Y Religion: Joseph Smith’s Growing Understanding of the Eternal Family

Keywords

Joseph Smith, doctrinal development, eternal family

Abstract

We can sometimes think that Joseph Smith’s understanding of key Restoration doctrines came fully formed from the start. But the reality is that many concepts were revealed more slowly, here a little and there a little. Beginning with the tragic death of Joseph’s brother Alvin up through temple ordinances in Nauvoo, BYU religion’s Michael Goodman and Devan Jensen discuss how the Prophet grew in his understanding of doctrines related to the eternal family, and how God works with all of us line upon line.

Each year, Brigham Young University Religious Education professors produce hundreds of publications on subjects related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This podcast brings this research into one place to enlighten the everyday seeker of truth. Interviewing the author, we discuss why the study was done, why it matters, and why the professor chooses to be both a scholar and a disciple.

Original Publication Citation

Y Religion: Joseph Smith’s Growing Understanding of the Eternal Family - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=x5WNryPK4_A&ab_channel=BYUReligiousEducation

Document Type

Video

Publication Date

2023

Language

English

College

Religious Education

Department

Church History and Doctrine

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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