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TitleOrigin of the First Vision
Publication TypeMagazine Article
Year of Publication1920
AuthorsSmith, Joseph Fielding
MagazineImprovement Era
Volume23
Issue Number6
Pagination496–505
Date PublishedApril 1920
KeywordsAtonement; Baptism for the Dead; Church Organization; First Vision; Godhead; Latter-day Saint History (1820-1846); Proxy Work; Salvation; Theology; Vicarious Work
Abstract

This article discusses how the First Vision answered many questions prevalent in the 19th century. The account of that vision agrees with the doctrine of the Church and the Book of Mormon. Those who read the Book of Mormon will know of its truthfulness and authenticity.