According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates also called the gold plates or in some 19thcentury literature, the golden bible are the source from which joseph smith said he translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith. The lost 116 pages were the original manuscript pages of what joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, said was the translation of the book of lehi, the first portion of the golden plates revealed to him by an angel in 1827. This is found in joseph smithhistory verse 52 having removed the earth, i obtained a lever, which i got fixed under the edge of the stone, and with a little exertion raised it up. Plates of gold is a mustsee for latterday saints or anyone who has heard the name of joseph smith. Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in color, and composed of thin metallic pages engraved with. Over the past several days there has been an article circulating by many members and non members a like of a team of archaeologists finding the gold plates while excavating a drumlin known as mormon hill or the cumorah. The story that chronicles the coming forth of the book of mormon.
There never has been a time after that when the church has claimed to have the plates in. As church membership mushroomed, and it became clear the book of mormon. Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and peo ple, unto whom this work shall come, that joseph smith, jr. Have you found any reference where joseph smith actually called the hill of the golden plates cumorah. Nor did they use the term gold plates or plates of gold. Joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter. The angel and the gold plates joseph smith s story. Plates of gold follows joseph s early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of the book of mormon and the founding of a new worldwide church. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith finished translating the book of mormon. The film also details joseph s personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and. Many of the actors were significantly younger than they usually are in such films. Critics began by labeling the book bungling and stupid, joe smith a perfect ignoramus, and they claimed any blunderhead, with the bible at his side, might have written it. No film has touched my life as much as plates of gold.
One of the missionaries was a weightlifter, the other was a science graduate. Joseph goes to the place where the gold plates are concealed, but is instructed by the angel moroni not to retrieve them. Three weeks ago, the musical score for joseph smith and the golden plates wasnt even started. When the prophet joseph smith went to the hill cumorah the first time he describes the setting for the gold plates, the urim and thummin and the breastplate. The gold plates found by joseph smith hank hanegraaf. How did joseph smith translate the plates from which the. This seems to be an artistic creation of the midtwentieth century that has no documentary basis. To do so, however, he needed money, and at the time he was penniless. Alvin took a leading role in helping the smith family work toward paying their debts and building their home. Joseph smith translates the gold plates is to help everyone understand and recognize the influence of the holy ghost as well as to desire to be worthy of his constant companionship. Joseph would, using the urim and thummim, read the ancient record and say the english translation to his assistant, who would then write it down on paper. The third time joseph returned to the hill cumorah to obtain the gold plates, moroni told him that he needed to quit his treasure hunting ventures and bring the right person with him the following year to obtain the plates. Plates of gold, 2011, directed by christian vuissa, with michael flynn, lindsay farr, geoffrey d. The two accounts of witnesses who claimed to have seen the stones at the bottom of the hill, merely presumed them to have come from moronis stone box, are suspect.
Newhall under construction newhall under construction. How long did mormon prophet joseph smith have the gold plates. Attacks against the book of mormon have experienced a kind of mission creep since its publication in 1830. Did the mormon church once promise to show the golden. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith. In this article they state that the archelogist believe that the plates that were found could. Frank russo investigator 95, 2004 march two mormons visited me for the first time ever, in 1968, when i was only 14. Joseph smith himself wrote his own history, which is included in our scriptures joseph smith history 1.
And, though i was an active participant in the scenes that transpired, and was present during the translation of the plates, and had cognizance of things as they transpired, it is marvelous to me, a marvel and a wonder, as much so as to. I learned a lot of new things about joseph smith and the coming forth of the book of mormon. New film about the life of joseph smith focused on translation of the golden plates. Joseph later learned that the right person was emma. Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in. Supposedly the angel moroni told joseph smith where gold plates were that would contain the fullness of the everlasting gospel and that these plates were written in reformed egyptian hieroglyphics. After the completion of the translation of the book of mormon in 1829, the angel again appeared to joseph smith and received back the plates into his keeping. Dustin harding is known for his work on the book of mormon movie, volume 1. After the translation was completed, however, joseph reported. As for the 24 gold plates, they were not included in the book of mormon plates found and translated by joseph smith. The pair must endure rejection and persecution as they labor to know and do the will of the lord. How long did it take joseph smith to translate the book of mormon. Throughout the spring of 1829, joseph smith translated and dictated the text of the book of mormon, pausing at times to preach to inquiring neighbors.
