In this episode, Preston Purnell examines Joseph Smith's prophecies about wars, particularly his detailed predictions about the American Civil War. Preston explores the specific revelations recorded in Doctrine and Covenants and their historical fulfillment.
The episode covers:
- How Joseph Smith predicted the Civil War decades before it began
- Specific details Smith foresaw about "brother against brother" conflicts
- The devastating impact of 620,000 deaths during the Civil War
- Signs in the heavens that Joseph Smith connected to coming wars
- How these prophecies demonstrate Smith's gift of seership
- The extension of Smith's war prophecies beyond the Civil War to future conflicts
Preston provides historical context for these remarkable predictions and explains why they remain significant evidence of Joseph Smith's prophetic calling.
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