Category Archives: Timelines

Where did Joseph and others say the Nephites were? – A timeline

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Article on FAIR pointing out the sheer number of times and places Joseph identified the Nephites’ location. There are several missing, such as the angel Moroni stating the Indians were in “this continent” (meaning North America), or Joseph identifying Mayan … Continue reading →

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Possible sources of plagairism for Joseph Smith

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Mithryn

Plagiarism definition[1] includes to “present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.” By this definition, Joseph Smith, Jr. clearly plagiarized. How to identify plagiarism[2]: We will be judging Joseph Smith, Jr. on the criteria listed … Continue reading →

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Kirtland Timeline – Kirtland Safety Society, the Bank of Monroe, Temple Dedication, Consecration, and significant historical events related.

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Mithryn

22 February, 1816 – Ohio legislature passes a law that any entity engaged in banking activities is a bank, and must therefore have a charter 1816 – Total money supply in U.S. $67.3 million, mostly due to creation of Second Bank of … Continue reading →

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First Vision Timeline

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Mithryn

Evolution of the First Vision Story

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FAIR LDS apologist timeline for Book of Mormon translation

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Mithryn

I found this and really enjoyed the time/effort he put into it.  It really places some events into a concrete time frame.  Others, he’s clearly reaching on (the Melchizedek Priesthood restoration date). But it is relevant and interesting: http://eldenwatson.net/BoM.htm

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Palmyra Magic Timeline

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Mithryn

Note: this began as me trying to find out what happened to the Chase family after Joseph left. They built an estate, which was passed down. I couldn’t find specifics on Sally Chase, other than she married and had children … Continue reading →

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The Mysteries of the Gospel

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Mithryn

Now, I know what you’re probably thinking.  Something, something “deep doctrine,” and “here is what made this guy lose his testimony” or whatever.  But you’re off base. This is actually a link to the full text of the InfoBase CD’s … Continue reading →

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Nauvoo/Winter Quarters Sealing Records

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Mithryn

More from the BYU Infobase CD: Nauvoo Sealing Records Salt Lake, Winter Quarters, and Nauvoo (continued) Again, these are from a faithful source intended for faithful members. I’m just sharing them for informational purposes.

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Temple History Timeline, Including Ancient, Modern, and Masonic Histories

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Mithryn

Sections in this post: Ancient temples – A Masonic Timeline – M Garment related – G Endowment Related – E Sealings and polygamy related – S Miscellaneous dates – D Notes with no date – N These will be mixed … Continue reading →

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