End reason death 2nd mayor of nauvoo, illinois in office may 19, 1842 18420519 june 27, 1844 18440627. When the sacred records in hill cumorah in mexico are discovered, it will be obvious which among the many engraved plates are the 24 gold plates. However, theres no reliable account that anyone other than joseph smith actually saw the stone box that held the gold plates and other nephite relics. By midjune 1829, joseph learned of the lords intent to provide three witnesses to the gold plates and apparently completed the translation through moronis words to his lamanite brethren. In making a movie of joseph smith, most movies will cast a joseph smith that is well in his 30s and is typically an emotion free, always positive, big spiritual giant like a prophet should be. Translation of the golden plates recruitment of martin harris. The golden plates upon which the book of mormon was written have had quite a history, and it is rather well documented. Plates of gold 2011 a profile shows religious founder joseph smith jr. While this production wont measure up to films that cost much more money to make, i was very pleasantly surprised. Given the dimensions by smith, some have concluded that the plates could have weighed as much as 234 pounds to as little as 100 pounds. The film follows josephs early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of the book of mormon and the founding of a new world religion.
New joseph smith film is a labor of love for director vuissa lds. Book of mormon, 1830, page 590 the joseph smith papers. Joseph smith claimed he translated the book of mormon from a set of golden plates that were given to him by an angel named moroni. His death at age 25 resulted in his younger brother joseph taking more of a leading role in family affairs. We first learn about them from the visit of the angel moroni to joseph smith on september 21, 1823. For a thorough documentary treatment of this subject, see john w. Many meridian readers will find the photograph above familiar.
Smith translated the text of the book of mormon over the next several. The best movie about joseph smith that youve never seen, plates of gold focuses on the period of his life in which he translated the book of mormon. He retrieved these tablets of gold and translated the book of mormon from them. Joseph smith did in fact possess plates with the appearance of gold which. Alvin smith february 11, 1798 november 19, 1823 was the eldest brother of joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement.
In 1832, joseph smith stated that the lord had answered olivers prayer, appearing to oliver and showing unto him the plates in a vision and also the truth of. The book of mormon was unpopular before it was even given to joseph let alone translated and printed. Its hard to take the book of mormon for granted after watching this film. That some years ago, a spirit had appeared to joseph his son, in a vision, and informed him that in a certain place there was a record on plates of gold, and that he was the person that must obtain them, and this he must do in the following manner. The film also details josephs personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and salvation from god. He includes in his narrative the visit of the angel moroni. Step into nineteenthcentury new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates also called the gold plates or in some 19thcentury literature, the golden bible are the source from which joseph smith claimed to have translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith.
The translation of the gold plates were done by joseph smith and many assistants. These pages, which had not been copied, were lost by smith s scribe, martin harris, during the summer of 1828 and are presumed to have. They were filled with engravings, in egyptian characters, and bound together in a volume as the leaves of a book, with three rings running through the whole. Plates of gold, a feature length film about joseph s experience of preparing to receive the plates, getting them, hiding them, translating them and printing the book of mormon. Oh, no matter about joseph smith, he has gold plates, gold bibles, he is rich he dont want anything. Joseph smiths mother, lucy mack smith, wrote that after the first visits of moroni, joseph continued to receive instructions from the lord, and we continued to get the children together every evening for the purpose of listening while he gave us a relation of the same. And it came to pass that laman was angry with me, and also with my father. As the first movie in an intended trilogy, this movie ends when the church is organized in the year 1830. These records were engraven on plates which had the appearance of gold. Apr 29, 2006 when josephs mother, lucy, confronted them, they replied. Plates of gold filme mit untertitel deutsch starten, fabelhafte joseph smith.
However, after he completed his translation, he was instructed to return the gold plates to the angel and bury them. New joseph smith movie gaining attention on east coast. He said there was a book deposited, written upon gold plates, giving an account of the former inhabitants of this continent, and the source from whence they sprang. As far as mormon cinema goes, joseph smith volume 1. And it came to pass that we fled into the wilderness, and the servants of laban did not overtake us, and we hid ourselves in the cavity of a rock. By the wisdom of god, they the plates remained safe in my. He claimed that an angel named moroni had directed him to a buried stone box, containing a set of gold plates, covered with strange symbols. When smith said he had obtained the book of golden plates from the angel moroni see early life of joseph smith, he also said the angel commanded him that the plates must be translated, printed and sent before the world tiffany 1859, p. After the translation was completed, however, joseph reported that he. Plates of gold, a feature length film about josephs experience of preparing to receive the plates, getting them, hiding them, translating them and printing the book of mormon.
