The Mystery of Mormonism: Golden Plates or Golden Hoax

Who is Joseph Smith, and why is he so important in Mormonism? Today, we’ll look at the historical figure who kicked off one of the biggest religions. We’ll talk about the early life of Joseph Smith, the Second Great Awakening, Joseph's First Vision of God, discovering the Golden Plates, and other interesting topics… WELCOME TO Religion CAMP! 🏕️Shoutout to our sponsor: OdooTry Odoo with a 14-day free trial at: http://Odoo.com/CAMP✝️☪️✡️🕉️☦️ Religion Camp Merch: https://religion-camp.com🏕️ Get Today In History Email Here (Free): https://camp.beehiiv.com/🎟️ 🎫 Comedy Tour Tickets Here: https://markgagnonlive.comTimestamps:0:00 Welcome to History Camp0:51 Who Was Joseph Smith4:44 The Early Life of Joseph Smith8:53 The Second Great Awakening11:13 Joseph Smith’s Parents12:22 Joseph's First Vision of God14:10 Encounter With Moroni17:29 Discovering The Golden Plates21:30 Translating The Golden Plates + Publishing The Book of Mormon23:50 Formation of The LDS Church25:27 Joseph Smith Arrested For Necromancy29:23 Mormons Move to The West33:45 Smith Joins The Government37:25 The Death of Joseph Smith42:05 Polygamy In The LDS Church43:50 Good Deeds of Joseph Smith45:04 The Legacy of John Smith