Synopsis
In 1821, an "angel" led Joseph Smith to a deserted cave on a hillside and showed him twelve gold plates on which the Book of Mormon was written. Steve Young discusses why he embraced the faith, while Kevin Johnson debates with six other young people.
- Programme: A-Z of Belief
- Episode: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 1990
- Religious Education
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