Church History Matters

225 - Is the Joseph Smith Daguerreotype Real? Latest Research I Joseph Smith I Church History Matters EP01

October 6, 2026·1h 4m
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Is this really Joseph Smith? A recently discovered daguerreotype has sparked intense debate among historians, researchers, and Latter-day Saints. Could this remarkable photograph actually be an authentic image of Joseph Smith the Prophet?In this episode of Church History Matters, Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths sit down with independent researcher Patrick A. Bishop and classical and forensic artist Joseph F. Brickey to explore the evidence behind the controversial daguerreotype. Patrick and Joseph share their research, discoveries, and insights—including the story behind their new film, Brother Joseph Again.What can forensic analysis, historical records, photographic technology, and Joseph Smith's known appearance tell us? Is the man in this daguerreotype really Joseph Smith—or is the evidence pointing to someone else? Scott and Casey dig into the arguments, examine the evidence, and ask the central question: Could we actually be looking at a photograph of the Prophet Joseph Smith?Watch this fascinating investigation and decide for yourself.What do you think? Is the daguerreotype really Joseph Smith? Let us know in the comments!#JosephSmith #ChurchHistory #LDS #LatterDaySaints #MormonHistory #JosephSmithDaguerreotype #ChurchHistoryMatters #BrotherJosephAgain #LDSHistory #Restoration

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