A Test of Faith: The Book of Mormon in the Missouri Conflict

Title

A Test of Faith: The Book of Mormon in the Missouri Conflict

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

2003

Authors

Johnson, Clark V. (Primary)

Journal

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

Pagination

84-87, 118

Volume

12 Issue

2 URL

https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol12/iss2/9

Abstract

While imprisoned in Liberty Jail in Missouri in 1839, the Prophet Joseph Smith directed the church members to gather statements and affidavits about the sufferings and abuses put on them by the people of Missouri. Of the surviving affidavits, five speak directly about the Book of Mormon as a test of faith. Several were offered their lives, property, and safety if they would deny the Book of Mormon and denounce the divine calling of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Those who refused to recant were robbed of their property, whipped, beaten, slandered, and jailed.

Table of Contents

Journal

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 12/2 (2003)

Subject Keywords

Early Church History

Testimony

Mormon-Missouri War of 1838

Smith, Joseph, Jr.

Bibliographic Citation

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