Joseph's Mud Seer Stone

Summary:

This is another seer stone owned by Joseph Smith. Very little is known about this stone, but it apparently had a handle for carrying and was man-made from some kind of clay. The finger impressions are still visible where the person creating it would have squished the clay together. This seer stone is in the vaults of the LDS church.

Why this matters:

Joseph had more than one seer stone, not just the one used to translate the Book of Mormon

Learn More:

Wikipedia - Seer Stone
Wikipedia - Scrying
Fuller Consideration - Seer Stones
YouTube - Grant Palmer -"My Ah-Ha Moments While Researching Mormon History

About Me

I'm just a regular old Mormon that went on a mission, married in the temple and started a family. Later in life I discovered troubling issues about the church which did not seem to mesh with my understanding of the restored gospel. I ultimately left the church even though I really wanted to stay. I still respect the Mormon religion and identify with the culture.

I'm not a historian, and people searching for answers should really look to smarter people than me. But I'm hoping this blog will serve as a kick off point for anyone willing to critically think about the faith. These are just a few things I've encountered in my journey. Some fun, some serious, but all fascinating!