When did the Prophet Joseph Smith receive his endowments?
The date when the Prophet Joseph Smith was endowed is not given. However, endowments in the Kirtland Temple were performed as early as June, 1834.
Why didn’t the Joseph Smith translation of the bible replace the King James version?
The Joseph Smith translation of the King James bible was added to the King James version, rather than replacing it, so that the Mormon Church could maintain credibility with the world.
Did the Mormon Church once promise to show the Golden Plates to the world?
The Mormon Church has never claimed to have the Golden Plates, but claims that one the angel Moroni will return them so that the last part can be translated.
Why did the Mormon Church give Brigham Young such an elaborate funeral?
Since Brigham Young was such a beloved leader, the Mormons of his time wanted to honor him appropriately when he died.
Who pronounced the apostolic ordination upon Brigham Young?
The Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon ordained Brigham Young an apostle. There is no known record of who previously ordained Brigham Young to the priesthood.
What does the name “Barak-Ale” mean in referring to Joseph Smith?
There are code names used in the early editions of the Doctrine and Covenants for those working on its compilation. These names protected the early leaders of the Church.
Did Mormon or Moroni ever identify the actual site of the Hill Cumorah?
The Hill Cumorah was positively identified by Joseph Smith, but that is the only Book of Mormon site whose location has been identified.
Was there a room in the Hill Cumorah in addition to the place where the plates to the Book of Mormon were found by Joseph Smith?
There is a room in the Hill Cumorah where Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery of the Mormon Church, under the direction of the the Angel Moroni, returned the plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated.
What happened to the children of Mormon patriarch Hyrum Smith from his first wife, Jerusha?
Mormon patriarch and martyr Hyrum Smith was the father of future Mormon prophet Joseph F. Smith. Not much is known about his other children, six of whom were born to his first wife Jerusha.
In Joseph Smith’s letter, what do “old major” and “little prattlers” refer to?
In Joseph Smith’s letter, “Old Major” refers to the Prophet’s dog. The word “prattler” was a common term for a little child.
