Doctrine and Covenants
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The Doctrine and Covenants (sometimes abbreviated and cited as D&C or D. and C.) is a part of the open
scriptural canon
of several denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement
. Originally published in 1835 as Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of the Latter Day Saints: Carefully Selected from the Revelations of God, editions of the book continue to be printed mainly by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and the Community of Christ
(formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS Church)).
The book originally contained two parts: a sequence of lectures
setting forth basic church doctrine, followed by a compilation of important revelations, or "covenants" of the church: thus the name Doctrine and Covenants. The "doctrine" portion of the book, however, has been removed by both the LDS Church and the Community of Christ. The remaining portion of the book contains many revelations on numerous topics, most of which were dictated by the movement's founder Joseph Smith, Jr., supplemented by materials periodically added by each denomination.
Controversy has existed between the two largest denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement
over some sections added to the 1876 LDS edition, attributed to founder Smith. Whereas the LDS Church believes these sections to have been revelations to Smith, the RLDS Church traditionally disputed their authenticity.
, which had been partially printed in 1833. This earlier book contained 65 early revelations
to church leaders including Joseph Smith, Jr. and Oliver Cowdery
. Before many copies of the book could be printed, however, the printing press and most of the printed copies were destroyed by a mob in Missouri
.
On September 24, 1834 a committee was appointed by the general assembly of the church to organize a new volume containing the most significant Latter Day Saint revelation
s. This committee of Presiding Elder
s, consisting of Joseph Smith, Jr., Oliver Cowdery
, Sidney Rigdon
, and Frederick G. Williams
, began to review and revise numerous revelations for inclusion in the new work. The committee eventually organized the book into two parts: a "Doctrine" part followed by a "Covenants" part.
The "Doctrine" part of the book consisted of a theological course now called the "Lectures on Faith
". The Lectures were a series of doctrinal courses used in the School of the Prophets
which had recently been completed in Kirtland, Ohio
. According to the committee, these Lectures were included in the compilation "in consequence of their embracing the important doctrine of salvation."
The "Covenants" part of the book, labeled "Covenants and Commandments of the Lord, to his servants of the church of the Latter Day Saints", contained a total of 103 revelations on church governance. These 103 revelations were said to "contain items or principles for the regulation of the church, as taken from the revelations which have been given since its organization, as well as from former ones." Each of the 103 revelations was assigned a "section number"; however, section 66 was used twice. Thus, the sections of the original work numbered only to 102.
On February 17, 1835, after the committee had selected the book's contents, the committee wrote that the resulting work represents "our belief, and when we say this, humbly trust, the faith and principles of this society as a body."
The book was first introduced to the church body in a general conference on August 17, 1835. Joseph Smith, Jr. and Frederick G. Williams
, two of the Presiding Elders on the committee, were absent, but Oliver Cowdery
and Sidney Rigdon
were present. The church membership at the time had not yet seen the Doctrine and Covenants manuscript as it had been compiled and revised solely by the committee; however, various church members who were familiar with the work "bore record" of the book's truth. At the end of the conference, the church "by a unanimous vote" agreed to accept the compilation as "the doctrine and covenants of their faith" and to make arrangements for its printing.
In 1835, the book was printed and published under the title Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of the Latter Day Saints: Carefully Selected from the Revelations of God.
, the Book of Mormon
, and The Pearl of Great Price
as holy scripture. Together they are referred to as the "Standard Works". The LDS Church's version of the Doctrine and Covenants is officially described by the church as "containing revelations given to Joseph Smith, the Prophet, with some additions by his successors in the Presidency of the Church."
The following sections are not revelations, but letters, reports, statements, and so forth: 102, 123, 127–131, 134, and 135
In 1844, the church added eight sections not included in the 1835 edition. In the current edition, these added sections are numbered 103, 105, 112, 119, 124, 127, 128, and 135.
