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. Step into nineteenth,century new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. 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. 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.
Mar 03, 2006 what happened to the golden plates after joseph smith finished translating the book of mormon. Plates of gold 2011 a profile shows religious founder joseph smith jr. When joseph receives the plates for the first time in 1827, he was almost 22 and the movie starts right before joseph marries emma, which was in january of 1827, a month after he turned 21. 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. If joseph smith was told to keep the gold plates safe, why. Step into nineteenthcentury new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. 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. In addition to joseph smith, the lord provided for eleven others to see the gold plates for themselves and to be special witnesses of the truth and. Joseph smith story church of jesus christ of latterday saints duration.
Weve all seen the many movies depicting joseph smith. This printable kit has four great learning activities that are fun and will engage the children. 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 heavenly messenger told joseph smith that plates were of gold. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing joseph smith volume 1. This kit will be available in your account on this store immediately after purchase. Sep 11, 20 joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates are the source from which joseph smith said he translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith. Joseph smith was living on the family farm in manchester, new york, when he became famous for his story of finding gold plates. Language the language on the plates is called reformed egyptian. Use these free printables for the scripture found in alma 37. The film also details josephs personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and salvation from god.
Oh, no matter about joseph smith, he has gold plates, gold bibles, he is rich he dont want anything. Dimensions according to joseph, the book was 6 x 8 x 6 and each plate was thinner than common tin. We first learn about them from the visit of the angel moroni to joseph smith on september 21, 1823. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith. Joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter. Notice in the ole jensen statement, martin is telling of an incident in which he, porter rockwell and another perhaps joseph smith, were involved in a treasure dig at cumorah after joseph had received the plates where they were looking for more plates of gold or something and they found a stone box. Perfect for family home evening or for primary 5 valiant lesson 4. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. How long did mormon prophet joseph smith have the gold plates. Have you found any reference where joseph smith actually called the hill of the golden plates cumorah.
The story that chronicles the coming forth of the book of mormon. Plates of gold during it brief theatrical run and liked it. Although joseph originally said there was a book deposited, written upon gold plates history of the church, vol. When josephs mother, lucy, confronted them, they replied. With matthew bellows, dalton blaine, sean bott, brandon luke bringhurst. Click on any image below for a highres version of each. 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. Many of the actors were significantly younger than they usually are in such films.
Joseph smith claimed that the book of mormon is his translation of an ancient book written on gold plates that he found buried in a hill. Plates of gold follows josephs early adult years and portrays the. Mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story. Joseph smith translates the gold plates teaching helps. But his calling is not without turmoil and sacrifice for both joseph and his young bride, emma. 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. The book of mormon was unpopular before it was even given to. The boy with the golden plates will be released in theaters in 2010. 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. When joseph receives the plates for the first time in 1827, he was almost 22 and the movie starts right before joseph marries emma, which was in. As far as mormon cinema goes, joseph smith volume 1. Smith translated the text of the book of mormon over the next several. 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. Because joseph smith, like most prophets, was highly flawed and made many mistakes.
Choose from the five learning activities that are included to help those you are teaching understand why it is so important to prepare ourselves. 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 plates from which the book of mormon was translated from. 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. Anselmus claims to be a youth of humble origins, often prone to making very human mistakes. Please click here to download the press kit for 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. Testimony of the prophet joseph smith, front of 20 edition of the book of mormon. Plates of gold by mirror films by christian vuissa at amazon. The film also details joseph s personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and salvation from god. Latter day saint movement and engraved metal plates wikipedia. The commandments of the lord are not always easy but does provide the way when we are in tune with him. This film is a must,see for latter,day saints or anyone who has heard the name of joseph smith. The most human and rounded screen depiction of joseph smith yet.
But nothing compared to brigham city, or states of grace, other mormon movies. 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. 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. 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.
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. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Joseph described the plates as being 6 inches wide, 8 inches long, and something near 6 inches in thickness. The gold plates found by joseph smith hank hanegraaf. While this production wont measure up to films that cost much more money to make, i was very pleasantly surprised. 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. It is a very heavy metal, its specific gravity being 19. 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. The movie is a good one because it kind of explains what joseph smith had to go through to get the gold plates translated. Plates of gold is a mustsee for latterday saints or anyone who has heard the name of joseph smith. 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. Aug 11, 2008 published well before joseph smiths own accounts of how he found the golden plates and met the angel moroni, the golden pot has some amazing similarities to joseph smiths accounts, a few of which are.
The fact that he chose to document and publish so many of them for all the world to see says more about him than the fact that he made them. Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in. The golden plates upon which the book of mormon was written have had quite a history, and it is rather well documented. Published well before joseph smiths own accounts of how he found the golden plates and met the angel moroni, the golden pot has some amazing similarities to joseph smiths accounts, a few of which are. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be linked. Joseph smith begins to translate the gold plates remember the purpose is to help everyone understand that we should be seeking heavenly fathers answers and be willing to follow his guidance when we pray. 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. Reports of gold plates being found stem from a fake news. Joseph smith was quite young and so was the actress that played emma. This lesson focuses on the four years between joseph learning about the plates and actually receiving. This package is also part of our combo package for lessons 5,6,7,8 here.
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. In real life, joseph smith was 24 years old when the church was organized and would turn 25 later in that year. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith finished translating the book of mormon. These records were engraven on plates which had the appearance of gold. 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. Initially, the film appeas to be as much, or more about joseph and emmas relationship than it is about the golden plates. It is only the second half of the film that centers on joseph s dealing with the plates of gold. Location of the gold plates angel retrieves gold plates. Perfect for primary 5 valiant lesson 7, or for family home evening.
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