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Joseph Smith Biography

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Without Disclosing My True Identity



  • INTRODUCTION Preface xxiv

    • Inaccurate and Incomplete Notebooks

    • Unraveling the Real History

    • This Book and Its Authority

    • Withholding the Real Truth

    • Those Lacking Humility

    • Detailing the First Visitation

    • The Teachings of Christ

    • Learning “Many Other Things”

    • On the Eve of the Martyrdom

    • Taking Many Wives

    • The Issue of Succession

    • The Church After Joseph’s Death

    • Leaving a Hidden Key

    • The Temple Endowment as Prepared by Joseph

    • Sanctioned by Joseph Smith, Jr.



  • FOREORDINATION

    • Scriptural Viewpoint

    • True Messengers are Foreordained

    • No Established Religious Leader Has Ever Been Called

    • Organized Religion and Its Leaders vs. The True Message

    • Reaching the Hearts of the Religious-minded

    • Authority from “God” (Interacting with Advanced Human Beings)

    • The Message is the Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever

    • True Messengers are Instructed by Advanced Humans in a Fully Conscious State

      • Human Reality Viewpoint



    • Foreordination in Realistic Terms

    • Human Beings are the Ultimate Life Form

    • We are not Alone in the Universe

    • Our Creation

      • An Eternal Perspective



    • The Knowledge True Messengers Receive

    • The Message

    • Joseph was Prepared to Fulfill his Role

    • Freedom for a Democracy



  • ONE vii

    • In His First Year

    • A Name to Fulfill Prophecy

    • Early Sibling Influence

    • Joseph’s Parents

      • Lucy Mack Smith

      • Joseph Smith, Sr.



    • Dreams Confirm Joseph as a True Messenger to his Parents



  • TWO

    • Older Siblings

      • Alvin Smith

      • Hyrum Smith

      • Sophronia Smith



    • The Stage is Set



  • THREE

    • Samuel Harrison Smith

    • Joseph’s Support System

    • Opposition From Family

    • Sociality Before the Foundation of the World

    • Joseph’s Relationship to our Christ

    • Christ’s Specific Role

    • True Messengers Assist Christ in His Work

    • Joseph Sr.’s Business and Farming



  • FOUR

    • Historical Context Provided by the Book of Mormon

    • Two Churches Only

    • The Man...Upon the Many Waters

    • A Nation of Freedom

    • Experiencing True Free Will

    • Freedom to Look Beyond the Mark

    • Words of Warning



  • FIVE

    • Orchestrating a True Messenger’s Foundation

      • Ephraim and William Smith



    • Past Memories Restricted

    • Power Over Our Own Dominion

    • Mentor Supporters for Joseph

    • Mysteries Revealed in the LDS Temple Endowment

    • Tried and Tested During Multiple Mortal Lives or Probations

    • Experienced Support for Joseph Smith and This Author



  • SIX

    • Suspect Accounts of Joseph’s Childhood

    • A “Revised” History of Joseph Smith’s Life viii

    • Suspect Accounts of Christ’s Life

    • The Reality of Joseph Smith’s Calling

    • A Record of Everything

    • Using Common Sense

    • Timothy’s Role in Joseph’s Life



  • SEVEN

    • The False Image of a “Prophet”

    • Joseph’s Leg Operation

    • Joseph Let Them Believe What They Wanted

    • Hyrum’s Weaknesses

    • Weaknesses Given for a Purpose

      • Catherine Smith





  • EIGHT

    • Details That Don’t Matter

    • The Importance of Joseph’s Mission

    • The Need for the Book of Mormon

    • The True “Power of the Holy Ghost”

    • The Influence of Renowned Thinkers

    • The Authenticity of the Book of Mormon

    • The Corrupt Influence of the Bible

    • Countering the Bible While Protecting the Free Will of Mortals

    • Taking Away the Excuse

    • Providing a Choice Between “Good” and “Evil”

    • The Passion and Emotion of Joseph Because of Unbelief

    • Rending the Veil of Unbelief

    • The Opportunity the Book of Mormon Presents to the World

    • From Allegory to Real Truth

    • The “Garden” and the “Serpent” (Lucifer) Explained

    • Understanding the Need for a Righteous Dictator (Overseer)

    • The Perfect Situation in the Roman Empire to Prove People’s Humanity

    • The Second Perfect Situation to Prove Humanity: in the United States of America

    • Great are the Words of Isaiah

    • The Fullness of the Everlasting Gospel

    • Likening the Scriptures Unto Themselves

    • Choose Ye This Day



  • NINE

    • True Messengers “Unfolded”