In 1876, a new LDS Church edition renumbered most of the sections in a roughly chronological order instead of the earlier topical order, and included 26 revelations not included in previous editions, now numbered as Sections 2, 13, 77, 85, 87, 108–111, 113–118, 120–123, 125, 126, 129–132, and 136. Previous editions had been divided into verses, however, the early versifications generally followed the paragraph structure of the original text. It was with the 1876 edition that the currently used versification was first employed.
During the 1880s, five foreign editions contained two revelations to John Taylor
that were received in 1882 and 1883; these revelations "set in order" the priesthood, gave more clarification about the roles of priesthood offices—especially the Seventy—and required Priesthood leaders to live plural marriage
in order to qualify to hold their church positions. Probably due to the LDS Church's change in attitude to polygamy
in 1890, these sections were not included in future English editions of the Doctrine and Covenants.
In 1930, a small volume edited by Apostle James E. Talmage
titled Latter-day Revelations was published, which was a highly edited selective version of the Doctrine and Covenants. Some believe it was intended to replace the Doctrine and Covenants, but that due to the controversy that arose this plan was dropped. Talmage's work did not contain the section on plural marriage.
Sections 137 and 138 were added to the LDS Church's 1981 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants, which is the edition currently in use by the church. These were accounts of two visions, one from Joseph Smith and the other from his nephew, Joseph F. Smith
in 1918. The revelations were earlier accepted as scripture when added to The Pearl of Great Price in April 1976. No new revelatory sections have been added since 1981.
The LDS Church's 1981 edition also contains two "Official Declarations" at the book's conclusion, the first renouncing polygamy
in 1890, and the second in 1978 announcing the opening of priesthood
ordination to all worthy male members including previously restricted members of African descent
. These two "Official Declarations" are not revelations, but they serve as the formal announcements that a revelation was received. In neither case is the entire revelation included in the Doctrine and Covenants. The text of Official Declaration—1 has been included in every LDS Church printing of the Doctrine and Covenants since 1908.
It was superseded by section 132 of the modern LDS edition, which contains a revelation received by Joseph Smith on eternal marriage and teaches the doctrine of plural marriage.
In 1921, the LDS Church removed the "Lectures on Faith
" portion of the book, with an explanation that the Lectures "were never presented to nor accepted by the Church as being otherwise than theological lectures or lessons". The Lectures contain theology concerning the Godhead
and emphasize the importance of faith and works.
Until 1981, editions of the book used code names for certain people and places in those sections that dealt with the United Order
. The 1981 LDS edition replaced these with the real names, relegating the code names to footnotes. The Community of Christ edition still uses the code names.
(formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) first published an edition of the Doctrine and Covenants in 1864, based on the previous 1844 edition. A General Conference
of the church in 1878 approved a resolution that declared that the revelations of the Prophet–President Joseph Smith III
had equal standing to those previously included in the work. Since that time, the church has continually added sections to its edition of the Doctrine and Covenants, containing the revelations of succeeding Prophet-Presidents. The most recent addition was formally authorized on April 14, 2010, after being presented to the church for informal consideration on January 17, 2010. The numbers of the sections and versification differ from the edition published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and both modern editions differ from the original 1835 edition numeration.
The following sections are not revelations, but letters, reports, statements, and so forth: 99, 108A, 109–113, and 123.
Based on the above, the number of revelations (accounting for sections that are not revelations) presented by each Community of Christ prophet, are as follows:
concluded that several sections that had been added between the 1835 and 1844 editions—mainly dealing with the subjects of temple worship and baptism for the dead
—had been published without proper approval of a church conference. The World Conference removed Sections 107, 109, 110, 113 and 123 to a historical appendix (which also included documents that were never published as sections). Of these, only Section 107 was a revelation. The World Conference of 1990 subsequently removed the entire appendix from the Doctrine and Covenants. Section 108A contained the minutes of a business meeting, which, because of its historical nature, was moved to the Introduction in the 1970s. After 1990, the Introduction was updated, and what was section 108A was removed entirely.
