Testimony Pages
Summary: The testimony pages consists of three separate "letters/record" written by various individuals testifying of the authenticity of the brass plates that were obtained by Joseph Smith which became the basis for translating and bring forth the Book of Mormon. Eleven different individuals testify of the existence of the plates (three and the eight more). In addition, a three page exert from Joseph Smith's own account of the story of how he obtained the plates in included.
Lessons Taught/To be Learned:
- Eleven different people testified of the existence of the brass plates that were used as the basis for the Book of Mormon
- Joseph Smith obtained the plates through revelation from God and through the angle Moroni as a proxy messenger for heaven
Key Scriptures (italicized and in quotes):
“Be it known onto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people unto whom this work shall come: That Joseph Smith, Jun., the translator of this work, has shown unto us the plates of which hath been spoken, which has the appearance of gold: and as many of the leaves as the said Smith has translated we did handle with our hands; and we also saw the engravings thereon, all of which has the appearance of ancient work, and of curios workmanship."