Joseph Smith was the nominal editor of the Times and Seasons from Feb. 15, 1842 through Oct. 15, 1842. Ever since, scholars have assumed this meant he actually edited the paper, but new research shows he actually had little, if anything, to do with the paper. He was editor in name only. These new discoveries have important implications for LDS history and teachings.
Joseph Smith was the nominal editor of the Times and Seasons from Feb. 15, 1842 through Oct. 15, 1842. Ever since, scholars have assumed this meant he actually edited the paper, but new research shows he actually had little, if anything, to do with the paper. He was editor in name only. These new discoveries have important implications for LDS history and teachings.