A modern revelation that resulted in some "disaffection" and "led to intense conflict in scattered areas of the RLDS Church" is contained in the Community of Christ version's Section 156, presented by Prophet-President Wallace B. Smith and added in 1984, which called for construction of the Independence Temple
and the ordination of women to the priesthood, among other changes.
While some of the prose in the new revelations seems designed to guide the denomination on matters of church governance and doctrine, others are seen as inspirational. One such example can be cited from Section 161, presented as counsel to the church by W. Grant McMurray
in 1996: "Become a people of the Temple—those who see violence but proclaim peace, who feel conflict yet extend the hand of reconciliation, who encounter broken spirits and find pathways for healing."
uses the 1846 edition that was published in Nauvoo, Illinois
; this version is virtually identical to the 1844 edition. Most recently a facsimile reprint was produced for the church at Voree, Wisconsin
by Richard Drew in 1993.
The Church of Christ (Temple Lot)
contends that the thousands of changes made to the original revelations as published in the Book of Commandments
(including the change of the church's name) are not doctrinal and result from Joseph Smith's fall from his original calling. As a result, the Church of Christ (Temple Lot) prefers to use reprints of the Book of Commandments text.
The Restoration Branches
generally use the older RLDS Church Doctrine and Covenants, typically sections 1–144.
The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
also uses the older RLDS Church version of the Doctrine and Covenants up to section 144, and also contains new revelations from their prophet–president Frederick Niels Larsen
. These new sections are R 145–R 153.
(CofC ed.) with the 1833 Book of Commandments
(BofC), the 1835 edition published in Kirtland, and the 1844 edition published in Nauvoo. Unless otherwise specified, the document is styled a "revelation" of the person delivering it.
(LDS Church version).
Continuous revelation
Continuous revelation or continuing revelation is a theological belief or position that God continues to reveal divine principles or commandments to humanity...
scriptural canon
Biblical canon
A biblical canon, or canon of scripture, is a list of books considered to be authoritative as scripture by a particular religious community. The term itself was first coined by Christians, but the idea is found in Jewish sources. The internal wording of the text can also be specified, for example...
of several denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement
Latter Day Saint movement
The Latter Day Saint movement is a group of independent churches tracing their origin to a Christian primitivist movement founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. in the late 1820s. Collectively, these churches have over 14 million members...
. Originally published in 1835 as Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of the Latter Day Saints: Carefully Selected from the Revelations of God, editions of the book continue to be printed mainly by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and the Community of Christ
Community of Christ
The Community of Christ, known from 1872 to 2001 as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , is an American-based international Christian church established in April 1830 that claims as its mission "to proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love, and peace"...
(formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS Church)).
The book originally contained two parts: a sequence of lectures
Lectures on Faith
The document "Lectures on Faith" is a set of seven lectures on the doctrine and theology of the Latter Day Saint movement, first published as the doctrine portion of the 1835 edition of the canonical Doctrine and Covenants, but later removed from that work by both major branches of the faith. It...
setting forth basic church doctrine, followed by a compilation of important revelations, or "covenants" of the church: thus the name Doctrine and Covenants. The "doctrine" portion of the book, however, has been removed by both the LDS Church and the Community of Christ. The remaining portion of the book contains many revelations on numerous topics, most of which were dictated by the movement's founder Joseph Smith, Jr., supplemented by materials periodically added by each denomination.
Controversy has existed between the two largest denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement
Latter Day Saint movement
The Latter Day Saint movement is a group of independent churches tracing their origin to a Christian primitivist movement founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. in the late 1820s. Collectively, these churches have over 14 million members...
over some sections added to the 1876 LDS edition, attributed to founder Smith. Whereas the LDS Church believes these sections to have been revelations to Smith, the RLDS Church traditionally disputed their authenticity.
History
The Doctrine and Covenants was first published in 1835 as a later version of the Book of CommandmentsBook of Commandments
The Book of Commandments is the earliest published volume said to contain the revelations of Joseph Smith Jr. Text published in the Book of Commandments is now considered scripture by Latter-day Saints as part of the larger Doctrine and Covenants....
