Deseret News | Reader comments: MormonTimes.com: Joseph Smith Papers will change landscape, editor says

Reader comments
MormonTimes.com: Joseph Smith Papers will change landscape, editor says

Greg B. | 3:53 p.m. March 14, 2008

I applaud this monumental effort to bring to light the writings of Joseph Smith, Jr., and to tell the world that it may begin again to dispute them. Robin Jensen said it best: "The terrible things said about Joseph Smith come largely from ignorance about the past."

This work caps an exciting part of our history and one that should put straight the many distortions and fabrications laid upon the prophet of God.

Laura G. | 4:56 p.m. March 14, 2008

Thank you for going forth with this work and making sure it is authentic , something that can be trusted to be true.

Joan S, Morris | 7:49 p.m. March 14, 2008

Thank you for this gift! I am on pins and needles waiting to see it and use it. This project will be the way to learn to understand the Prophet Joseph
as he was and is. Working to use only his true writings may well help many members to understand the Gospel more than they ever have so they can know that it is from God to Joseph to the world.

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J. Jensen | 8:43 p.m. March 14, 2008

Sounds like a fantastic project. Can't wait for it to come out!

Janis Dixon, Bow N.H. | 8:01 a.m. March 15, 2008

This sounds so exciting, being able to see things the way the prophet himself did. I love history and being a part of it is wonderful. I am awaiting the finished works.

Michael G. Scott, Santa Rosa, CA | 11:55 a.m. March 15, 2008

Joseph's life is of great interest to me. This project is a wonderful undertaking and I want to thank everyone who is involved.

Larry Lynch | 8:18 a.m. March 16, 2008

I love reading about Joseph Smith. Can't wait until this is released.

Darrell Strong | 11:26 a.m. March 16, 2008

This shows to the world that Latter-Day-Saints are not afraid of scrutiny. The principles of the church are pure and simple. Those who know the teachings of the church are enriched by them. Joseph Smith indeed was a prophet of God!

S. St.Laurent | 10:47 a.m. March 17, 2008

I hope it is very soon. I cannot get enough of this man's work, visions, thoughts, and his daily record.

Trish Dumbrell | 7:49 p.m. March 17, 2008

I am most excited to read of his thoughts and lifes challenges as they really happened & not as others may percieve it to have happened. He has most wrongly been judged throughout history. This is wonderful news.

LuAnn | 6:33 p.m. March 20, 2008

Can't wait for it to be realeasd, I love to read
about Joseph Smith

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