Plates of gold 2011 lds cinema film, produced by christian vuissa. 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. As the first movie in an intended trilogy, this movie ends when the church is organized in the year 1830. Nevertheless, smith stated that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus. Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in. Joseph smith was quite young and so was the actress that played emma. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be linked.
The heavenly messenger told joseph smith that plates were of gold. Few filmmakers have done as much for the advancement of the lds film. The film also details josephs personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and salvation from god. 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. 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. 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. Those implausible golden plates of the book of mormon.
Latter day saint movement and engraved metal plates. It is a very heavy metal, its specific gravity being 19. Joseph smith declared that an angel of god directed him to gold plates, which contained the writings of prophets in ancient america, and that he translated those plates by divine powers. Smith said that two thirds of the plates were still sealed, and he was not able to view those pages. Joseph smith plates of gold dvd 2011 covenant lds mormon. In march 2011, the church released a revised cut of the film, which is. Dustin harding, lindsay farr, michael flynn, geoff hansen the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 42 min, and.
Mar 03, 2006 what happened to the golden plates after joseph smith finished translating the book of mormon. Nevertheless, smith stated that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by. 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. Oh, no matter about joseph smith, he has gold plates, gold bibles, he is rich he dont want anything. Aug 11, 2009 supplementing jeff lindsays book of mormon evidences page. 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.
Plates of gold 2011 a profile shows religious founder joseph smith jr. 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. 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. Location of the gold plates angel retrieves gold plates. 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. He was the director of baptists at our barbecue, the errand of angels, one good man 2009. 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. Packer, in his article cumorahs cave, printed in the journal of book of mormon studies v. 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. He was involved in the making of pirates of the great salt lake. This film is a must,see for latter,day saints or anyone who has heard the name of joseph smith. Television documentary series 200809, produced by larry h. Joseph s desire for and receiving of forgiveness the appearance of an angel first time mention of a local revival which did occur around 1823 as an external motivator for joseph s unrest the revelation about gold plates.
The gold plates found by joseph smith hank hanegraaf. 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. What fictional book is the book of mormon based on answers. Sep 11, 20 joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter.
On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. What are the release dates for greener and gold 2011. Aug 17, 2011 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 worldwide church. Changing first vision accounts 183435 first vision. 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. While this production wont measure up to films that cost much more money to make, i was very pleasantly surprised. 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. How long did mormon prophet joseph smith have the gold plates. Plates of gold synopsis mormon founder joseph smith jr. Bill mckeever explains in a conference talk how the book of mormon, if made of gold plates, would have weighed around 200 pounds. R dustin harding, lindsay m farr, g steven wallace, michael flynn, christian vuissa. If youre a nonmormon, you might consider those plates of gold to be a fictional book. The plates are covered with mysterious symbols, very similar to the reformed egyptian characters, written by joseph smith jr. As church membership mushroomed, and it became clear the book of mormon is pretty.
This is one of the most real and humanizing portrayals of young joseph smith on film. Who are the few who were permitted to see the plates. Attacks against the book of mormon have experienced a kind of mission creep since its publication in 1830. Best netflix series ranked 200 fresh free movies online. The boy with the golden plates will be released in theaters in 2010. Most latter day saints assume their authenticity as a matter of faith. The golden plates are a set of bound and engraved metal plates that latter day saint denominations believe are the source of joseph smith s translation of the book of mormon. 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 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 worldwide church. The story that chronicles the coming forth of the book of mormon.
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. Nephi prophesied that there would be multiple groups of people who would see the plates upon which the book of mormon was written. Step into nineteenthcentury new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. Released september 2nd, 2011, joseph smith volume 1. 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. First, he specifically mention 3 witnesses, then a few, and also as many witnesses as seemeth the lord good. 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. Bill mckeever talks to a man on the streets of manti in 2011 as he discusses why the book of mormon plates were. He is also the founder and former head of the lds film festival, until 2017 vuissa is a native of austria and served an lds mission in leipzig, germany from 1994 to 1996. Have you found any reference where joseph smith actually called the hill of the golden plates cumorah. 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 described the plates as being 6 inches wide, 8 inches long, and something near 6 inches in thickness. The gold bible business, so called, was the topic of conversation, to which i paid particular attention that i might learn the truth of the whole matter. These records were engraven on plates which had the appearance of gold. In addition, a free download of the movie is available at. A mormon spectacle, way off broadway the new york times. 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. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be. 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 smith protects the gold plates use these scripture figures to tell the story of how joseph protected the gold plates. Apr 29, 2006 when josephs mother, lucy, confronted them, they replied. 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. According to joseph smith s own statement, then, he began his moneydigging activities in about 1823. I just discovered that you can watch them on for free in their media library.
Christian vuissa born 1969 is a latterday saint filmmaker. Film about joseph smith now available online church newsroom. Translating the golden plates lds video encyclopedia. Many of the actors were significantly younger than they usually are in such films. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building from its. When joseph s mother, lucy, confronted them, they replied. 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. Mirror films step into nineteenthcentury new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history.
In subsequent accounts joseph smith will divide these elements between two visionary experiences separated by several years. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates are the source from which joseph smith. 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. Although several witnesses said they saw the plates, smith said that he returned them to an angel after the translation was completed. Mormons believe that it was translated by joseph smith from the original work written on plates of gold. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Enjoy ebooks and audiobooks on your smartphone or tablet with our free app, deseret. The prophet of the restoration is now available online, marking the first time the. With matthew bellows, dalton blaine, sean bott, brandon luke bringhurst. Although joseph originally said there was a book deposited, written upon gold plates history of the church, vol. 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 book of mormon, a gift from heavenly fatheruse these pictures. The golden plates matching game of dates and events surrounding the golden plates mystery pictureanswer questions about joseph smith to help connect the dots and reveal a hidden picture. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith finished translating the book of mormon. Reports of gold plates being found stem from a fake news. The film follows josephs early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the. These distinctions appear to reflect the three witnesses who saw the plates and the angels, the eight witnesses who saw and handled.
Many of the symbols on the plates found by the archaeologists are identical to those drawn by the prophet, in 1928. Sep 6, 2011 this is showing here in anderson on the 19th. 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. The lord commanded nephi to go and get the plates from the wicked laban inside the city gates. The film also details josephs personal life and his desire to find. The most human and rounded screen depiction of joseph smith yet. Callister, the book of mormona book from god, ensign, november 2011, online at. Smith translated the text of the book of mormon over the next several. The implausible metal plates of book of mormonimplausible in. The reader will remember that the messenger was supposed to have informed joseph smith of the gold plates on september 21, 1823.
Plates of gold follows josephs early adult years and portrays the events that. The stone box that held the gold plates ask gramps. The book of mormon was unpopular before it was even given to joseph let alone translated and printed. Plates of gold shows joseph and emma as youve never seen them before. 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.
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. Plates of gold during it brief theatrical run and liked it. Joseph smith was living on the family farm in manchester, new york, when he became famous for his story of finding gold plates. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. 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.
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