Latter-day Saints are mainly familiar with the canonical account of the First Vision in the Pearl of Great Price. Historians, however, have documented three other firsthand accounts of the First Vision left by the Prophet Joseph Smith. Latter-day Saints can rightly rejoice that they have access to additional records that complement the account of the First Vision in the Pearl of Great Price. By understanding their individual contexts, we can better appreciate why these different accounts exist, as well as why they contain some differences in detail, tone, and emphasis. That can help us better appreciate the rich documentary record that the Prophet left us. Links: www.josephsmithpapers.org/site/accounts-of-the-first-vision www.pearlofgreatpricecentral.org/joseph-smiths-firsthand-accounts-of-the-first-vision/

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