S2 E8 Palmyra Religious Fever

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In Episode 8 of Beginnings, we explore the religious environment of Palmyra, New York in the early 1800s that shaped young Joseph Smith's spiritual journey. 

Sources

• Essay: The Question of the Palmyra Revival_Dialogue
• Essay: Awakenings in the Burned Over District_BYU RSC
• Essay: Does Historical Evidence Support the Relgious Excitement in Palmyra in 1820_LDS.org
• Essay: Religious Excitement in Palmyra_Pearl of Great Price Central
• Essay: Quiet Revivialism_BYU RSC
• Essay: Excitement on the Subject of Religion_BYU RSC
• Essay: Joseph Smith Accuracy on the First Vision Setting_BYU RSC
• Essay: Evaluating 3 Arguments Against the First Vision_BYU RSC

AI Prompt
Create a scholarly examination of the religious revival atmosphere in Palmyra in Joseph Smith's youth. Analyze primary historical evidence for/against revivals in 1820 versus 1824, including church membership records and contemporary accounts. Explore Joseph's personal religious seeking, his level of engagement with denominational conflicts, and his spiiritual introspection. Address the Walters-Bushman debate and recent historical findings. Balance historical facts with Joseph's own accounts.

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