No film has touched my life as much as plates of gold. Sacrament program covers 30 designs download free latter day saint prints. Oh, no matter about joseph smith, he has gold plates, gold bibles, he is rich he dont want anything. 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. At first joseph spent a lot of time becoming familiar with the plates and the language in which they were written. Joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter. 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.
Wonderful my husband is not a member and he was very impressed. This particular attempt does not hit the mark at all. The book of mormon was unpopular before it was even given to joseph let alone translated and printed. Once joseph and emma smith were settled in harmony, pennsylvania, joseph began to. If you have any more references regarding this please post them here. Sep 11, 20 joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter. Plates of gold, a feature length film about josephs experience of preparing to receive the plates, getting them. Although joseph originally said there was a book deposited, written upon gold plates history of the church, vol. Plates of gold is a mustsee for latterday saints or anyone who has heard the name of joseph smith. It focuses a lot on his relationship with emma too. Mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story from a german fairy tale. Its hard to take the book of mormon for granted after watching this film. 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. 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.
Plates of gold during it brief theatrical run and liked it. Mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story. 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. As far as mormon cinema goes, joseph smith volume 1. Joseph translated the plates in about 3 months, and the book of mormon was first published in new york by e. And, though i was an active participant in the scenes that. Smith translated the text of the book of mormon over the next several.
End reason death 2nd mayor of nauvoo, illinois in office may 19, 1842 18420519 june 27, 1844 18440627. I recently purchased a copy in the bluray format highly recommended and have come to appreciate the beauty and power. Joseph translated the plates in about 3 months, and the book of mormon. Why didnt joseph smith keep one of the golden plates to. These records were engraven on plates which had the appearance of gold. Joseph smith was quite young and so was the actress that played emma. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith finished translating the book of mormon. The story that chronicles the coming forth of the book of mormon. Although born a farmer, joseph worked as an editor, entrepreneur and businessman. This printable kit has four great learning activities that are fun and will engage the children. To download and engage in more discussion on the video, go to. 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. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith.
Location of the gold plates angel retrieves gold plates. 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. Joseph smith said that each plate was not quite so thick as common tin. Joseph smith allegedly threw the gold plates into the arms of his 14 year old sister katherine while running from the mob source.
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. Apr 29, 2006 when josephs mother, lucy, confronted them, they replied. While this production wont measure up to films that cost much more money to make, i was very pleasantly surprised. Joseph smith accepted these plates as authentic and even claimed that he had translated a portion of them. Discuss the revelations concerning this event that were given to joseph smith in doctrine and covenants 3 and 10. How did joseph smith translate the plates from which the. 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. Occult context of joseph smith s 1823 discovery of gold plates dan vogel duration. 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. The heavenly messenger told joseph smith that plates were of gold. Brigham young, sidney rigdon, joseph smith iii, and at least four others each claimed succession. Express your appreciation for the example and diligence of joseph smith as he faced many problems and challenges in protecting the gold plates.
Ill be up front with what i think is the heart of the matter, then ill get to two more normal reasons. It is only the second half of the film that centers on joseph s dealing with the plates of gold. Please click here to download the press kit for joseph smith. Joseph smith and the translation of the gold plates. Click on any image below for a highres version of each. Honestly, what good would it have done to even keep the whole set. With matthew bellows, dalton blaine, sean bott, brandon luke bringhurst. Once joseph and emma smith were settled in harmony, pennsylvania, joseph began to translate the gold plates. He claimed that an angel named moroni had directed him to a buried. 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. 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. Joseph smith was living on the family farm in manchester, new york, when he became famous for his story of finding gold plates.
What was the weight of the golden plates from which joseph. I learned a lot of new things about joseph smith and the coming forth of the book of mormon. 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. That the characters on the plates were translated via joseph smith and the urim and thummim. One of the missionaries was a weightlifter, the other was a science graduate.
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. Step into nineteenthcentury new england and experience the story of one of the. Furthermore, page 55 clearly records joseph smith himself saying the plates were seen in a vision. The appearance of the plates found by joseph smith is described by many of the early church leaders. 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. Perfect for family home evening or primary 5 valiant lesson 6. The record, engraved on gold plates, gave the history of a people who lived on the american continent during the time of christ. 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. We first learn about them from the visit of the angel moroni to joseph smith on september 21, 1823. This allows for mistakes in grammar while preserving the divinity of the book. Moronis warnings were realized shortly after joseph received the.
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. 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. First of all, joseph never said the plates were made of gold, but he said that they had. 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. Many of the actors were significantly younger than they usually are in such films. Frank russo investigator 95, 2004 march two mormons visited me for the first time ever, in 1968, when i was only 14. 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. This kit will be available in your account on this store immediately after purchase. 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. 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. In real life, joseph smith was 24 years old when the church was organized and would turn 25 later in that year.
We first learn about them from the visit of the angel moroni to joseph smith on. Testimony of the prophet joseph smith, front of 20 edition of the book of mormon. Step into nineteenth,century new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. 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. Initially, the film appeas to be as much, or more about joseph and emmas relationship than it is about the golden plates. Aside from joseph smith, the first person to view the gold plates was a woman. Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in. One might ask, if the plates really lie hidden in the hill cumorah, why not excavate it and prove to the world. To start off i read this quote to the kids from the prophet, joseph smith. Mar 03, 2006 what happened to the golden plates after joseph smith finished translating the book of mormon. 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. This film is a must,see for latter,day saints or anyone who has heard the name of joseph smith.
How long did mormon prophet joseph smith have the gold plates. Step into nineteenthcentury new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. Plates of gold synopsis mormon founder joseph smith jr. 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. Joseph smiths golden plate story debunked reasons for jesus. Joseph described the plates as being 6 inches wide, 8 inches long, and something near 6 inches in thickness. Problems with the gold plates of the book of mormon.
Plates of gold 2011 a profile shows religious founder joseph smith jr. Have you found any reference where joseph smith actually called the hill of the golden. Joseph smiths gold plates philosophies of men mingled. But his calling is not without turmoil and sacrifice for both joseph and his young bride, emma. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing joseph smith volume 1. Joseph smith translated two sets of plates book of.
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. Use these free printables for the scripture found in alma 37. The first time joseph smith tried to take the plates he was shocked he couldnt take themliterally. Kimball, kinderhook plates brought to joseph smith appear to be a nineteenthcentury hoax, ensign 11 august 1981. The evidence comes from the diary of william clayton, joseph smiths private secretary. When joseph receives the plates for the first time in 1827, he was almost 22 and the movie. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be linked. According to mormon belief, the book of mormon was inscribed on golden plates by generations of prophets, quoted and abridged by the prophethistorian. Joseph smith receives the gold plates, by kenneth riley 62012.
Have you found any reference where joseph smith actually called the hill of the golden plates cumorah. Joseph smith allegedly threw the gold plates into the arms. The pair must endure rejection and persecution as they labor to know and do the will of the lord. Mar 12, 2007 we do know that gold weighs about 1200 pounds per cubic foot.
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