by Dan Wees | May 18, 2018 | Miscellaneous
In the 1828–1829 Original Manuscript of the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith initially describes the destruction of Jerusalem in the past tense—see 1 Nephi 10:3: “how that after they WARE [were] destroyd” (emphasis added). However, the verse reads differently today: “That...
by Dan Wees | May 18, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Concerning two captured Confederate commissioners in Utah… “[He, Brigham Young] would put them where they would never peep. He [Brigham Young] uttered this sentiment with such a wicked wording of the lower jaw and lip, and such an almost demon spirit in his...
by Dan Wees | May 18, 2018 | Miscellaneous
“Springville, Utah was one of the hot-beds of fanaticism, and I expect that more men were killed there, in proportion to population, than in any other part of Utah. In that settlement it was certain death to say a word against the authorities, high or low.” John D....
by Dan Wees | May 18, 2018 | Miscellaneous
“In the excavations made within the limits of Salt Lake City during the time I have resided there, many human skeletons have been exhumed in various parts of the city. The present City cemetery was established by the first settlers. I have never heard that it was ever...
by Dan Wees | May 18, 2018 | Miscellaneous
“I married Jesse Hartly, knowing he was a ‘Gentile’ in fact, but he passed for a Mormon, but that made no difference with me, although I was a Mormon, because he was a noble man, and sought only the right. By being my husband, he was brought into closer contact with...
by Dan Wees | May 18, 2018 | Miscellaneous
“Joseph Smith taught that there were certain sins so grievous that man may commit, that they will place the transgressors beyond the power of the atonement of Christ. If these offenses are committed, then the blood of Christ will not cleanse them from their sins even...
