![]() ![]() A landmark historical accomplishment in modern times. The print edition of The Joseph Smith Papers consist of 27 volumes, divided into five series: Documents, Journals, Revelations and Translations, Histories, and Administrative Records. Thank you to Dean Jessee for starting this thing, Larry and Gail Miller for funding it, the Church for sponsoring it and throwing open the collections, and all the editors and historians who worked on it. The Joseph Smith Papers include accurate and unabridged transcripts of all extant Joseph Smith documents to which the editors can gain access. In my imagination, Thomas Bullock was sitting beside me saying, “remember me, I wrote that down on that rainy, fateful day.”Įnd of an era folks. In your face people! I remember the first time I picked up that bifolio from the folder a decade ago. ![]() My favorite document in the volume? The first sermon of June 16, 1844. If you decide to own one of the JSP volumes, this one is near the top of the list. Joseph Smith’s handwriting in that first diary. Heres a look back at a book that examines the murder and its aftermath. The most spine tingling for me, this: Joseph Smith’s 1832 diary. history Joseph Smiths murder179 years today Joseph Smith, the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was killed. In addition, the Papers staff had some fine documents on display. Next, editors of volume 15 spoke about a few featured items and answered questions from the audience. 22 hours ago &0183 &32 The final volume of 'The Joseph Smith Papers' covers the final six weeks of Joseph Smith’s life and the events leading to his murder at Carthage, Illinois. He remarked that the work and learning of the project will make for a more effective telling of the restoration. ![]() Elder Bednar predicted that the project would bring great things in the future. The Joseph Smith Papers is a project researching, collecting, and publishing all manuscripts and documents created by, or under the direction of, Joseph. She and her late husband, Larry Miller, supported the JSPP from the beginning even through the 2008-9 recession when it seemed a very difficult commitment. The Mormon History Association recently awarded the Joseph Smith Papers a special citation for its historical work. Representing the Millers, philanthropist Gail Miller, was present. Miller family for their ongoing financial support of the project. Shot to death in Carthage, Illinois, their lives measured the founding of Mormonism and the origins of the Latter Day Saint movement. McKay (left) and General Editor, Ronald K. Jmarked 179 years since the deaths of Joseph Smith and Hyrum Smith. ![]()
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