, which had been partially printed in 1833. This earlier book contained 65 early revelations
Revelation (Latter Day Saints)
Latter Day Saints teach that the Latter Day Saint movement began with a Revelation from God . They also teach that revelation is the foundation of the church established by Jesus Christ and that it remains an essential element of His true church today...
to church leaders including Joseph Smith, Jr. and Oliver Cowdery
Oliver Cowdery
Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of...
. Before many copies of the book could be printed, however, the printing press and most of the printed copies were destroyed by a mob in Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
.
On September 24, 1834 a committee was appointed by the general assembly of the church to organize a new volume containing the most significant Latter Day Saint revelation
Revelation
In religion and theology, revelation is the revealing or disclosing, through active or passive communication with a supernatural or a divine entity...
s. This committee of Presiding Elder
Elder (Mormonism)
Elder is a priesthood office in the Melchizedek Priesthood of denominations within the Latter Day Saint movement, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
s, consisting of Joseph Smith, Jr., Oliver Cowdery
Oliver Cowdery
Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of...
, Sidney Rigdon
Sidney Rigdon
Sidney Rigdon was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Baptist background:...
, and Frederick G. Williams
Frederick G. Williams
Frederick Granger Williams was a leader in the early Latter Day Saint movement and served in the First Presidency as Second Counselor to church president Joseph Smith, Jr. from 1833 to 1837...
, began to review and revise numerous revelations for inclusion in the new work. The committee eventually organized the book into two parts: a "Doctrine" part followed by a "Covenants" part.
The "Doctrine" part of the book consisted of a theological course now called the "Lectures on Faith
Lectures on Faith
The document "Lectures on Faith" is a set of seven lectures on the doctrine and theology of the Latter Day Saint movement, first published as the doctrine portion of the 1835 edition of the canonical Doctrine and Covenants, but later removed from that work by both major branches of the faith. It...
". The Lectures were a series of doctrinal courses used in the School of the Prophets
School of the Prophets
In Mormonism, the School of the Prophets was a select group of early Latter Day Saint leaders who began meeting on January 23, 1833 in Kirtland, Ohio under the direction of Mormon prophet Joseph Smith, Jr. for both theological and secular learning...
which had recently been completed in Kirtland, Ohio
Kirtland, Ohio
Kirtland is a city in Lake County, Ohio, USA. The population was 6,670 at the 2000 census. Kirtland is famous for being the early headquarters of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Origins of Kirtland:...
. According to the committee, these Lectures were included in the compilation "in consequence of their embracing the important doctrine of salvation."
The "Covenants" part of the book, labeled "Covenants and Commandments of the Lord, to his servants of the church of the Latter Day Saints", contained a total of 103 revelations on church governance. These 103 revelations were said to "contain items or principles for the regulation of the church, as taken from the revelations which have been given since its organization, as well as from former ones." Each of the 103 revelations was assigned a "section number"; however, section 66 was used twice. Thus, the sections of the original work numbered only to 102.
On February 17, 1835, after the committee had selected the book's contents, the committee wrote that the resulting work represents "our belief, and when we say this, humbly trust, the faith and principles of this society as a body."
The book was first introduced to the church body in a general conference on August 17, 1835. Joseph Smith, Jr. and Frederick G. Williams
Frederick G. Williams
Frederick Granger Williams was a leader in the early Latter Day Saint movement and served in the First Presidency as Second Counselor to church president Joseph Smith, Jr. from 1833 to 1837...
, two of the Presiding Elders on the committee, were absent, but Oliver Cowdery
Oliver Cowdery
Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of...
and Sidney Rigdon
Sidney Rigdon
Sidney Rigdon was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Baptist background:...
were present. The church membership at the time had not yet seen the Doctrine and Covenants manuscript as it had been compiled and revised solely by the committee; however, various church members who were familiar with the work "bore record" of the book's truth. At the end of the conference, the church "by a unanimous vote" agreed to accept the compilation as "the doctrine and covenants of their faith" and to make arrangements for its printing.
