Sep 11, 20 joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter. 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. Many of the actors were significantly younger than they usually are in such films. Joseph smith was living on the family farm in manchester, new york, when he became famous for his story of finding gold plates. Joseph smith claimed he translated the book of mormon from anciently engraved gold plates, which he took from a stone box in the side of a hill near his home in manchester, new york. Lesson 5 joseph smith receives the gold plates pdf. Joseph described the plates as being 6 inches wide, 8 inches long, and something near 6 inches in thickness. Prophet joseph smith, is a translation of ancient plates. But his calling is not without turmoil and sacrifice for both joseph and his young bride, emma. The rediscovery of these joseph smith papyri, as they have come to be known, sent scholars rushing in all. The boy with the golden plates will be released in theaters in 2010.
On a page of my ldsfaq section of this website, i provide evidence that the concept of ancient people writing sacred scripture on metal plates has found increasing support since the days of joseph smith. The pair must endure rejection and persecution as they labor to know and do the will of the lord. This lesson focuses on the four years between joseph learning about the plates and actually. When josephs mother, lucy, confronted them, they replied. 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. The book of mormon was unpopular before it was even given to.
As far as mormon cinema goes, joseph smith volume 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 any one else. Instead, the lord told joseph about some different plates, the plates of nephi, which he would use in lieu of the golden plates to replace the lost pages. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be linked. Joseph smith was given the task of translating the strange writings on the plates. Joseph smith prepares to receive the gold plates purpose to encourage the children to prepare themselves to serve jesus christ and their fellowmen. The film also details joseph s personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and salvation from god.
Perfect for family home evening or for primary 5 valiant lesson 4. In march 2011, the church released a revised cut of the film, which is. 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. Those implausible golden plates of the book of mormon.
Supplementing jeff lindsays book of mormon evidences page. Plates of gold en streaming dans le cable tv ou cinema au montreal canada et france avec son original en anglais. The implausible metal plates of book of mormonimplausible. Attempts were made to steal the plates but joseph kept them well hidden. Volume 1 zions camp books lds classics by joseph smith. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing joseph smith volume 1. 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. Once joseph and emma smith were settled in harmony, pennsylvania, joseph began to translate the gold plates.
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. It would seem joseph did this because he could not rewrite 116 pages word for word from memory, and would then be exposed as a fraud. 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 teaching thoughts. Mar 03, 2006 how long did joseph smith actually have physical posession of the golden plates. This german novella, published in 1814, recounts the story of a boy named anselmus in germany who magically meets an ancient and mystical archivist from the lost civilization of atlantis named. Joseph described the plates as being 6 inches wide, 8 inches long, and something near 6 inches. Discuss the revelations concerning this event that were given to joseph smith in doctrine and covenants 3 and 10. With matthew bellows, dalton blaine, sean bott, brandon luke bringhurst. He joseph smith did not use the plates in translation. The heavenly messenger told joseph smith that plates were of gold. Reports of gold plates being found stem from a fake news.
Crayons pencils black and white pictures for the children to color in the attention activity the football game is included in the download but is in a different file than the lesson. The gold plates found by joseph smith hank hanegraaf. Joseph smith receives the gold plates is to help everyone understand that when are obedient and do our part, heavenly father will help us. The style and angle it takes is a fairly unique one which may open the eyes of some and give people a realistic view of joseph smiths life.
How long did joseph smith actually have physical posession of the golden plates. Engraved metal plates hold a special significance in the latter day saint movement because in 1827, the founder of that religion, joseph smith, claimed to have obtained a set of engraved golden plates from an angel and from them translated the book of mormon, a religious text of that religious tradition. Dear sheryl, the prophet received the plates from moroni in september of 1827, and the translation of the book of mormon was completed in june of 1829. While this production wont measure up to films that cost much more money to make, i was very pleasantly surprised. Angel and the gold plates early accounts of joseph smiths story. Joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter. 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. This is one of the most real and humanizing portrayals of. How long did mormon prophet joseph smith have the gold plates. Plates of gold en streaming vf, telecharger film joseph smith. 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. 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. Plates of gold 2011 a profile shows religious founder joseph smith jr.
December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. In addition to online reading and listening, you can also download and use the. Plates of gold 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 worldwide church. New film about the life of joseph smith focused on translation of the golden plates. Joseph smith receives the gold plates is to help everyone understand that when are obedient and do our part, heavenly father will help us teaching thoughts. In this article they state that the archelogist believe that the plates that were found could be linked to joseph smith and were in fact the original gold. The film 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 world religion. Plates of gold en entier, regarder film joseph smith. Articles of faith pictures 5 book of mormon activities 121 cardsmultimedia 20. Joseph smith would put the seer stone into a hat, and put his face in the. Aug 11, 2008 mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story from a german fairy tale. 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.
Did the mormon church once promise to show the golden plates to the world. Plates of gold 2011 vostfr streaming gratuit et legal. Plates of gold is a mustsee for latterday saints or anyone who has heard the name of joseph smith. Step into nineteenth,century new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. If you do not have a high speed internet connection and have difficulty downloading this file, email. Plates of gold during it brief theatrical run and liked it. Taken from, joseph knights recollection of early mormon history manuscript of the early history of joseph smith. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of.
Joseph smith was quite young and so was the actress that played emma. 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. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. Mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story from a german fairy tale. Soon after he got the plates, rumors of their existence spread throughout the area. 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. The best movie about joseph smith that youve never seen, plates of gold focuses on the period of. 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. Unlike the gold plates of the book of mormon, which scholars were never able to. The implausible metal plates of book of mormonimplausible in. This is one of the most real and humanizing portrayals of young joseph smith on film. The gold plates were taken from joseph smith for a time when martin harris, who was working as scribe, lost the first 116 pages of.
After a few years, smith is allowed to retrieve the golden plates and translates them. From thence he went to the hill where he was informed the record was and found no trouble for it. On a page of my ldsfaq section of this website, i provide evidence that the concept of ancient people writing sacred scripture on metal plates has found increasing. Plates of gold trailer 2011 02 september 2011 drama 102 mins. Joseph smith was given the task of translating the. 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. Aug 11, 2009 supplementing jeff lindsays book of mormon evidences page. Choose from the five learning activities that are included to help those you are teaching understand why it is so important to prepare ourselves. Bring pieces that when put together will make a replica of the gold plates plus a few odd pieces. Do mormons know what happened to the urim and thummim which joseph smith used to translate the book of mormon. By his own hand upon papyrus part 1 a new look at the joseph. Latter day saint movement and engraved metal plates. The style and angle it takes is a fairly unique one which may open the eyes of some and give people a realistic view of joseph smith s life.
Sep 02, 2011 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. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be. Translating the golden plates lds video encyclopedia. Suivez joseph smith et explorez sa bibliographie sur sa page dauteur joseph smith sur. The weight of the plates makes the story incredible. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith. Well, yes, they were, just not by joseph smith and it was long before his time. 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. Mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story.
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