Joseph Smith History 1:1-26 | January 13-19 | Lynne Hilton Wilson Follow Christ LDS

The discussion centers on the historical context of Joseph Smith and the Second Great Awakening, particularly focusing on the Burned Over District in upstate New York. Dr. Steve Harper and Lynn Hilton Wilson explore whether Joseph Smith was a product of his environment, emphasizing the intense religious fervor in the area during the early 1800s. They highlight the significant number of religious revivals occurring in the Burned Over District, which saw 80 revivals from 1815 to 1818, compared to much lower numbers in other states. This environment of religious enthusiasm played a crucial role in shaping Smith's spiritual journey.

The conversation delves into the theological tensions Smith experienced, particularly between Calvinism and Arminianism, as represented by the Presbyterians and Methodists, respectively. Joseph's struggle to find a church that resonated with his beliefs led him to seek divine guidance, culminating in his First Vision. The hosts discuss the various accounts of this vision, noting Joseph's reluctance to record it initially and the evolving understanding he had of his experience over time. They emphasize the importance of examining these accounts in their historical context, suggesting that Joseph's experiences and the surrounding religious climate significantly influenced his theological development and the formation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Today Lynne and Steve Harper help us look through the history and different accounts of the First Vision of Joseph Smith, and help us answer many questions regarding this sacred event!

Find Lynne's handouts here: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/background-first-vision-1801-1840-second-great-awakening-revivals-and-camp-meetings

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0:00 Introduction - Questions to consider

1:25 Burned over district Upstate New York

9:14 1818 - the log home and hard work

15:34 Joseph’s search for truth

24:05 Asking God - Joseph’s theophany

29:10 Joseph receives forgiveness

35:24 Additional accounts of the vision

44:00 Reasons for multiple accounts

51:30 Testimonies

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