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27363
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English
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Of "Life Eternal" and "Eternal Lives" : Joseph Smith's Engagement with the Gospel of John
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Approaching Antiquity : Joseph Smith and the Ancient World
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Provo, UT
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Religious Studies Center, BYU
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194-228
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From the beginning of his ministry to the end of his life, the Gospel of John played a highly significant role for Joseph Smith. John's language is prominent throughout the Book of Mormon and Joseph's revelations, and its verses provided numerous catalysts for some of Joseph's most illuminating teachings. In order to illustrate the complexity of this Johannine interaction, this article will proceed with two primary purposes. First, it will examine specific areas where Joseph Smith interacted with the Gospel of John, with specific focus upon Joseph Smith's revelations and an 1844 discourse given by Joseph Smith. And second, it will consider the implications of Joseph Smith's reliance upon the Gospel of John, drawing some conclusions as to why the Gospel of John may have held such an appeal for Joseph Smith. [From the text]