An Amateur Historian who found the time to read the Joseph Smith Papers fills in the gaps, tells the rest of the story, and hopefully gives some understanding to Latter-day Saint history and early American life.
Curated by: The Amateur Historian (210 videos)
Letters are written while Joseph is on the run from extradition. These letters clarify the teachings of work for the dead, how they are to be done and the importance of record keeping and witnesses. These teachings hold to this day in all Temple work for the Church. This revelation cements the Temple as the central place for saving ordinances and the key that unlocks all Priesthood functions. We also get solid information on the sealing power, the power of Priesthood keys and the optimism of Joseph Smith.