    • True Messengers’ Free Will Impeded by Their Own Choice

    • Choosing Who We Are

    • Solidifying Joseph in his Role Through Multiple Incarnations as a True Messenger

    • One Eternal Round

    • Authoring the Book of Mormon by Means of the Tools Given

    • Confounding the Mighty With the Weak



  • TEN ix

    • The Influence of Freemasonry

    • Masonry, Religion, and the American Male Ego

    • Joseph Sr.’s vs. Lucy’s Ego

    • The Smiths and the Masons; Alvin’s Anger Towards Masonry

    • Joseph’s Distaste for Masonry



  • ELEVEN

    • Political Contentions

    • Joseph Jr.’s Love for his Father

      • Don Carlos Smith



    • Learning to Deal with Different Personality Types

      • Lucy Smith



    • Stress Under Pressure

    • Preparations for the First Visitation

    • Joseph Sr. is Influenced by “Homer”

    • Shaping Events to get the Smiths to New York



  • TWELVE

    • Joseph’s Family Never Knew the Whole Truth

    • The Image of an Outstanding Family

    • Planting Seeds for Presenting the Law of Consecration

    • Feeling the Results of Capitalism and the Free-Market System

    • Placed in the Religious Fervor of New York

    • Vocalized Prayer for the Pious



  • THIRTEEN........................................................................................................................................

    • The Perfect Classroom Environment

    • The Hypocrisy of Religion

    • The Original “Official” Account of the “First Vision”

    • The Nature of Advanced Human Beings

    • Drawing a Blank Before Continuing the “Official” History

    • The Lesser Portion is Given

    • Differing Accounts of the “First Vision”

    • Publishing the Visit by Moroni

    • Hiding the Truth Within the Stumbling Blocks

    • “Vision” or “Visitation?”—the Power of One Word Known Only to a True Messenger

    • Blindly Overlooking the Fullness of the Everlasting Gospel



  • FOURTEEN

    • A Fresh Start for Joseph Sr. and His Family

    • Securing Land for the Smith Family.......................................................................................

    • Timothy’s Protection of Joseph Jr.—the Shooting Incident

    • The Lesser Details of the Shooting Incident

    • What Joseph Jr. Would Learn in the Near Future

    • Temptation to Confound the “Wise”—Timothy Intervenes in the Shooting Incident

    • Background Information Preparatory to Joseph’s First Visitation

    • The “Fall” of Humankind x

    • Seeking Self-Worth and Self-Preservation

    • “Redemption” From the “Fall”

    • The Convoluted Truth Became the “Word of God”

    • The Story of the Brother of Jared



  • FIFTEEN

    • The Ideal Setting of the United States

    • The Perfect Individual to be Chosen

    • Giving Mortals One Last Chance to be True to Their Humanity

    • A Need to Counterbalance the Power of the Bible

    • Finding a Way to Gain More Wisdom....................................................................................

    • Delivered from “Evil”

    • The “First Visitation”

    • Preparing Joseph for his Mission

    • Laying the Foundation for Future Responsibilities

    • Keeping the Experience Confidential

    • The Aftermath of the Visitation



  • SIXTEEN

    • The Developing Teenage Brain

    • Developing the “Prejudices” of Joseph Jr.’s Brain

    • Becoming as a Little Child to Inherit the Kingdom of God

    • You Want Religion, Do You?

    • The Kingdom of God is Within

    • Religion is an Abomination

    • Intervening While Leaving Free Will Intact

    • Using Guile for the Sake of the World

    • Preparing to “Fight the Enemy”

    • Joseph’s Otherwise Mundane Life in

      • Lucy Smith (Joseph’s Sister)



    • A Double Agent for Real Truth



  • SEVENTEEN

    • Joseph’s Training Continues

    • The Heavy Ears and Fat Hearts of the People, Because They Desired It

    • Following Protocol in Not Disclosing the Truth

    • Looking Beyond “The Mark”—Rejecting the Simplicity of the Everlasting Gospel

    • The Hard Truth Concerning God’s Nonintervention

    • “Being Saved” by Following Christ’s Words

    • Proper Protocol for “Revelation” and “Divine Manifestations”

    • Our Own Lucifer Creates Our “Vain and Foolish Imaginations”

