A statue of moroni stands atop the hill cumorah to commemorate the place where joseph smith first saw the book of mormon plates on september 22, 1823, and. The book of mormon was unpopular before it was even given to joseph let alone translated and printed. Plates of gold 2011 a profile shows religious founder joseph smith jr. I recently purchased a copy in the bluray format highly recommended and have come to appreciate the beauty and power of what christian vuissa has achieved with his film. Joseph smith claimed he translated the book of mormon from anciently engraved gold plates, which he took from a stone box in the side of a hill near his home in manchester, new york. Taken from, joseph knights recollection of early mormon history manuscript of the early history of joseph smith. A few days later joseph was inspired to take the plates, along with the wooden box in which he kept them, from under the fireplace stones. Joseph smiths mother, lucy mack smith, wrote that after the first visits of moroni, joseph continued to receive instructions from the lord, and we continued to get the children together every evening for the purpose of listening while he gave us a relation of the same. The boy with the golden plates will be released in theaters in 2010. This package is also part of our combo package for lessons 5,6,7,8 here. Also learn about martin harris and how he helped fulfill isaiahs prophecy. Supposedly the angel moroni told joseph smith where gold plates were that would contain the fullness of the everlasting gospel and that these plates were written in reformed egyptian hieroglyphics. Its hard to take the book of mormon for granted after watching this film.
This printable kit has four great learning activities that are fun and will engage the children. The heavenly messenger told joseph smith that plates were of gold. It focuses a lot on his relationship with emma too. This german novella, published in 1814, recounts the story of a boy named anselmus in germany who magically meets an ancient and mystical archivist from the lost civilization of atlantis named. May 04, 2010 joseph smith and the gold plates, by bill mckeever aaron shafovaloff. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates also called the gold plates or in some 19thcentury literature, the golden bible are the source from which joseph smith said he translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith. Do mormons know what happened to the urim and thummim which joseph smith used to translate the book of mormon. Mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story. Neither joseph nor any of the witnesses said that the ancient record was made from solid gold.
Soon after he got the plates, rumors of their existence spread throughout the area. The best movie about joseph smith that youve never seen, plates of gold focuses on the period of his life in which he translated the book of mormon. Did the mormon church once promise to show the golden plates to the world. As far as mormon cinema goes, joseph smith volume 1. Sep 02, 2011 plates of gold follows joseph s early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of the book of mormon and the founding of a new worldwide church.
Dear sheryl, the prophet received the plates from moroni in september of 1827, and the translation of the book of mormon was completed in june of 1829. Joseph smith and the gold plates, by bill mckeever aaron shafovaloff. Mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story from a german fairy tale. Home page lds series lds subpages enchantment magic and money digging. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. Reports of gold plates being found stem from a fake news website. To download and engage in more discussion on the video, go to.
Joseph smith and the gold plates, by bill mckeever youtube. Nor did they use the term gold plates or plates of gold. Reports of gold plates being found stem from a fake news. May, 2018 what happened when joseph smith told his family members about his vision of the gold plates. Help those you are teaching learn about how joseph smith received and protected the gold plates, and how they can handle their problems like joseph. He claimed that an angel named moroni had directed him to a buried stone box, containing a set of gold plates, covered with strange symbols. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith. Sep 11, 20 god gave joseph smith the gift and power to translate writings recorded centuries ago in a language of which joseph had no knowledge. Step into nineteenth,century new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. Joseph smith translates the gold plates is to help everyone understand and recognize the influence of the holy ghost as well as to desire to be worthy of his constant companionship. The film also details joseph s personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and salvation from god.
Occult context of joseph smiths 1823 discovery of gold. Once joseph and emma smith were settled in harmony, pennsylvania, joseph began to translate the gold plates. Many of the actors were significantly younger than they usually are in such films. Oh, no matter about joseph smith, he has gold plates, gold bibles, he is rich he dont want anything. Recalled josephs wife emma, no man could have dictated the writing of the manuscripts unless he was inspired. This kit will be available in your account on this store immediately after purchase. Joseph smith was living on the family farm in manchester, new york, when he became famous for his story of finding gold plates. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates also called the gold plates or in some 19thcentury literature, the golden bible are the source from which joseph smith claimed to have translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith. Because joseph smith, like most prophets, was highly flawed and made many mistakes. The film also details josephs personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and salvation from god. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be linked. What happened when joseph smith told his family members about his vision of the gold plates.
