Season 2 Plot
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
The Joseph Smith Papers Season 2 aired on April 1st, 2012.
Season 2 Episodes
1. Persona of a Prophet
Scholars address some compelling questions, such as how Joseph's physical stature.
2. Impressions of a Prophet--Part 1
Scholars recount the status of some of the many biographies and histories profiling the Prophet.
3. Impressions of a Prophet--Part 2
Examine the increased interest in the Mormon prophet from those outside the faith.
4. Joseph Smith Tour--Part 1: New England
Scholars visit New England, where the Smiths and the Macks, Joseph's noble heritage, originated.
5. Joseph Smith Tour Part 2: New York and Pennsylvania
Move through New York and Pennsylvania and through the beginnings of Mormonism.
6. Joseph Smith Tour--Part 3: Ohio
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
7. Joseph Smith Tour--Part 4: Missouri and Illinois
Discuss the significance of the City of Zion and recount the Saints' most severe persecution.
8. Joseph Smith Tour--Part 5: Illinois
Visit Nauvoo, Illinois, and learn of the significance of the original Nauvoo Temple.
9. The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 1
Meet the two people who influenced Joseph Smith the most.
10. The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 2
Learn more about the Smith family.
11. The Family of Joseph Smith--Part 3
Acknowledge the thousands of descendants of Joseph and Emma.
12. Teachings of Joseph Smith--Part 1
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
13. Teachings of Joseph Smith--Part 2
Learn of the monumental Teachings of the Presidents of the Church—Joseph Smith manual.
14. The Music of Early Mormonism--Part 1
Scholars discuss the revelation directed to Emma Smith.
15. The Music of Early Mormonism--Part 2
Examine the history of hymn books.
16. First Vision--Part 1
Scholars provide perspectives on how we have come to view the First Vision.
17. First Vision--Part 2
Scholars present an intimate view of the actual document wherein Joseph describes the First Vision.
18. First Vision--Part 3
Scholars detail the emergence of the official version of the First Vision.
19. First Vision--Part 4
Scholars provide a panoramic view of the First Vision and address purported inconsistencies.
20. First Vision--Part 5
Scholars discuss what Joseph learned about the physical nature of God.
21. Revelations and Translations--Part 1: Book of Mormon
Scholars discuss the revelations received by the Prophet.
22. Revelations and Translations--Part 2: Book of Mormon
Scholars discuss Martin Harris and the lost manuscript.
23. Revelations and Translations--Part 3: Book of Mormon
Scholars examine the forms and structure of language in the Book of Mormon.
24. Revelations and Translations--Part 4: Doctrine and Covenants
Learn of the origins of the Doctrine and Covenants.
25. Revelations and Translations--Part 5: Coming Forth of the Doctrine and Covenants
Scholars discuss the genealogy of the Doctrine and Covenants.
26. Pearl of Great Price
Scholars discuss the eventful history of the Pearl of Great Price.
27. Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 1
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
28. Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 2
Explore the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, and edit the Joseph Smith Papers.
29. Joseph Smith and His Papers--Part 3
Get introduced to the intricate treatment of documents containing revelations received by Joseph.
30. Word of Wisdom
Review the circumstances that led to the revelation on the Word of Wisdom.
31. Joseph Smith, the Statesman
Examine the Prophet's loyalty to the Constitution.
32. Doctrine and Covenants 76
Revisit the setting and circumstances of the revelation on the afterlife in Doctrine and Covenants.
33. Liberty Jail Letters
Dissect the letters dictated by Joseph Smith while in Liberty Jail.
34. The Pure Religion of Joseph Smith
Peer into the heart of the Prophet to examine his Christian beliefs.
35. Early Members--Part 1: Hyrum Smith
Recall the influential role Hyrum played in the Restoration.
36. Early Members--Part 2: The Pratt Brothers, Parley and Orson
Meet Parley and Orson Pratt.
37. Early Members--Part 3: William Clayton and the Knight Family
Review the lives of several prominent Latter-day Saints.
38. Early Members, Part 4: Martin Harris and the John
Review the lives of several prominent Latter-day Saints.
39. Early Members--Part 5: Eliza & Lorenzo Snow
Meet the Snows, whose deep imprints on the Church are still felt today.
40. Part 1, Question and Answer Forum, Conference Cent
Join a panel of Latter-day Saint scholars as they answer questions posed by students.
41. Part 2, Question and Answer Forum
Scholars from the project answer questions on skepticism, law and justice, and more.
42. Season Finale
Get an overview of the whole project.