    • Learning to Deal With Others on Their Level

    • Under a Watchful Eye



  • EIGHTEEN

    • Joseph’s Knowledge as a Teenager

    • Allowing People to Govern Themselves xi

    • The True Godhead Revealed in the Temple Endowment

    • Awaiting Further Instruction

    • Moroni’s Visitation

    • Failure to Live the Fullness of the Gospel

    • Learning From the Bible

    • The Urim and Thummim Introduced; Joseph’s Free Will is Preserved

    • Joseph Learns About the Author of the Book of Mormon

    • Having an Eternal Perspective

    • Tangible Evidence for Motivation

    • Convincing Joseph that He was the Right Man

    • Telling Joseph Sr. of Moroni’s Visit

    • Meeting the “Three Nephites”

    • Meeting John the Beloved

    • A Sweet Reunion

    • The Work Put Upon Joseph’s Shoulders

    • The Importance of “the Brothers”

    • Bitter News of Alvin Smith’s Death



  • NINETEEN

    • An Undeniable Masterpiece

    • The Schooling of an Uneducated Farm Boy

    • Instruction and Intelligence are Given

    • Curriculum: Reading, Writing, and Real Truth

    • A Typical Teenager Leads an Otherwise Typical Life



  • TWENTY

    • Our Day of Probation

    • Choosing Between “Good” and “Evil”

    • Providing the “Good” Fruit

    • The “Evil” Institutions and Professions of Joseph’s Day

    • Calling Good as Evil and Evil as Good

    • Lessons not Learned in any Textbook

    • Joseph’s Image in the Community

    • Joseph Hid the Real Truth in Symbolism

    • Money Causes Inequality

    • The Truth Found in the LDS Temple Endowment

    • Joseph Learns Truth Hidden in Ecclesiastes

    • Joseph Learns of the Three Humanity Types

    • Joseph’s Words Taken out of Context



  • TWENTY-ONE

    • Making Ends Meet

    • Lucy Fueled the Fires

    • The Local Grapevine

    • The Stowell Connection

    • The Love Interests of the Smith Brothers

      • Emma Hale xii



    • Joseph’s True History



  • TWENTY-TWO

    • Joseph’s Curriculum and the Five W’s

    • Past Civilizations in the Americas

    • Those “Trained in the Ministry”

    • Understanding the Book of Revelation and Technology

    • The Power of “the Devil” (Human Nature)

    • The “Key” to Lock Up “the Devil”

    • Learning to Become the Modern-day Moses

    • The Syllabus for Joseph’s Course on Religion

      • WHO

      • WHAT

      • WHY

      • WHERE

      • WHEN

      • HOW



    • Joseph’s Final Lesson

    • Those Waiting on Earth

    • Joseph Receives the Plates, the U&T, and Moroni’s Breastplate

    • True Facts vs. Myths and Legends

    • Myths and Legends of the “Three Nephites”

    • Proof Demanded by the Critics

    • Unwillingness to Rend the “Veil of Unbelief”

    • Witnesses of the Artifacts



  • TWENTY-THREE

    • A Powerful Book, Even Upon Critical Examination

    • The Purpose of the Book of Mormon

    • We Must Accept an Overseer as Our Supreme Ruler

    • The Book of Mormon Reveals Stories of Human Nature

    • Lesson 1: Respect and Love Everyone

    • Lesson 2: How People Act When They Believe They Are “Chosen”

    • Lesson 3: One’s Conviction of Their Own Reality Makes Others Suffer

    • Lesson 4: Religious Principles Always Lead to Corruption

    • Many Choose “Bad,” Erroneously Thinking it is “Good”

    • People Want Religion

    • Relying Solely on the Words of Christ

    • The People are Given a Choice

    • Rejecting the “Fullness of the Gospel” for Religion

    • The Three Witnesses to the Plates

    • The Purpose of the Lost Manuscript

    • More About the Three Witnesses

    • Given From Joseph’s Point of View

    • Using the Urim and Thummim

    • Seeking for Signs

    • The Harris’ Involvement With the Manuscript xiii

    • The Visit to Professor Charles Anthon

    • Acting of His Own Accord

    • A Much-Needed Break From Translating

    • Joseph’s Attempt to Give a “Great Mystery”

    • The Rebelliousness of the People



  • TWENTY-FOUR

    • Finding the Few

    • Joseph’s Support Network

    • Joseph’s True Family

    • The Brothers’ Identity Was Hidden

    • Hyrum’s Role in Continuing Joseph’s Work, the “Work of the Father”

    • Joseph Introduces New “Revelations” and Deals with Martin Harris’ Pride

    • The First Draft of the Book of Mormon was Replaced

    • Blatant Contradictions Encouraged Frustration

    • Claims of Fraud Against Joseph

    • Envisioning Zion

    • The Whitmer Community........................................................................................................

