The papyrus fragments believed to contain the Book of Abraham were lost for decades in the Great Chicago Fire. What happened to them? Are some still lost? Historian Dan Vogel will answer these questions. GT: So
When a travelling Egyptian exhibit passed through Kirtland, Ohio in the 1830s, Joseph Smith encouraged followers to purchase some mummies and Egyptian scrolls. Did these contain the Book of Abraham? Historian Dan Vogel tells us
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 issue. We’ll talk about these First Vision conflicts with historian
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, and the much more famous 1838 account? Historian Dan will
There has been a discrepancy as to when the Melchizedek Priesthood was restored. Was it in June of 1829, 1830, or 1831? Historian Dan weighs in on the controversy and makes a case for later
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 of the most unique visions in all of religion. But
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 Joseph was a pious fraud. What does that mean exactly?
Fixed audio! Historian Dan Vogel is one of the premiere experts on the life of Joseph Smith. In part one of our interview, we will talk about his early life growing up in Mormonism, and
