Joseph Smith's First Vision

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Joseph Smith's First Vision

Summary: Joseph Smith's announcement that he saw the Father and the Son in 1820 has produced a broad response, from faithful to critical. This set of articles addresses the multiple accounts of the First Vision, the events leading to and occurring after the vision, and a review of the doctrinal developments from the vision.

Video published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Video published by BYU Religious Education.

See also Joseph Smith

Accounts of the First Vision

• What accounts do we have?
• Why are there multiple accounts?
• What are the differences in the accounts?

Historical context

• What events led to the First Vision?
• What happened after the vision?

Doctrinal impact

• How did the First Vision change our understanding of God's doctrine?

Church Publications Discussing Different Accounts of First Vision

• What publications from the Church or affiliated sources discuss the various accounts of the First Vision?