    • Affidavits to Protect Joseph and the Work

    • The People Got Their Religion

    • THE LONE AND DREARY WORLD



  • TWENTY-FIVE

    • The Mark Hofmann Controversy

    • Revisionist History

    • This Biography Sets the Record Straight

    • The Controversy Over the Title Page of the Book of Mormon

    • Hiding the Truth to Protect his True Identity

    • The Church For the People, By the People

    • Save Two Churches Only

    • Desiring an Organization and Duties

    • Casting Out Devils and Other “Spiritual” Phenomena

    • Taking Responsibility for One’s Own Actions

    • Courts and “the Devil”

    • Claim to Joseph’s Authority

    • Joseph’s “Offenses” Against Friend and Foe

    • So-Called “Christian” Neighbors

    • Joseph’s “Revelations”

    • Joseph’s True Success, Supported by Advanced Human Beings

    • Knowing the Mysteries of God in Full

    • Those “Held Captive by the Devil”



  • TWENTY-SIX

    • Financing and Printing the Book of Mormon

    • The Truth About Early Missionary Work

    • Receiving “Personal Revelation” From the Lord

    • Modern-day LDS Missionaries xiv

    • Accepting His Role as Moses

    • A Spokesman for Joseph, a Modern-day “Aaron”

    • Joseph’s Earliest “First Counselor”

    • Jesse Gause

    • Finding More Counselors

    • More on George Fox, “Wrought Upon” by the “Spirit of God”

    • Recognizing a True Messenger vs. One “Trained for the Ministry”

    • Restoring the Plain and Precious Parts of the Bible

    • Alexander Campbell’s Bruised Ego and Other Critics

    • The Continuing Work of the Modern-day Moses

    • Hidden Within the “Endowment from on High”

    • Learned Ones Think They are Wise

    • Church Headquarters in Kirtland, Ohio

    • Rejecting the Keystone of Their Faith and Digging Their Own Pit



  • TWENTY-SEVEN

    • The Truth Concerning the Gathering, the New Jerusalem, and Zion

    • A Detailed Explanation of 3 Nephi, Chapter

    • Joseph’s Hope in Fulfilling Book of Mormon Prophecy About the Native Americans

    • Joseph’s Gentle Hints of Wisdom and Truth

    • Predictably, the Mormon Leadership Heard Only What They Wanted to Hear

    • More Truth Concerning “Priesthood Authority”

    • A Powerful Conversion Tool

    • Errors in the Book of Mormon Do Not Undermine its Message and Purpose

    • The Final Lesson for Mortals

    • With Human Free Will Comes Responsibility

    • Trying to Supersede the Need for a Christ

    • Supposed “Liberty and Justice for All”

    • A Counterbalance to Equalize the Human Race

    • Choosing the “Good Fruit”



  • TWENTY-EIGHT

    • The Purpose For and Composition of the Book of Mormon

    • The “Three Nephites” Are Real, Semi-Mortal Human Beings

    • Joseph Did Not Make Up the Book of Mormon

    • A Counterbalance to Equalize the Races

    • An Enslaved People

    • There Are Only Two Groups, or “Churches,” in the World

    • The Truth About Christopher Columbus

    • More About the “Two Churches”

    • The Peaceful People Belong to the “Church of the Lamb”

    • Those Held Captive by the “Beast” or “Church of the Devil”

    • Trying to Divulge a Mystery to the Saints Despite Their “Spiritual Captivity”

    • Desiring the “Endowment From on High” Without “Becoming of One Heart”

    • A School of the Prophets

    • Leadership and Headquarters in the Early LDS Church

    • Using Mission Calls to Keep the Peace xv

    • “Looking Beyond the Mark” Led to Persecution

    • Vying for Authority to Reveal the “Word of God”

    • The “Will of God” in Zion, Published According to Sidney Rigdon

    • The Truth About the LDS Controversy with the People of Missouri

    • Prophecy of the Civil War

    • Contradictions Required of Joseph Led to the First Apostate (Ezra Booth)

    • Doctor Philastus Hurlbut

    • A Chance to Prove Our Humanity

    • Persecution of the Mormons in Missouri Understandable, but Inexcusable

    • Joseph’s Focus Turns to the Injustice of the Government and its People



  • TWENTY-NINE

    • Misunderstanding the Meaning of “Stakes of Zion”

