First Vision Accounts
Scriptures
- Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26
- Accounts of Paul’s vision: Acts 9:3–9; 22:6–21; 26:12–18
- Accounts of the transfiguration of the Savior: Matthew 17:1–13; Mark 9:2–13; Luke 9:28–36
Teachings of Prophets and Other Church Leaders
- Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Marvelous Foundation of Our Faith,” Ensign, Nov. 2002, 78–81
- Richard J. Maynes, “The First Vision: Key to Truth,” Ensign, June 2017, 60–65
Additional Church Resources
- “First Vision Accounts,” Gospel Topics, topics.lds.org
- Steven C. Harper, “The First Vision: A Narrative from Joseph Smith’s Accounts,” history.lds.org
- “Primary Accounts of Joseph Smith’s First Vision of Deity,” josephsmithpapers.org
- “First Vision Accounts—Videos,” josephsmithpapers.org
- “Joseph Smith’s First Vision Accounts,” Church History Topics, saints.lds.org
- Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults: A Face to Face Event with Elder Quentin L. Cook, Sept. 9, 2018 Segment: Why are the various accounts of Joseph Smith’s First Vision different?
Other Resources
- “Joseph Smith’s First Vision,” fairmormon.org
- Steven C. Harper, “Suspicion or Trust: Reading the Accounts of Joseph Smith’s First Vision,” in Robert L. Millet, ed., No Weapon Shall Prosper: New Light on Sensitive Issues (2011), 63–75
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