Joseph Smith and His Accounts of the First Vision: Fatal Contradictions??
The origin of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints begins with a remarkable vision of young Joseph Smith in 1820, a profound experience that was retold in several forms over the years. Critics suggest that differences in the accounts are proof of fraud, and also challenge historical details related to the account. I respond to some of those arguments here, sharing my perspective as a Latter-day Saint. This is part of “LDSFAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Latter-day Saint Beliefs.” This work is solely the responsibility of Jeff Lindsay and reflects my personal views, biases and opinions.
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