    • The First Stake Presidents of the LDS Church

    • Zion’s Camp Seeks Revenge—Forgetting About the Gospel of Christ

    • Revelations to Help the Blind See Their Own Wickedness

    • The Book of Mormon Presents the Greatest Proof of the Latter-day Saints’ Follies

    • The Book of Ether—the Greatest Clue Ever Given



  • THIRTY

    • Religion Causes Inequality

    • The Mormon Gentiles

    • Joseph’s View of the Priesthood

    • The “Higher” Priesthood

    • LDS Pride and Hardened Hearts

    • Joseph Tried to Curb the (Priesthood) Power of Their Egos

    • Providing an Example of Uncontrolled Free Will for the World

    • Temples, Missionary Work, and Debt

    • The Real Circumstances Behind the Book of Abraham



  • THIRTY-ONE

    • Frederick Granger Williams Smith

    • Reflecting Back on Jonas’ Life

    • “The Leaven of Iniquity Ferments and Spreads”

    • The Salt of the Earth

    • The LDS People Rejected the “New Covenant”

    • The Dedication of the Kirtland Temple

    • The Antithesis of Peace and Happiness

    • The Hard-Hearted “Saints”

    • The Modern LDS Church Continues in Rebellion



  • THIRTY-TWO

    • The Latter-day Saints Looked Beyond the Mark

    • Christ Gave the People What They Wanted

    • Joseph’s Tribulations Caused by People Looking Beyond the Mark

    • Stalling the Spread of the People’s Religion

    • The Book of Commandments (and later D&C) Were Constructed by the People xvi

    • Failing to See the Lord Face-to-Face

    • More Turmoil and Suffering for Joseph

    • Imperfections in the Book of Mormon Scrutinized

    • Choosing Pride and Worldly Wisdom Over Humility

    • The Saints Embrace Debt, Expecting God to Bail Them Out

    • The Kirtland Safety Society Bank is Established

    • A Battle for Position and Power Within the Church Erupts

    • Brigham Young’s Church Evolved

    • Missed Opportunity Because of Hearts Set Upon the World



  • THIRTY-THREE

    • The Intended Purpose and Audience for the Book of Mormon

    • Inequality and the “American Dream” Contrasted with Advanced Human Societies

    • As Pre-Mortal Beings, We Desired the Same Powers as Our Creators

    • A Different Perspective of “God’s Will”

    • Recurring History Through Different Lives

    • A Story Carefully Woven Together

    • Parallels Between Book of Mormon Names and Those of the Nineteenth Century

    • A Mystery Revealed to Explain the Origins of the Names

    • Familiar Stories Given in a New Light

    • Far West Became a Temporary Place of Refuge

    • Division Within the Church of Christ

    • Rigdon’s “Salt Sermon”

    • The Beginning of the Danite Militia

    • Alexander Hale Smith

    • Political Unrest and Boggs’ Hand in Helping to End the Mormon Wars

    • “Speaking From the Dust” to the Modern Latter-day Saints



  • THIRTY-FOUR

    • Court-Martial Averted, but Imprisonment was Not

    • Joseph’s Experience of Almost Six Months in Liberty Jail

    • Joseph’s Escape

    • Brigham, Sidney, and the Twelve During Joseph’s Absence

    • The “Saints” Continue Their Exclusive Gathering Efforts Despite Past Failures

    • Joseph Petitions Congress and the U.S. President for the Saints’ Grievances

    • Joseph, in Anguish, Prepares for the Inevitable in Nauvoo



  • THIRTY-FIVE

    • A Fugitive From Justice

    • LDS “Priesthood Authority” and Unrighteous Dominion Over Others

    • LDS Missionaries Focus on the Church Instead of the Everlasting Gospel

    • The Worldly Reasons for Missionary Success in England

    • “Spreading the Leaven” Through Pride

    • An Ensign to All Nations

    • Pursuing the Desires of the “Great and Abominable” Church

    • The Perfect Individual to Help Evolve the LDS/Mormon Experiment

    • The First African-American Male to Hold the Priesthood by the Hand of Joseph xvii

    • The Labor and Loyalty of the Converts

    • Handpicked Stumbling Blocks for the LDS/Mormon Experiment

    • Joseph Speaks in Parables to Dull Ears

    • Fulfilling More Book of Mormon Prophecy

    • The “White Horse Prophecy” and Other Mormon Myths Become “History”

    • Joseph’s Views on the Constitution of the United States and Politics

    • The Birth of Don Carlos and the Death of Joseph Sr.



  • THIRTY-SIX

    • Who Would the LDS People Choose to Lead Them?

