Zelph the White Lamanite: The mysterious corpse Joseph Smith found on a hill

Unearthed in 1834 during Zion’s Camp, Joseph Smith identified the skeletal remains of Zelph, the “White Lamanite.” Was this mysterious warrior evidence of ancient battles on American soil? Or simply folklore reshaped into early Latter-day Saint mythology?

Join us live as we explore:

The strange discovery of Zelph’s remains on a hill in Illinois

Joseph Smith’s own statements and shifting interpretations

Connections to Book of Mormon geography theories

Competing historical accounts from camp members

Why Zelph’s story remains one of the most puzzling mysteries in Mormon history

📺 Tune in, bring your questions, and let’s dig into the legend of Zelph the White Lamanite—a tale that blurs the line between scripture, history, and myth.

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