In 1835, the book was printed and published under the title Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of the Latter Day Saints: Carefully Selected from the Revelations of God.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints editions
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), The Doctrine and Covenants of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stands alongside the BibleBible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
, the Book of Mormon
Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement that adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the American continent from approximately 2600 BC to AD 421. It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith, Jr...
, and The Pearl of Great Price
Pearl of Great Price (Mormonism)
The Pearl of Great Price is part of the standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and some other Latter Day Saint denominations....
as holy scripture. Together they are referred to as the "Standard Works". The LDS Church's version of the Doctrine and Covenants is officially described by the church as "containing revelations given to Joseph Smith, the Prophet, with some additions by his successors in the Presidency of the Church."
Sections added to LDS edition
The 138 Sections in LDS Church's Doctrine and Covenants break down as follows:- Sections 1–134, 137 — From the presidency of Joseph Smith, Jr. (1828–1844)
- Sections 135–136 — During the administration of the TwelveQuorum of the TwelveIn the Latter Day Saint movement, the Quorum of the Twelve was one of the governing bodies of the church hierarchy organized by the movement's founder Joseph Smith, Jr., and patterned after the twelve apostles of Christ In the Latter Day Saint movement, the Quorum of the Twelve (also known as the...
(1844–1847) - Official Declaration—1 — From the presidency of Wilford WoodruffWilford WoodruffWilford Woodruff, Sr. was the fourth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1889 until his death...
(1889–1898) - Section 138 — From the presidency of Joseph F. SmithJoseph F. SmithJoseph Fielding Smith, Sr. was the sixth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
(1901–1918) - Official Declaration—2Official Declaration—2"Official Declaration—2" is the formal 1978 announcement by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that the church's priesthood would no longer be subject to restrictions based on race or skin color...
— From the presidency of Spencer W. KimballSpencer W. KimballSpencer Woolley Kimball was the twelfth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1973 until his death in 1985.-Ancestry:...
(1973–1985)
The following sections are not revelations, but letters, reports, statements, and so forth: 102, 123, 127–131, 134, and 135
In 1844, the church added eight sections not included in the 1835 edition. In the current edition, these added sections are numbered 103, 105, 112, 119, 124, 127, 128, and 135.
In 1876, a new LDS Church edition renumbered most of the sections in a roughly chronological order instead of the earlier topical order, and included 26 revelations not included in previous editions, now numbered as Sections 2, 13, 77, 85, 87, 108–111, 113–118, 120–123, 125, 126, 129–132, and 136. Previous editions had been divided into verses, however, the early versifications generally followed the paragraph structure of the original text. It was with the 1876 edition that the currently used versification was first employed.
During the 1880s, five foreign editions contained two revelations to John Taylor
John Taylor (1808-1887)
John Taylor was the third president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1880 to 1887. He is the only president of the LDS Church to have been born outside of the United States....
that were received in 1882 and 1883; these revelations "set in order" the priesthood, gave more clarification about the roles of priesthood offices—especially the Seventy—and required Priesthood leaders to live plural marriage
Plural marriage
Polygamy was taught by leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for more than half of the 19th century, and practiced publicly from 1852 to 1890.The Church's practice of polygamy has been highly controversial, both within...
in order to qualify to hold their church positions. Probably due to the LDS Church's change in attitude to polygamy
Polygamy
Polygamy is a marriage which includes more than two partners...
in 1890, these sections were not included in future English editions of the Doctrine and Covenants.
In 1930, a small volume edited by Apostle James E. Talmage
James E. Talmage
James Edward Talmage born in Hungerford, Berkshire, England, was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1911 until his death in 1933....
titled Latter-day Revelations was published, which was a highly edited selective version of the Doctrine and Covenants. Some believe it was intended to replace the Doctrine and Covenants, but that due to the controversy that arose this plan was dropped. Talmage's work did not contain the section on plural marriage.
