of, and work involved in, the Joseph Smith Papers Project. It also discussed the history of Joseph Smith, the founder and first prophet of the LDS Church (using original documents); beginning with his ancestral roots and ending with the condition of the Church following his death. The second season covered many of the same topics, but went into more detail, using a topical approach versus the chronological approach of the first season. The second season also covered the potentially troubling issues in Joseph Smith's history more thoroughly. See also The Joseph Smith Papers Notes References . External links Official Site Watch episodes online from BYU-TV streaming 2000s American documentary television series English-language television shows History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints History of the Latter Day Saint movement Works about Joseph Smith 2008 American television series debuts 2009 American television series endings 2008 in Christianity 21st-century Mormonism