Meridian Magazine examines how Joseph Smith's work on the Joseph Smith Translation (JST) of the Bible helped shape early LDS theology and doctrine. The article traces connections between Smith's translation work and many of the revelations recorded in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants, arguing the JST was foundational to the theological development of the Restoration. The piece demonstrates that doctrines about priesthood, the nature of God, and the plan of salvation emerged in part from Smith's engagement with biblical texts during the translation process. Scholars have long studied the JST's influence, but the article synthesizes that research for a general audience.