Doctrine and Covenants Sections 28, 29, 30, 31: An Historical Perspective

Mar 16, 13 Doctrine and Covenants Sections 28, 29, 30, 31: An Historical Perspective

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Doctrine and Covenants Section 28 (Book of Commandments (BC) 30 (cf. LDS D&C 28; Community of Christ (CC) D&C 27)) Date:  September 1830 Place:  Fayette, Seneca County, New York Historical Note:  No longer enjoying the protection of Isaac Hale, and concerned about their personal safety, Joseph and his family determined...

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There Is No Need to Buy New Scriptures

Mar 11, 13 There Is No Need to Buy New Scriptures

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“[W]e want to emphasize there is no need to buy new scriptures,” said Elder Neil L. Anderson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles after the release of the 2013 edition of the Standard Works. “The current edition of the scriptures…will continue to serve Latter-day Saints very well” (Deseret News, “LDS Church Announces new...

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Doctrine and Covenants Sections 24, 25, 26, & 27: An Historical Perspective

Mar 09, 13 Doctrine and Covenants Sections 24, 25, 26, & 27: An Historical Perspective

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By Michael Barker Doctrine and Covenants Section 24 (Book of Commandments (BoC) 25 (cf. LDS D&C 24 and Community of Christ (CoC) D&C 23)) Date:  [4-31]July 1830 Place:  Harmony, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania Historical Note:   On 9 June 1830 the first conference of the Church was convened in the home of Peter Whitmer,...

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Doctrine and Covenants Sections 19, 20, 21, 22, 23: An Historical Perspective

Mar 02, 13 Doctrine and Covenants Sections 19, 20, 21, 22, 23: An Historical Perspective

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By Michael Barker Doctrine and Covenants Section 19 (from Book of Commandments (BoC) 16 (cf. LDS D&C 19;  Community of Christ (CoC) D&C 18)) Date:  March 1830 (between 26 and 31) Place:  Manchester, Ontario County, New York Historical Note:  When the translation of the Book of Mormon was nearly completed, Joseph Smith ,...

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Doctrine and Covenants Sections 14, 15, 16, 17, 18: An Historical Perspective

Feb 22, 13 Doctrine and Covenants Sections 14, 15, 16, 17, 18: An Historical Perspective

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By Michael Barker Doctrine and Covenants Section 14 (Book of Commandments (BoC) 12 (cf. LDS D&C 14;  Community of Christ (CoC) D&C 12)) Date:  [1-14] June 1829 Place:  Fayette, Seneca County, New York Historical Note:  Most of the Book of Mormon was revealed between April and June 1829 in Harmony (now Oakland),...

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Doctrine and Covenants Sections 11, 12, &13: An Historical Overview

Feb 16, 13 Doctrine and Covenants Sections 11, 12, &13: An Historical Overview

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  By Michael Barker Section 11 (from Book of Commandments  (BoC) 10 (cf. LDS D&C 11; Community of Christ (CoC) 10) Date:  May 1829 (after 25 May) Hyrum Smith arrived in Harmony, Pennsylvania, after Samuel H. Smith’s baptism on 25 May 1829.  Thus, section 11 was of necessity received after that date. Place:  Harmony,...

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Doctrine and Covenants Sections 6, 7, 8, & 9: An Historical Overview

Feb 09, 13 Doctrine and Covenants Sections 6, 7, 8, & 9: An Historical Overview

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Doctrine and Covenants Section 6 (from the Book of Commandments (BoC 5 (cf. LDS and Community of Christ (CoC) D&C 6)) Date:  April 7, 1829 Place:  Harmony, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania Historical Note:  Oliver Cowdery came to live with the Joseph Smith, Sr.  family, as was customary for school teachers during that time....

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Doctrine and Covenants Sections 2, 3, 10, 4, & 5: A Historical Overview

Feb 02, 13 Doctrine and Covenants Sections 2, 3, 10, 4, & 5: A Historical Overview

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By Michael Barker Most of Joseph’s early revelations were copied and recopied by early Saints that were eager for new revelation.   I attempted to find a scholarly book that would review from which early manuscripts the Revelation Books were compiled.  I wanted to know who were the original scribes as Joseph dictated the...

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Doctrine and Covenants, Lesson Three: The First Vision

Jan 19, 13 Doctrine and Covenants, Lesson Three: The First Vision

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  Note: This is the unedited, longer version of a talk I gave in Sacrament Meeting two years ago. Click here to listen to Jared Anderson’s podcast that goes over this lesson. The First Vision, Polygamy, and the LDS Temple Endowment Michael Barker January  23, 2011   My talk is based on an essay I have been...

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Lesson 1: Introduction and Doctrine and Covenants Section 1

Jan 02, 13 Lesson 1: Introduction and Doctrine and Covenants Section 1

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The following is from a December 1984 Ensign article.  For the original article, click here.   Robert Woodford is now one of the editors of the Joseph Smith Papers. Here are some other helpful links: Jared Anderson’s podcast  and notes that reviews this lesson Thanks to MormonSundayschool.org for some of the following...

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