Join John, Nemo, and Mike in a captivating episode as they unravel the intricate tapestry of influences that shaped the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith. From the unique doctrines of Mormonism to the enigmatic Book of Mormon, they embark on a thought-provoking journey through history and religious texts. Discover the surprising connections between revival sermons and the sermons in the Book of Mormon, and explore the profound influence of figures like Alexander Campbell on Joseph Smith’s religious framework.
Delve into the visionary experiences that shaped Smith’s spiritual journey, from the lesser-known first visions of Norris Stearns and Asa Wild to the fascinating early versions of “memes” in American history. Uncover the intriguing connections between the priesthood restoration and the teachings of the Campbellites, as well as the incorporation of the Book of Enoch in the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible. Journey through the Word of Wisdom and its links to the Temperance Movement and explore the historical contexts that influenced Smith’s perspectives on the Curse of Cain and the Curse of Ham. Finally, peel back the layers of the Endowment Ceremony and its similarities to the Masonic Ceremony, shedding light on Joseph Smith’s quest to restore ancient rituals.
Prepare for an eye-opening exploration of the diverse influences that shaped Joseph Smith and the emergence of Mormonism. In this episode, you’ll uncover the intricate connections between historical events, religious movements, and Joseph Smith’s visionary experiences, shedding new light on the foundations of one of America’s most influential religious movements.
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Mormon Stories Content:
- First Vision
- 1728: Joseph Smith and Dartmouth College – Randy Bell
- 030-033: An Insider’s View of Mormon Origins — An Interview with Grant Palmer
- 1396: Visions in a Seer Stone: Joseph Smith and the Making of the Book of Mormon – William L. Davis
- 1338: Haley Wilson Lemmón – The BYU Undergrad Who Discovered Joseph Smith’s Plagiarisms in his Bible “Translation”
- Word of Wisdom
- 005: Masonry and Mormonism, an Interview with Greg Kearney
Mound Builder Myth
- Dan Vogel on the Mound Builder Myth
- The Mound Builder Myth
- Sandra Tanner’s list of Native American books published before 1830
Other
- Grant Palmer’s An Insiders View of Mormon Origins
- William L. Davis’ Visions in a Seer Stone
- William Davis dissertation – Joseph and the Creation of the Book of Mormon
- Joseph Smith and the Availability of the Book of Enoch by Colby Townsend
- Colby Townsend and the Backyard Professor, discussion on Isaiah
- Church Essay on Masonry
- Other Contemporary First Visions
- Nemo the Mormon donorbox
