Category Archives: Stories from Church History

The Book of Daniel in Early Mormon Thought

Posted on December 16, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

The Book of Daniel in Early Mormon Thought David J. Whittaker Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah Versions of this essay were presented at the American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, December 1987, and at the Mormon History Association … Continue reading →

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What do we mean by “translation”?

Posted on February 24, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Joseph Smith—Translator The following is an excerpt of: Selected Writings of Robert J. Matthews, p. 534 -542 It would be impossible to mention all of the contributions the Prophet Joseph Smith made and all the wonderful things that the Lord … Continue reading →

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Martin Harris’ Dying Testimony

Posted on January 23, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Soon after his arrival in Utah Martin Harris located in Smithfield, and later in Clarkston, Cache county, where he died July 10, 1875, nearly ninety-three years old. A few hours before his death, when prostrated with great weakness. Bishop Simon … Continue reading →

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Martin Harris’ Testimony of The Book of Mormon as given to William Pilkington

Posted on January 23, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

TESTIMONY OF MARTIN HARRIS RECORDED BY WILLIAM PILKINGTON Source: William Pilkington to Vern C. Poulter, 28 February 1930, BYU-A. Smithfield, February 28, 1930 My Dear Brother Poulter: I received your kind and welcome letter all right, and was more than … Continue reading →

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David Whitmer’s Dying Testimony

Posted on January 23, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

David Whitmer died at his home in Richmond, on the 25th of January, 1888, in the eighty-fourth year of his life. His final testimony was given under the following circumstances: On the evening of Sunday, January 22, at half past … Continue reading →

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Oliver Cowdery’s Dying Testimony

Posted on January 23, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Oliver Cowdery’s last testimony Elder Phineas H. Young, who was present at his [Oliver Cowdery’s] death [at Richmond, Missouri, March 3, 1850] says, “His last moments were spent in bearing testimony of the truth of the Gospel revealed through Joseph … Continue reading →

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The Three Witnesses Main Page

Posted on January 23, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

In their own words The official declaration of The Three Witnesses Joseph Smith’s report Oliver Cowdery’s Witness David Whitmer’s Witness Martin Harris’ Witness Dying Testimonies Oliver Cowdery David Whitmer Martin Harris Martin Harris’ testimony to William Pilkington Richard Anderson’s article … Continue reading →

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Emma Smith’s witness of The Book of Mormon

Posted on January 21, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Emma Smith (Wife of Joseph Smith) The plates often lay on the table without any attempt at concealment, wrapped in a small linen tablecloth, which I had given him to fold them in. I once felt of the plates, as … Continue reading →

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William Smith’s witness of The Book of Mormon

Posted on January 21, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

William Smith (Joseph Smith’s Brother) When the plates were brought in they were wrapped in a tow frock. My father then put them into a pillow case. Father said, “What, Joseph, can we not see them?” “No, I was disobedient … Continue reading →

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John Henry Smith’s witness of The Book of Mormon

Posted on January 21, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

John Henry Smith       Elder Anthon H. Lund attended a meeting in Lehi, Utah, in late October 1901, with his fellow apostle, Elder John Henry Smith (son of George A. Smith and father of President George Albert Smith), at which he … Continue reading →

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