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

Authors

Clark V. Johnson

Keywords

Book of Mormon, Modern Church, Joseph Smith, Restoration, Missouri

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.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Johnson, Clark V. (2003) "A Test of Faith: The Book of Mormon in the Missouri Conflict," Journal of Book of Mormon Studies: Vol. 12: No. 2, Article 9.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol12/iss2/9