Miscellaneous early sources 18301842, miscellaneous late sources 18451956, miscellaneous nonresident sources 18301925, and miscellaneous documents census records, land deeds, tax rolls, court records, etc. Vogel was awarded the best book award in september 2004 by the john. Dan vogel is the editor of the fivevolume series early mormon documents, winner of best documentary book awards from both the mormon history association and the john whitmer historical association. Mormon counterfeiting the secret history of the mormon. Dan vogel comp and ed early mormon documents vol i salt lake city signature books 1996 xvi 708 ppap map illustrations bibliography index 349534.
The one hundred and one documents in this third volume are arranged into four sections. Manuscripts dealing with all aspects of mormon history are welcome, including twentiethcentury and contemporary history, regional and local history, folklore, historiography, womens history, and ethnicminorities history. Also reprinted in vogel, early mormon documents, 1. Foster dan vogel, an independent researcher, writer, and author of works such as indian origins and the book of mormon and religious seekers and the advent of mormonism, is the editor of a collection of documents concerning early mormon history. Many projects are being worked on by individuals because of their love of history, for professional reasons, or. Smith stated that this vision occurred on the evening of september 21, 1823 and that on the following day, via divine guidance, he located the burial location of the plates on this hill. Early mormon documents volume 1, compiled and edited by dan vogel. The reason this site is below the others is because there are three links at the bottom of that page which are more personalspeculative. The three lds missionary sisters were skeptical and wanted to see proof. Pages in category early mormon documents the following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total. Latterday history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A rough draft was evidently made before the final copy. Early mormon documents volume 2 mormons in transition.
The complete collection of interviews with book of witness david whitmer, as well as statements, testimonies, and. The first specifically dated sealing was to louisa beaman on 5 april. According to lucy smith, her son used knights horse and carriage as his means of conveyance on that occasion. Its purpose is to publish scholarly work covering the full scope of mormon history, which represents domestic and international perspectives of the several religious organizations that descend from what was first called the church of christ in 1830. History of the latter day saint movement wikipedia. As historians continue to sort through the beginnings of. Counterfeiting in early mormonism mormon counterfeiting. In fact, he evidently approved or at least did not cause trouble.
Stapley and kristine wright wash and anoint the sick, beneath your hands, those not to death appointed, shall revive. This series features joseph smiths financial transactions, both personal and related to various organizations and businesses, to be published over. The site contains several extremely hard to find sources, so its worth it to look around. Early mormon documents, volume dan vogel documents e a. When it was revealed many months later that the murders were committed in an effort to conceal the fact that these church. John whitmer historical association best documentary series award. A documentary history of the book of mormon byu studies. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A comprehensive guide to early lds historical sites volume 2.
An introduction to the book of mormon because we cannot possibly separate the joseph smith story from the book of mormon, we must begin with his early life. New content on the joseph smith papers website april 30, 2020 joseph smith papers project. Recent events involving church history and forged documents. An address to all believers in christ wikisource, the. Important collection of primary sources regarding the origins of mormonism. The journal of mormon history is an official publication of the mormon history association mha.
Early mormon documents gives priority to documents produced either by smith family members or by others recording their statements. Volume one the only comprehensive collection of all the primary documents relevant to an understanding of joseph smith and early mormonism. Samuel jennings estate papers, 1822 alvin smith gravestone, 19. This website features the entire contents of the first fifty years of relief society, including all the documents, the editorial matter, and the photographs. Most of those events, however, occurred around the same places and. When the bombing murders of 15 october 1985 were shown to be involved somehow with the sale of early mormon history documents, the news interest was global. Why did joseph smith attempt to secure the book of mormon.
