Community of Christ's version is not correct…anyone with the same desire of witnessing what the young Joseph can obtain the same in mortality for themselves. It is quite accurate when a person would first see a conduit of light prior before seeing a member of the Godhead or ministering of Spirits. This approach appeared in his bedroom when Moroni did appear and even among the BOM Nephites at the Temple of Bountiful. Now, this light when seen is quite hard to describe in mere English since there is no such term to call it. Even being wrapped in this great light, ones own feeling will feel a great warmth or love that will start at the crown of the head and worked through the body.
Before I forget, there was more that Joseph witnessed in that first vision that he was not allowed to correspond. .
For me, I was converted by the same principle as Joseph Smith did, in approaching GOD about which church to join and whether or not Joseph Smith was indeed HIS prophet that commenced the restoration of the Gospel in these latter days. Both were answered and I can testify, it was not Joseph imagination what was given or prompting of a Spirit but will say this, that first vision the young Joseph did not receive the fullness of the Godhead at that time. This is another misconception I will find among members of the church.
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