Joseph smith 1st president of the church of christ later the church of jesus christ of latter day saints april 6, 1830 18300406 june 27, 1844 18440627 successor disputed. And after two years of research and 23 days of movie production, vuissa is seeing how his new film, joseph smith, volume 1. Brigham young, sidney rigdon, joseph smith iii, and at least four others each claimed succession. Discussion compared to all that could have been recorded on the gold plates, mormon and others were inspired to choose only a small portion for the book of mormon see words of mormon 1.
Although joseph originally said there was a book deposited, written upon gold plates history of the church, vol. Joseph and emma retrieved the gold plates right after midnight. Plates of gold during it brief theatrical run and liked it. Wonderful my husband is not a member and he was very impressed. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be. And, though i was an active participant in the scenes that transpired, and was present during the translation of the plates, and had cognizance of things as they transpired, it is marvelous to me, a marvel and a wonder, as much so as to any one else. Did the eleven witnesses actually see the gold plates.
By the end of may, they had completed the books of 4 nephi, mormon, ether. Joseph smith said that the ancient records were engraved on plates which had the appearance of gold, each plate was six inches wide and eight inches long, and not quite so thick as common tin. Monica film center santa monica monica film center santa monica. After joseph smith completed the translation of the book of mormon, the three witnesses and the. Plates of gold in top video format lauf, beeindruckende joseph smith. Sep 11, 20 joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter. Director christian vuissa the errand of angels, one good man paints an intimate portrait of a complex man who, in spite of his human frailties, earnestly commits to serve god according to revelation he receives.
Joseph smith receives the gold plates purpose to help the children understand that when we are obedient and do our part, heavenly father will help us. The stone box that held the gold plates ask gramps. But his calling is not without turmoil and sacrifice for both joseph and his young bride, emma. The boy with the golden plates will be released in theaters in 2010. Location of the gold plates angel retrieves gold plates. Joseph smith claimed he translated the book of mormon from a set of golden plates. He has given young and older ones like me filmmakers an opportunity to screen their works with the annual lds film festival held each year. Then eight witnesses were shown the plates by joseph smith.
Joseph smith claimed that in 1823 he was visited by an angel named moroni and that this angel told him that there was a book deposited, written upon gold plates, giving an account of the former inhabitants of this continent, and the source from whence they sprang joseph smith history 1. In june 1829, smith and cowdery moved to fayette, new york, completing the translation early the. The cave was a large, spacious room, filled with gold plates that couldve filled many wagons. This film is a must,see for latter,day saints or anyone who has heard the name of joseph smith. It is a very heavy metal, its specific gravity being 19.
Joseph smith was living on the family farm in manchester, new york, when he became famous for his story of finding gold plates. Laughably, joseph smiths successor, brigham young, claimed that joseph smith and oliver cowdery returned the gold plates to the angeland that the hill cumorah opened up in order to reveal a magical cave. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. One like it was printed in the blue paperback editions of the book of mormon some years ago. Joseph smith was quite young and so was the actress that played emma. With matthew bellows, dalton blaine, sean bott, brandon luke bringhurst. These records were later abridged to create the plates of mormon, or the gold plates that joseph smith translated. Joseph described the plates as being 6 inches wide, 8 inches long, and something near 6 inches in thickness.
Mar 12, 2007 we do know that gold weighs about 1200 pounds per cubic foot. I recently purchased a copy in the bluray format highly recommended and have come to appreciate the beauty and power of what christian vuissa has achieved with his film. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates are the source from which joseph smith. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be linked. Gold plates of the dimensions described by the witnesses would be too heavy on the order of 200 lbs to be realistically lifted and carried as joseph and others described. Its true that upon completion of the translation of the plates of the book of mormon, the prophet joseph smith returned them to the angel moroni, who has them in his custody to this day. The heavenly messenger told joseph smith that plates were of gold.
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