The Joseph Smith PapersSeason 22012 · 42 episodesExplore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.MoreEpisodes1Persona of a ProphetScholars address some compelling questions, such as how Joseph's physical stature.2Impressions of a Prophet--Part 1Scholars recount the status of some of the many biographies and histories profiling the Prophet.3Impressions of a Prophet--Part 2Examine the increased interest in the Mormon prophet from those outside the faith.4Joseph Smith Tour--Part 1: New EnglandScholars visit New England, where the Smiths and the Macks, Joseph's noble heritage, originated.5Joseph Smith Tour Part 2: New York and PennsylvaniaMove through New York and Pennsylvania and through the beginnings of Mormonism.6Joseph Smith Tour--Part 3: OhioExplore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.7Joseph Smith Tour--Part 4: Missouri and IllinoisDiscuss the significance of the City of Zion and recount the Saints' most severe persecution.8Joseph Smith Tour--Part 5: IllinoisVisit Nauvoo, Illinois, and learn of the significance of the original Nauvoo Temple.9The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 1Meet the two people who influenced Joseph Smith the most.10The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 2Learn more about the Smith family.11The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 3Acknowledge the thousands of descendants of Joseph and Emma.12Teachings of Joseph Smith--Part 1Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.13Teachings of Joseph Smith--Part 2Learn of the monumental Teachings of the Presidents of the Church—Joseph Smith manual.14The Music of Early Mormonism--Part 1Scholars discuss the revelation directed to Emma Smith.15The Music of Early Mormonism--Part 2Examine the history of hymn books.16First Vision--Part 1Scholars provide perspectives on how we have come to view the First Vision.17First Vision--Part 2Scholars present an intimate view of the actual document wherein Joseph describes the First Vision.18First Vision--Part 3Scholars detail the emergence of the official version of the First Vision.19First Vision--Part 4Scholars provide a panoramic view of the First Vision and address purported inconsistencies.20First Vision--Part 5Scholars discuss what Joseph learned about the physical nature of God.21Revelations and Translations--Part 1: Book of MormonScholars discuss the revelations received by the Prophet.22Revelations and Translations--Part 2: Book of MormonScholars discuss Martin Harris and the lost manuscript.23Revelations and Translations--Part 3: Book of MormonScholars examine the forms and structure of language in the Book of Mormon.24Revelations and Translations--Part 4: Doctrine and CovenantsLearn of the origins of the Doctrine and Covenants.25Revelations and Translations--Part 5: Coming Forth of the Doctrine and CovenantsScholars discuss the genealogy of the Doctrine and Covenants.26Pearl of Great PriceScholars discuss the eventful history of the Pearl of Great Price.27Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 1Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.28Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 2Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.29Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 3Get introduced to the intricate treatment of documents containing revelations received by Joseph.30Word of WisdomReview the circumstances that led to the revelation on the Word of Wisdom.31Joseph Smith, the StatesmanExamine the Prophet's loyalty to the Constitution.32Doctrine and Covenants 76Revisit the setting and circumstances of the revelation on the afterlife in Doctrine and Covenants.33Liberty Jail LettersDissect the letters dictated by Joseph Smith while in Liberty Jail.34The Pure Religion of Joseph SmithPeer into the heart of the Prophet to examine his Christian beliefs.35Early Members--Part 1: Hyrum SmithRecall the influential role Hyrum played in the Restoration.36Early Members--Part 2: The Pratt Brothers, Parley and OrsonMeet Parley and Orson Pratt.37Early Members--Part 3: William Clayton and the Knight FamilyReview the lives of several prominent Latter-day Saints.38Early Members, Part 4: Martin Harris and the JohnReview the lives of several prominent Latter-day Saints.39Early Members--Part 5: Eliza & Lorenzo SnowMeet the Snows, whose deep imprints on the Church are still felt today.40Part 1, Question and Answer Forum, Conference CentJoin a panel of Latter-day Saint scholars as they answer questions posed by students.41Part 2, Question and Answer ForumScholars from the project answer questions on skepticism, law and justice, and more.42Season FinaleGet an overview of the whole project.Season 1
