all, joseph never said the plates were made of gold, but he said that they had. Sacrament program covers 30 designs download free latter day saint prints. This allows for mistakes in grammar while preserving the divinity of the book. Mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story.
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. Joseph smith accepted these plates as authentic and even claimed that he had translated a portion of them. This particular attempt does not hit the mark at all. Joseph smith translates the gold plates to help the children understand and recognize the influence of the holy ghost and desire to be worthy of his companionship. I recently purchased a copy in the bluray format highly recommended and have come to appreciate the beauty and power. Plates of gold during it brief theatrical run and liked it. Joseph translated the plates in about 3 months, and the book of mormon. Kimball, kinderhook plates brought to joseph smith appear to be a nineteenthcentury hoax, ensign 11 august 1981. No film has touched my life as much as plates of gold. The appearance of the plates found by joseph smith is described by many of the early church leaders. At first joseph spent a lot of time becoming familiar with the plates and the language in which they were written.
Plates of gold, a feature length film about josephs experience of preparing to receive the plates, getting them. Step into nineteenth,century new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. Honestly, what good would it have done to even keep the whole set. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing joseph smith volume 1. 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. 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.
Problems with the gold plates of the book of mormon. That the characters on the plates were translated via joseph smith and the urim and thummim. To download and engage in more discussion on the video, go to. Joseph smith was living on the family farm in manchester, new york, when he became famous for his story of finding gold plates. Brigham young, sidney rigdon, joseph smith iii, and at least four others each claimed succession. The golden plates upon which the book of mormon was written have had quite a history, and it is rather well documented. While this production wont measure up to films that cost much more money to make, i was very pleasantly surprised. Mar 12, 2007 we do know that gold weighs about 1200 pounds per cubic foot. Location of the gold plates angel retrieves gold plates. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be. If you have any more references regarding this please post them here. Initially, the film appeas to be as much, or more about joseph and emmas relationship than it is about the golden plates.
This package is also part of our combo package for lessons 5,6,7,8 here. Joseph smith allegedly threw the gold plates into the arms. Apr 29, 2006 when josephs mother, lucy, confronted them, they replied. The evidence comes from the diary of william clayton, joseph smiths private secretary. It is only the second half of the film that centers on joseph s dealing with the plates of gold. Joseph smiths golden plate story debunked reasons for jesus. Have you found any reference where joseph smith actually called the hill of the golden. Dec 19, 2010 heres some info about the gold plates. Wonderful my husband is not a member and he was very impressed. They were filled with engravings, in egyptian characters, and bound together in a volume as the leaves of a book, with three rings running through the whole. Discuss the revelations concerning this event that were given to joseph smith in doctrine and covenants 3 and 10.
What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith finished translating the book of mormon. Joseph smith begins to translate the gold plates remember the purpose is to help everyone understand that we should be seeking heavenly fathers answers and be willing to follow his guidance when we pray. Frank russo investigator 95, 2004 march two mormons visited me for the first time ever, in 1968, when i was only 14. He claimed that an angel named moroni had directed him to a buried. Moronis warnings were realized shortly after joseph received the. One of the missionaries was a weightlifter, the other was a science graduate. Furthermore, page 55 clearly records joseph smith himself saying the plates were seen in a vision. This kit will be available in your account on this store immediately after purchase. Ill be up front with what i think is the heart of the matter, then ill get to two more normal reasons. But his calling is not without turmoil and sacrifice for both joseph and his young bride, emma. 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.
Although joseph originally said there was a book deposited, written upon gold plates history of the church, vol. We first learn about them from the visit of the angel moroni to joseph smith on september 21, 1823. One might ask, if the plates really lie hidden in the hill cumorah, why not excavate it and prove to the world. Click on any image below for a highres version of each. It focuses a lot on his relationship with emma too. Joseph smith translated two sets of plates book of. Joseph translated the plates in about 3 months, and the book of mormon was first published in new york by e. Joseph smiths mother, lucy mack smith, wrote that after the first visits of moroni, joseph continued to receive instructions from the lord, and we continued to get the children together every evening for the purpose of listening while he gave us a relation of the same. The heavenly messenger told joseph smith that plates were of gold. 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. Many of the actors were significantly younger than they usually are in such films. Once joseph and emma smith were settled in harmony, pennsylvania, joseph began to translate the gold plates. In the book of mormon, joseph smith is supposed to have. This printable kit has four great learning activities that are fun and will engage the children.
Joseph smith translates the gold plates teaching helps. Joseph smith and the translation of the gold plates. Perfect for primary 5 valiant lesson 7, or for family home evening. Joseph smith said that each plate was not quite so thick as common tin. In real life, joseph smith was 24 years old when the church was organized and would turn 25 later in that year. Step into nineteenthcentury new england and experience the story of one of the. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith. How long did mormon prophet joseph smith have the gold plates.
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. The first time joseph smith tried to take the plates he was shocked he couldnt take themliterally. According to mormon belief, the book of mormon was inscribed on golden plates by generations of prophets, quoted and abridged by the prophethistorian. 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. The book of mormon was unpopular before it was even given to joseph let alone translated and printed. Therefore, it seems logical that we should look to them to know positively how joseph smith translated the gold plates, which translation became the book of mormon. Step into nineteenthcentury new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. Have you found any reference where joseph smith actually called the hill of the golden plates cumorah. Joseph smith receives the gold plates, by kenneth riley 62012.
To start off i read this quote to the kids from the prophet, joseph smith. Joseph smith and the gold plates, by bill mckeever youtube. Occult context of joseph smith s 1823 discovery of gold plates dan vogel duration. The pair must endure rejection and persecution as they labor to know and do the will of the lord. Joseph smith allegedly threw the gold plates into the arms of his 14 year old sister katherine while running from the mob source. The story that chronicles the coming forth of the book of mormon. Joseph smith, the prophet and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormons tells us that the book of mormon was translated from some golden.
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