    • John C. Bennett Adds to the “Fullness of the Everlasting Gospel”

    • The Nauvoo Legion

    • Joseph Evades the Illinois Governor for a Time

    • The Pressure and Burden of Acting Contrary to the Gospel

    • Bennett’s Ascendency and Fall From the Ranks of the LDS Church

    • The Bullet That Murdered the Prophet

    • Contention is Not of Me

    • The Uselessness of Baptism for the Dead

    • Joseph Introduces a New “Revelation”

    • Bursting in Pride and Arrogance

    • Tithing is Introduced to Enrich the Church and Its Leaders

    • Joseph Files for Bankruptcy Contrary to the Wishes of the Church Council

    • Joseph is Given More Time by the Missouri Court

    • Trying to Make Time to Complete His Mandates



  • THIRTY-SEVEN

    • Leading Up to the End

    • Power and Sex: Masonry, Brothels, and Booze

    • Joseph Introduces a City Ordinance for the Good of Public Morals

    • Frustrations of the Women

    • The Relief Society and Women’s Right to the Priesthood

    • Joseph Addresses the True Nature of Priesthood Authority

    • The Lesser Priesthood of Ordinances

    • Everyone, Male and Female, is Born With the Priesthood Power and Authority

    • The Vanity and Unbelief of the Saints Brought Them Under Condemnation

    • Obeying Strict Ordinances Choosing Between the Higher and Lower Laws—Knowing the Mysteries of God vs.

    • God Does Not Dwell in Manmade Structures (including Temples)

    • The LDS People Desire Temples and Self-Aggrandizement

    • The Temple Endowment is a Simple Presentation of the Mysteries of God

    • The Temple Endowment Ceremony Was Created in Secret, Causing Bruised Egos

    • The Real Reasons for John C. Bennett’s Fall and Hatred for Joseph

    • A Dangerous Book of Mormon Scripture Used as Justification for Murder

    • The First Presentation of the Temple Endowment

    • Details of the Endowment Play—What the Onlookers Saw and Did Not See

    • Joseph Did What He Could to Protect Women

    • Brigham Young’s Views on Joseph’s Inspiration xviii

    • Events Leading to Joseph’s Martyrdom



  • THIRTY-EIGHT

    • Stumbling Blocks Reveal Whether People Will Be True To Their Humanity

    • Ego, Pride, and the Philosophies of Men, Mingled With Scripture

    • Critics Have Erroneously Believed That Joseph Controlled the LDS Church

    • Joseph’s Extraordinary Accomplishments as Reported by the New York Sun

    • The People, NOT Joseph, Controlled the LDS/Mormon Church

    • Dramatic Details About Sidney Rigdon—the Modern-day Judas

    • In Close Proximity to Joseph

    • Joseph Hurls Himself Into His Role

    • Piecing Together a “History” of the Church and Joseph’s Life

    • The Kinderhook Plates

    • Specific Details Chosen to Support Real Truth

    • Hyrum’s Role as the Author of This Book

    • The Reality of Reincarnation

    • Joseph Attempts to Teach More Concerning the Spirit, Body, and Degrees of Glory

    • Joseph’s Last Revelation as a Mortal Human Being

    • “Oh Wretched Man That I Am!”



  • THIRTY-NINE

    • An Eternal Perspective on the Value of Allowing Humankind to Stumble

    • The Order of the Universe

    • The Disorder of Mortality

    • In Stumbling, We Learn the Necessary Lessons to Submit Our Free Will to Christ

    • Reconciling Ourselves to the Laws of the Universe

    • Accepting the Only Begotten Son

    • True Messengers Try To Help Us Discover Our Humanity Within

    • The Mormon Experiment Led to the Death of a Prophet

    • Securing Future Stumbling Blocks After Joseph’s Death

    • Joseph’s Counselors, Sidney Rigdon and William Law, Became His Critics....................

    • The “Council of Fifty” Began as a Political Campaign Committee

    • Purposely Creating a Divided People

    • James J. Strang

    • Joseph Smith III—Joseph’s Successor and Future Guardian of the U&T

    • Missed Opportunity for President, Queen, and Prince

    • Contention and Strife Abound

    • Ford Becomes Joseph’s Pontius Pilate

    • How Joseph Feels About Those Who Mistook and Forsook Him

    • Martin Harris

    • Oliver Cowdery

    • David Hyrum Smith

    • David Whitmer

    • Other “Witnesses”

    • Joseph’s Immediate Family

    • A Second Chance to Accept the True Gospel



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