The prophets sister testifies she lifted the book of mormon plates, the messenger, october 1954, 1, 6, rlds church libraryarchives, independence, mi. One of josephs aides in searching out the truths of the book of mormon was a. Daniel arlon vogel born 1955 is an independent researcher, writer, and author on a number of works that include joseph smith. His five volumes of early mormon documents 7 published between 1996 and 2003 contain 450 documents, almost twice as many as morriss 231. When joseph smith obtained the book of mormon plates in september 1827, knight was visiting in the smith home in manchester. The word mormon is often associated with polygamy or plural marriage, which was a distinguishing practice of many early mormons. His usual fearlessness vanished as his life flashed before him and he began to shiver, though it was a warm summer day in illinois. Mormonism and the nature of godgod is a spirit fairmormon. Mormon pdf web site is to make available files in pdf portable document. The website also includes videos, a chronology, and two thousand brief biographies fully sourced of individuals who. As historians continue to sort through the beginnings of mormonism, dan vogels comprehensive inventory of all relevant primary documents is an unparalleled achievement.
Dan vogel is the editor of early mormon documents, a fivevolume series that won best documentary awards from both the mormon history association and the john whitmer historical association. Early mormon documents by dan vogel from the publisher. This blog discusses the role the letter has played in our understanding of church history. Education week 2015 prepare for mormon womens history. If you are lds mormon and havent read oliver cowderys letter vii, you need to read it during 2018 to understand church history and the book of mormon. A printing history of the book of mormon mormon historic sites. Letter to william mclellin, 2 february 1848, reproduced in dan vogel, early mormon documents salt lake city, ut. Collection, the lucy mack smith collection, the emma hale smith collection and other writings of the smith family. Translating the book of mormon religious studies center. View early mormon documents, volume dan vogel from cty11 101 at fanshawe college. Straight from the sources mouth mormons in transition. Today, polygamy is practiced within mormonism only by people that have broken with the lds church.
Private collector of rare mormon books, the 1830 first edition book of mormon, mormon art and artifacts, historic mormon paintings, autographed historical documents, early mormon historical photographs, mormon imprints from palmyra, zion, kirtland, and nauvoo, and anything related to the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. See letter to joseph smith iii, 8 september 1872, in vogel, early mormon documents, 5. This 1838 draft was copied in 1839 into a bound book and is known as the 183839 manuscript history. Joseph knights recollection of early mormon history byu. Book excerpt from introduction to secret combinations evidence of early mormon counterfeiting 18001847. Mormonism and the nature of godgod is a spirit pdf link lectures on faith.
Comprehensive inventory of primary documents including the joseph smith, jr. This is because vogels volumes cover a much wider variety of events, ranging far beyond the book of mormon. Early mormon documents gives priority to documents produced either by smith family members or by others. This edition contains corrections that seem appropriate to bring the material into conformity with prepublication manuscripts and early.
Having read enough books on mormon history citing this book in their bibliography, i finally succumbed and bought all five volumes of vogels early mormon documents. Mclellin would later go on to give his own thirdhand report of the incident to joseph smith iii. The joseph smith papers is pleased to announce its latest web release, which includes the launch of a new, onlineonly financial records series. For the practice of placing the stone in a hat, see martin harris interview with joel tiffany, 1859, in vogel, early mormon documents, 2. Documents include official histories, diary entries, memoirs and reminiscences, personal letters, and newspaper reports as well as civil, business, and church records. Someone told them that joseph smiths mother, lucy mack smith, wrote about josephs storytelling ability. Volume two provides all of the available statements by harris and oliver cowdery other witnesses are featured in subsequent volumes so that readers can judge for themselves the meaning of these testimonies. The latter day saint movement is a religious movement within christianity that arose during the second great awakening in the early 19th century and that led to the set of doctrines, practices, and cultures called mormonism, and to the existence of numerous latter day saint churches. The john whitmer historical association journal no other joseph smiths. The purpose of mormon pdf web site is to make available files in pdf portable document format. The manuscript history of the church was commenced in 1838 when joseph smith dictated the early portion from his birth in december 1805 to about september 1827.
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