Memory Problems with First Vision (Part 1 of 5)
Critics of Joseph Smith’s First Vision account claim that Joseph changed his accounts over the years, resulting in contradictions between the four primary accounts. Could
Critics of Joseph Smith’s First Vision account claim that Joseph changed his accounts over the years, resulting in contradictions between the four primary accounts. Could
Joseph Smith gave multiple accounts of his First Vision experience. Some people find the differing accounts problematic, while others don’t think they are a big
There are several First Vision accounts, and we’re going to tackle the 1835 account in our next episode. What distinguishes it from the 1832 account,
The number of prophets who have claimed to have seen God is very small: Moses, and Joseph Smith. The First Vision is known as one
In Joseph Smith’s History, it says his name will be known for good and evil, and that is certainly the case. Historian Dan Vogel believes
[paypal-donation] Greg Prince wrote a book[1] on the evolution of LDS Priesthood. In our next conversation, I’ll talk to Greg and I’ll ask him more
[paypal-donation] I enjoyed our latest conversation with Greg Prince. We talked about incapacitation of church leaders due to medical factors. Is this a problem in our
Rick Bennett is the friendly, independent historian at the heart of Gospel Tangents LDS Podcast: The Best Source for Mormon History, Science, and Theology. When he isn't interviewing Mormon scholars, prophets, and others, he is teaching math and statistics at Utah Valley University. He also freelances as a research biostatistician in the fields of Dermatology and Traumatic Brian Injuries, as well as in the network television/cable T.V. industries as a sports statistician. Rick holds a Master of Statistics Degree from the University of Utah.