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)
We get a questions and answer session about the writings of Isaiah chapters 11 and 52 in the Old Testament. David Patten receives a revelation to aid in his preparations to serve a mission as an Apostle. This never comes to pass as Elder Patten is shot during the Battle of Crooked River and dies in 1838. Some call David Patten the first martyr of the Church.