Sections 137 and 138 were added to the LDS Church's 1981 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants, which is the edition currently in use by the church. These were accounts of two visions, one from Joseph Smith and the other from his nephew, Joseph F. Smith
Joseph F. Smith
Joseph Fielding Smith, Sr. was the sixth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
in 1918. The revelations were earlier accepted as scripture when added to The Pearl of Great Price in April 1976. No new revelatory sections have been added since 1981.
The LDS Church's 1981 edition also contains two "Official Declarations" at the book's conclusion, the first renouncing polygamy
1890 Manifesto
The "1890 Manifesto", sometimes simply called "The Manifesto", is a statement which officially disavowed the continuing practice of plural marriage in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
in 1890, and the second in 1978 announcing the opening of priesthood
Priesthood (Mormonism)
In the Latter Day Saint movement, priesthood is considered to be the power and authority of God, including the authority to act as a leader in the church and to perform ordinances, and the power to perform miracles. A body of priesthood holders is referred to as a quorum.Priesthood denotes elements...
ordination to all worthy male members including previously restricted members of African descent
African people
African people refers to natives, inhabitants, or citizen of Africa and to people of African descent.-Etymology:Many etymological hypotheses that have been postulated for the ancient name "Africa":...
. These two "Official Declarations" are not revelations, but they serve as the formal announcements that a revelation was received. In neither case is the entire revelation included in the Doctrine and Covenants. The text of Official Declaration—1 has been included in every LDS Church printing of the Doctrine and Covenants since 1908.
Portions removed from the LDS edition
In 1876, Section 101 from the 1835 Edition (and subsequent printings) was removed. Section 101 was a Statement on Marriage as adopted by a conference of the church, and contained the following text:It was superseded by section 132 of the modern LDS edition, which contains a revelation received by Joseph Smith on eternal marriage and teaches the doctrine of plural marriage.
In 1921, the LDS Church removed the "Lectures on Faith
Lectures on Faith
The document "Lectures on Faith" is a set of seven lectures on the doctrine and theology of the Latter Day Saint movement, first published as the doctrine portion of the 1835 edition of the canonical Doctrine and Covenants, but later removed from that work by both major branches of the faith. It...
" portion of the book, with an explanation that the Lectures "were never presented to nor accepted by the Church as being otherwise than theological lectures or lessons". The Lectures contain theology concerning the Godhead
Godhead (Mormonism)
In the Mormonism represented by most of Mormon communities , God means Elohim , whereas Godhead means a council of three distinct gods: Elohim, Jehovah , and the Holy Spirit...
and emphasize the importance of faith and works.
Until 1981, editions of the book used code names for certain people and places in those sections that dealt with the United Order
United Order
In the Latter Day Saint movement, the United Order was one of several 19th century church collectivist programs. Early versions of the Order beginning in 1831 attempted to implement the Law of Consecration, a form of Christian communism, modeled after the New Testament church which had "all things...
. The 1981 LDS edition replaced these with the real names, relegating the code names to footnotes. The Community of Christ edition still uses the code names.
Community of Christ editions
Officials of Community of ChristCommunity of Christ
The Community of Christ, known from 1872 to 2001 as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , is an American-based international Christian church established in April 1830 that claims as its mission "to proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love, and peace"...
(formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) first published an edition of the Doctrine and Covenants in 1864, based on the previous 1844 edition. A General Conference
General conference (Mormonism)
In the Latter Day Saint movement, a general conference is a meeting for all members of the church for conducting general church business and instruction....
of the church in 1878 approved a resolution that declared that the revelations of the Prophet–President Joseph Smith III
Joseph Smith III
Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith...
had equal standing to those previously included in the work. Since that time, the church has continually added sections to its edition of the Doctrine and Covenants, containing the revelations of succeeding Prophet-Presidents. The most recent addition was formally authorized on April 14, 2010, after being presented to the church for informal consideration on January 17, 2010. The numbers of the sections and versification differ from the edition published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and both modern editions differ from the original 1835 edition numeration.
