Joseph Smith History, Ch 1
The two personages that visited Joseph Smith during the First Vision.
Who is Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?
Who did the Lord call upon to restore his church?
Joseph Smith Jr.
Due to Joseph's limited formal education, he would have to _____ long words.
He would spell it out.
Who lost the 116 pages of manuscript?
Martin Harris.
Who are the Three Witnesses?
Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
In what year was the Book of Mormon translation complete?
1829
The First Vision took place in this wooded area.
What is The Sacred Grove
Who proposed to put Joseph's revelations into a book?
Himself!
Who was Joseph Smith's first scribe?
Emma Smith.
Why was Nephi commanded by the Lord to create a second record of Lehi's writings?
The Lord knew the Book of Lehi would be lost.
Where did the first copy of the Book of Mormon print?
Palmyra, New York.
Who payed for the original publication of the Book of Mormon?
Martin Harris
As the Prophet Joseph considered which of the current sects to join, he was initially partial to join this church group, before joining none of them.
What is the Methodists or Methodist Sect.
In what year did Joseph Smith hold a meeting to discuss publishing his many revelations in book form (AKA the Doctrine and Covenants)
1831, November 1.
Who scribed a majority of the Book of Mormon?
Oliver Cowdery.
Emma wanted Joseph to go find Martin Harris (Who had the 116 pages of manuscript) but why didn't Joseph go?
He felt he needed to stay with Emma, after the loss of their child.
Why did Martin Harris feel guilty upon arrival at the Whitmer Household.
Because he did not forgive himself for losing the Book of Lehi.
Who introduced the Book of Mormon to Canada?
Solomon Chamberlin
As he became more confused in his quest to find the church he should join, this scripture helped Joseph decide to turn to his Father in Heaven for "Wisdom".
What is James Ch 1 verse 5
Why did Joseph create the Doctrine and Covenants?
"such a book would help missionaries share the Lord’s word more easily and provide correct information about the church to curious neighbors."
-Saints volume 1
What are the names of the two seer stones that helped Joseph translate the Book of Mormon?
The Urim and Thummim.
How many pages were lost in in the Book of Lehi?
116 pages.
The word of God is like a -----, because it is quick, strong, and decisive.
Sword.
How did Martin Harris pay for the original publication of the Book of Mormon?
Mortgaged his farm
What year was Joseph Smith born?
1805.
The three men assigned to writing the preface for the *Book of Revelations. *BoR as in D&C
Sidney, Oliver, and William McLellin.
Which scribe beheld the golden plates and the Urim and Thummim?
Oliver Cowdery.
After Joseph went to find Martin Harris, who tended for Emma?
Emma's Mother.
Who were the Eight witnesses?
Christian Whitmer Jacob Whitmer Peter Whitmer, Jun. John Whitmer Hiram Page Joseph Smith, Sen. Hyrum Smith Samuel H. Smith.
In what year was the church organized?
1830 (April 6)