Golden Plates

The Golden Plates refer to a set of ancient, sacred records in the beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). According to their teachings, these plates were inscribed with an ancient record of God's dealings with people in the Americas. Joseph Smith, the founder of the church, claimed he was led to these gold discs in 1827, and they were instrumental in translating the Book of Mormon. The plates are considered sacred artifacts, though they are not publicly available or verified by outside sources, and their existence is a central element of LDS faith.