In making a movie of joseph smith, most movies will cast a joseph smith that is well in his 30s and is typically an emotion free, always positive, big spiritual giant like a prophet should be. Plates of gold during it brief theatrical run and liked it. Plates of gold is a mustsee for latterday saints or anyone who has heard the name of joseph smith. Some contemporaries of smith s suggested that the plates weighed 60 pounds while others alleged they were 30 pounds 2. Well, yes, they were, just not by joseph smith and it was long before his time. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who. Wonderful my husband is not a member and he was very impressed.
Aug 11, 2008 mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story from a german fairy tale. The film follows joseph s early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of the book of mormon and the founding of a new world religion. Plates of gold, a feature length film about joseph s experience of preparing to receive the plates, getting them, hiding them, translating them and printing the book of mormon. The weight of the plates makes the story incredible.
The film follows josephs early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of the book of mormon and the founding of a new world religion. Plates of gold follows josephs early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of the book of mormon and the founding of a new worldwide church. The angel moroni appears to joseph smith and tells him about the book of mormon written on gold plates in the hill. Under the direction of the first presidency, the church is. Plates of gold follows joseph s early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of the book of mormon and the founding of a new worldwide church. Joseph smith prepares to receive the gold plates purpose to encourage the children to prepare themselves to serve jesus christ and their fellowmen. The style and angle it takes is a fairly unique one which may open the eyes of some and give people a realistic view of joseph smiths life. When josephs mother, lucy, confronted them, they replied. This is one of the most real and humanizing portrayals of young joseph smith on film. Joseph smith receives the gold plates perfect for family home evening or primary 5 valiant lesson 5. He took the gold plates out of the box, wrapped them in cloth, and hid them in the loft of the shop. Joseph described the plates as being 6 inches wide, 8 inches long, and something near 6 inches in thickness. The style and angle it takes is a fairly unique one which may open the eyes of some and give people a realistic view of joseph smith s life. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates are the source from which joseph smith said he translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith.
If joseph smith was told to keep the gold plates safe, why. No film has touched my life as much as plates of gold. Mormon history provides an idea, although somewhat conflicting, of the weight of the plates joseph smith collected from the hill to take back to his home. If you have any more references regarding this please post them here. Perfect for primary 5 valiant lesson 7, or for family home evening. He carried the bundle across the street to a workshop on the smith farm. The gold plates found by joseph smith hank hanegraaf.
The pair must endure rejection and persecution as they labor to know and do the will of the lord. Joseph smith begins to translate the gold plates remember the purpose is to help everyone understand that we should be seeking heavenly fathers answers and be willing to follow his guidance when we pray. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be. Recalled joseph s wife emma, no man could have dictated the writing of the manuscripts unless he was inspired. Joseph smiths golden plate story debunked reasons for jesus. Joseph smith translates the gold plates teaching helps.
With matthew bellows, dalton blaine, sean bott, brandon luke bringhurst. Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in color, and composed of thin metallic pages engraved with. How long did joseph smith actually have physical posession of the golden plates. So your last sentence seems to confuse things it has not been mentioned that the plates were buried. Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in. The fact that he chose to document and publish so many of them for all the world to see says more about him than the fact that he made them. But his calling is not without turmoil and sacrifice for both joseph and his young bride, emma. The gold plates were taken from joseph smith for a time when martin harris, who was working as scribe, lost the first 116 pages of.
In todays lesson, listen to find out how joseph used each of these locations. Each of these was used by joseph smith to hide the gold plates to keep them safe. How long did mormon prophet joseph smith have the gold plates. I learned a lot of new things about joseph smith and the coming forth of the book of mormon. Angel and the gold plates early accounts of joseph smiths story. Discuss the revelations concerning this event that were given to joseph smith in doctrine and covenants 3 and 10. Attempts were made to steal the plates but joseph kept them well hidden. Mar 03, 2006 how long did joseph smith actually have physical posession of the golden plates.
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