Sections added to Community of Christ edition
The 166 Sections of the Community of Christ's Doctrine and Covenants break down as follows:- Sections 1–113 (includes 108A) — From the presidency of Joseph Smith, Jr. (1828–1844)
- Sections 114–131 — From the presidency of Joseph Smith IIIJoseph Smith IIIJoseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith...
(1860–1914) - Sections 132–138 — From the presidency of Frederick M. SmithFrederick Madison SmithFrederick Madison Smith , generally known among his followers as "Freddie M.", was an American religious leader and author and the third Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , serving from 1915 until his death.Smith's paternal grandfather was Joseph Smith,...
(1914–1946) - Sections 139–144 — From the presidency of Israel A. SmithIsrael Alexander SmithIsrael Alexander Smith was the fourth son of Joseph Smith III and a grandson of Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Israel A. Smith succeeded his brother, Frederick M...
(1946–1958) - Sections 145–152 (includes 149A) — From the presidency of W. Wallace SmithW. Wallace SmithWilliam Wallace Smith was a grandson of Joseph Smith, Jr. and Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from October 6, 1958 to April 5, 1978, when he retired to "emeritus" status....
(1958–1978) - Sections 153–160 — From the presidency of Wallace B. SmithWallace B. SmithWallace Bunnell Anthony Smith was Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from April 5, 1978 through April 15, 1996. Son of President W. Wallace Smith, he was designated as his father's successor in 1976, and ordained church president in 1978 when his...
(1978–1996) - Sections 161–162 — From the presidency of W. Grant McMurrayW. Grant McMurrayWilliam Grant McMurray was Prophet-President of the Community of Christ from 1996 until 2004. He was the first non-descendant of Joseph Smith to head the church, and under his administration, the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints changed its name to Community of...
(1996–2004) - Sections 163–164 — From the presidency of Stephen M. VeazeyStephen M. VeazeyStephen Mark Veazey is the current Prophet-President of the Community of Christ, headquartered in Independence, Missouri. Veazey's name was presented to the church in March 2005 by a joint council of church leaders led by the Council of Twelve Apostles, as the next Prophet-President...
(2005– )
The following sections are not revelations, but letters, reports, statements, and so forth: 99, 108A, 109–113, and 123.
Based on the above, the number of revelations (accounting for sections that are not revelations) presented by each Community of Christ prophet, are as follows:
- Joseph Smith II: 107
- Joseph Smith III: 17
- Frederick M. Smith: 7
- Israel A. Smith: 6
- W. Wallace Smith: 9
- Wallace B. Smith: 8
- W. Grant McMurray: 2
- Stephen M. Veazey: 2
Portions removed from the Community of Christ edition
Community of Christ removed the "Lectures on Faith" ("Doctrine" portion of the work) in 1897. The 1970 World ConferenceGeneral conference (Mormonism)
In the Latter Day Saint movement, a general conference is a meeting for all members of the church for conducting general church business and instruction....
concluded that several sections that had been added between the 1835 and 1844 editions—mainly dealing with the subjects of temple worship and baptism for the dead
Baptism for the dead
Baptism for the dead, vicarious baptism or proxy baptism is the religious practice of baptizing a living person on behalf of one who is dead, with the living person acting as the deceased person's proxy...
—had been published without proper approval of a church conference. The World Conference removed Sections 107, 109, 110, 113 and 123 to a historical appendix (which also included documents that were never published as sections). Of these, only Section 107 was a revelation. The World Conference of 1990 subsequently removed the entire appendix from the Doctrine and Covenants. Section 108A contained the minutes of a business meeting, which, because of its historical nature, was moved to the Introduction in the 1970s. After 1990, the Introduction was updated, and what was section 108A was removed entirely.
