History of the Saints
- Into the Valley
Feb 21, 2012
July 7, 1847, President Young and the Pioneer Company arrived at Fort Bridger in western Wyoming. They had come 397 miles across Wyoming. Back along the Trail, they had met and conversed with Moses Black Harris, Jim Bridger, and Sam Brannan. Notwithstanding counsel to the contrary, they were eager to push on and reach the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. Ahead of them was the most difficult part of the journey and the most rewarding. This episode features the scholarship of Ronald Barney, Richard Bennett, Ronald Walker, and Ronald Esplin.
From the same team who worked on the Joseph Smith Papers TV Series, comes History of the Saints, an ongoing documentary series focused on the epic history of the Latter-day Saints. The first season commences with the martyrdom of Joseph Smith, the Mormon Prophet, and follows the Saints across the plains to Utah. Subsequent seasons discuss expansion and colonization of the West, development of Utah and more.
Each episode features interviews with some of the most informed scholars presenting the latest in cutting-edge research and contains original signature music scored especially for that story. For those who want to learn about the history that comprises the unique culture and heritage of the Latter-day Saints, this program is a must.
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