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Criticisms of events leading up to the First Vision
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Criticisms of events leading up to the First Vision
Methodist camp meetings in the Palmyra area
Summary: It is claimed that any association Joseph had with Methodism did not occur until the 1824-25 revival in Palmyra, and that his claim that the "unusual excitement" started with the Methodists in 1820 is therefore incorrect.Joseph became "partial to the Methodist sect" in 1820
Summary: It is claimed that Joseph didn't become "partial to the Methodist sect" until at least 1823, after Alvin's death, or as late as 1838, rather than in 1820 as he claimed in his 1838 First Vision account.Were there revivals in 1820?
Summary: It is claimed that there were no religious revivals in the Palmyra, New York area in 1820, contrary to Joseph Smith's claims that during that year there was "an unusual excitement on the subject of religion...indeed, the whole district of country seemed affected by it"- Gordon B. Hinckley cited false information?—
Brief Summary: It is claimed that there were no religious revivals in the Palmyra, New York area in 1820, and that Gordon B. Hinckley cited false information in a book called Truth Restored. (Click here for full article)∗ ∗ ∗
- Gordon B. Hinckley cited false information?—