Discusses the remaining accounts of Joseph Smith’s sermons, many of them given extemporaneously, contrary to the practice of other ministers of the day.

Episode 40—The Sermons of Joseph Smith

Explores the purposes and construction of two of Nauvoo’s largest public projects, the temple and the Nauvoo House.

Episode 41—The Nauvoo Temple and Nauvoo House

Discusses the acquisition, translation, and publication of the text of papyri purchased from Michael Chandler which became the canonical Book of Abraham.

Episode 42—The Book of Abraham

Explores the evolution of church doctrines and liturgy in Nauvoo.

Episode 43—Developments in Nauvoo

Discusses the history of the Relief Society and its evolution from a sewing society to provide clothing for men laboring on the temple to a multifaceted society founded on the principle of charity.

Episode 44—Foundations of the Women’s Relief Society

Examines the legal battle over an attempt by Missouri officials to extradite Joseph Smith from Illinois despite the dismissal of the charge against him.

Episode 45—Joseph Smith and the Law, Part 3, Illinois and Extradition

Looks at the first efforts to expand Mormonism’s reach beyond the borders of the United States and create an international church.

Episode 46—The Beginnings of International Mormonism

Explores the mounting tension over Joseph Smith’s doctrinal innovations, especially the introduction of plural marriage.

Episode 47—The Climax of Nauvoo, Part 1

Discusses the last months of Joseph Smith’s life, including his campaign for the American presidency, final instructions on priesthood and church government, and last doctrinal innovations.

Episode 48—The Climax of Nauvoo, Part 2

Examines the murders of Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum and the events leading up to the murders, including the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor.

Episode 49—The Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith

Discusses the events that followed the death of Joseph Smith, including competing claims of leadership in the absence of the church’s prophet.

Episode 50—The Martyrdom: Aftermath

Explores the question of who should take the church’s reins in the absence of its founder and the eventual exodus from Nauvoo.

Episode 51—The Last Days of Nauvoo

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Season 1 Episodes 40-51: Joseph Smith Papers Television Documentary