Early Life Of Joseph smith

Question 1

5 Building Blocks of Mormonism (According to Dr. Randy Bell)

Answer 1

1. Ancient America Mythology
2. Protestant Christianity
3. Greek Mythology
4. Islamic Beliefs
5. Masonic Temple Rites

Question 2

At Least 4 Different Accounts of First Vision

Answer 2

1. 1832 Handwritten Account
2. Two 1835 Accounts
3. 1838 Account (official)
4. 1842 Account

Question 3

Major Differences in the First Vision Accounts

Answer 3

1. 14 or 15 years old?
2. One or two beings?
3. No mention of asking which church to join
4. Attacked by Satan or not?

Question 4

Contradictions in the First Vision Accounts

Answer 4

1. In the 1832 account, Joseph states that before praying, he knew that all the religions were false, and he was going to find forgiveness for his sins.
2. In the 1838 official account, he states that he had never before considered that all religions could be false