Saints mentions Joseph using a seer stone in a hat to translate the plates.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (declarant, 2018) · 0.0 yrs after events · Thirdhand+
Reference
Saints: The Story of The Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter-Days (Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2018), 1:50
Date of Account
2018
Date of Events
1827–1829
Retrospective Distance
0.0 yrs after events
Hearsay Tier
Thirdhand+ — Tagged 'Secondary'
Point of View
todo
Status
Unreviewed
Source Type
Book
Audience
General Public
Transcription
With peace restored, Joseph and Martin translated quickly. Joseph was growing into his divine role as a seer and revelator. Looking into the interpreters or another seer stone, he was able to translate whether the plates were in front of him or wrapped in one of Emma's linen cloths on the table.