Joseph Smith History Study

Joseph Smith History is one of the most important documents in Latter-day Saint scripture. It contains Joseph's own account of the First Vision, the visit of Moroni, the translation of the Book of Mormon, and the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood. Understanding the historical context and the plain meaning of this account is foundational to understanding the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. LDS Sunday School helps you engage this text with the depth it deserves.

Key Principles

• ✓Joseph was fourteen years old when he received the First Vision in the spring of 1820
• ✓The religious revival context explains why a young boy was seeking which church to join
• ✓Moroni's visits to Joseph began in September 1823 and continued for several years
• ✓The Book of Mormon was translated between 1827 and 1829
• ✓The Aaronic Priesthood was restored by John the Baptist in May 1829