Author: Richard A. Durrant

“Now I don’t believe, but I know it [the Book of Mormon] to be true, for with these eyes I saw the angel and with these ears, I heard him say it was a true and correct record of an ancient people that dwelt upon this the American continent, and I hereby testify to you Read more

The Introduction to The Book of Mormon was first added in 1981. Written by Bruce R. McKonkie, it is not considered to be a revealed text. Instead, it attempts to introduce those unfamiliar with the Book of Mormon to its themes and history. In the few decades since this addition there have been minimal changes, Read more

The Book of Mormon, King James Version, and Great Isaiah Scroll translations all side by side 1 Nephi 20 – Isaiah 48 2 Nephi 12 – Isaiah 2 1 Nephi 21 – Isaiah 49 2 Nephi 7 – Isaiah 50 2 Nephi 8 – Isaiah 51 Read more

A selection from the diary of Charles Walker, recording his recollection of John Alger’s memory. This account includes a peculiar detail not found in any other account. As a late, third hand account, it in unclear how reliable this detail is. 2nd Feb Thurs [1893] Cold and chilly. Attended Fast Meeting…. Br John Alger said Read more

In 1834 Joseph Smith jr., Joseph Smith sr., Oliver Cowdrey, David Whitmer and Martin Harris visited Pontiac Michigan, where Stevenson heard the prophet relay the story of his first vision. Reminisces of that visit were published in 1893 A great stir was made in this settlement at so distinguised visitors the meetings held were crowded Read more

George Q. Cannon, born 1827, was a young boy in Nauvoo and often heard the prophet speak. This account was recorded in a biography of Joseph Smith’s life published by him in 1888 Joseph was earnest beyond his years; but he was not of a nature to become a prey to morbid feelings. He was Read more

Now, we will come to other events, of later date; events with which we are associated—I refer now to the time that Joseph Smith came among men. What was his position? and how was he situated? I can tell you what he told me about it. He said that he was very ignorant of the Read more

A convert from Germany who immigrated to Nauvoo, Niebar taught Joseph Smith the languages of Hebrew and German, on May 24, 1844 he recorded an account of Joseph’s first vision in his journal Br. Joseph tolt us the first call he had a Revival Meeting, his Mother, Br. and Sisters got Religion, he wanted to Read more

Related from an interview with Joseph Smith as White, not a member of the LDS faith, visited Nauvoo in 1843. The account was published in the Pittsburgh Weekly Gazette, of which White was editor, September 15, 1843. Reportedly, it was also published in the New York Spectator on September 23, 1843. The Lord does reveal Read more

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