Easter and the First Vision
Keywords
First Vision, Easter resurrection, divine revelation
Abstract
Joseph Smith’s First Vision (likely on Sunday, March 26) and Easter 1820 (Sunday, April 2) happened only a week apart. Each event represented something significant for the world. Each event demonstrated God’s living powers. Each event symbolized God’s opening of the heavens to bring healing, revelation, and salvation. Each event reminds us that we are not alone, that God is intimately involved in our lives and personally interested in our daily cares and concerns. Most significantly, the memory of the rising Son is mirrored by the Son coming to Joseph Smith in the blinding flash of light brighter than the rising sun.
Original Publication Citation
Easter and the First Vision, April 9, 2020.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Halverson, Taylor, "Easter and the First Vision" (2020). Faculty Publications. 9934.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/9934
Document Type
Other
Publication Date
2020
Language
English
College
Marriott School of Business
Department
Marketing
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