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In this episode, we examine Joseph Smith’s treasure-seeking expedition to Salem, Massachusetts, the controversial revelation recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 111, and the growing rebellion among prominent early Mormon leaders. We also trace the escalating tensions, excommunications, and legal troubles that culminated in Joseph Smith’s departure from Kirtland in 1838, exploring what this pivotal moment reveals about the foundations of Mormonism and the consequences of claiming divine authority.