Doctrinal Developments in the Community of Christ edition
The ongoing additions to the Community of Christ edition provide a record of the leadership changes and doctrinal developments within the denomination. When W. Grant McMurray became Prophet–President, he declared that instruction specific to leadership changes would no longer be included, so that the focus of the work could be more doctrinal in nature, and less administrative. The record of these leadership changes are still maintained in the form of published letters of counsel. Prophet–President Stephen M. Veazey has conformed to this pattern. Although these letters are not formally published in the Doctrine and Covenants, they are still deemed to be inspired, and are dealt with in the same manner that revelations are (that is,, they must be deliberated and approved by the voting members of a World Conference).A modern revelation that resulted in some "disaffection" and "led to intense conflict in scattered areas of the RLDS Church" is contained in the Community of Christ version's Section 156, presented by Prophet-President Wallace B. Smith and added in 1984, which called for construction of the Independence Temple
Independence Temple
The Temple in Independence, Missouri, is a house of worship and education "dedicated to the pursuit of peace". It dominates the skyline of Independence, Missouri, USA, and has become the focal point of the headquarters of the Community of Christ...
and the ordination of women to the priesthood, among other changes.
While some of the prose in the new revelations seems designed to guide the denomination on matters of church governance and doctrine, others are seen as inspirational. One such example can be cited from Section 161, presented as counsel to the church by W. Grant McMurray
W. Grant McMurray
William Grant McMurray was Prophet-President of the Community of Christ from 1996 until 2004. He was the first non-descendant of Joseph Smith to head the church, and under his administration, the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints changed its name to Community of...
in 1996: "Become a people of the Temple—those who see violence but proclaim peace, who feel conflict yet extend the hand of reconciliation, who encounter broken spirits and find pathways for healing."
Editions used by other denominations
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite)Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is a denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement with around three hundred members as of 1998...
uses the 1846 edition that was published in Nauvoo, Illinois
Nauvoo, Illinois
Nauvoo is a small city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Although the population was just 1,063 at the 2000 census, and despite being difficult to reach due to its location in a remote corner of Illinois, Nauvoo attracts large numbers of visitors for its historic importance and its...
; this version is virtually identical to the 1844 edition. Most recently a facsimile reprint was produced for the church at Voree, Wisconsin
Voree, Wisconsin
Voree is an unincorporated community on the outskirts of present-day Burlington, in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States, in the town limits of Spring Prairie. It is best known as the historic and current headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , a denomination of the...
by Richard Drew in 1993.
The Church of Christ (Temple Lot)
Church of Christ (Temple Lot)
The Church of Christ is a denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement headquartered in Independence, Missouri on what is known as the Temple Lot. Members of the church have been known colloquially as "Hedrickites", after Granville Hedrick, who was ordained as the church's first leader in July 1863...
contends that the thousands of changes made to the original revelations as published in the Book of Commandments
Book of Commandments
The Book of Commandments is the earliest published volume said to contain the revelations of Joseph Smith Jr. Text published in the Book of Commandments is now considered scripture by Latter-day Saints as part of the larger Doctrine and Covenants....
(including the change of the church's name) are not doctrinal and result from Joseph Smith's fall from his original calling. As a result, the Church of Christ (Temple Lot) prefers to use reprints of the Book of Commandments text.
The Restoration Branches
Restoration Branches
The Restoration Branches movement is a Christian/Latter Day Saint religious sect which was formed in the 1980s by members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in a reaction against the events of the RLDS 1984 world conference...
generally use the older RLDS Church Doctrine and Covenants, typically sections 1–144.
The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is a denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement. The president of the church is Frederick Niels Larsen, a direct descendant of Joseph Smith, Jr....
also uses the older RLDS Church version of the Doctrine and Covenants up to section 144, and also contains new revelations from their prophet–president Frederick Niels Larsen
Frederick Niels Larsen
federick Niels Larsen is the President/Prophet of the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and is the great grandson of Joseph Smith....
. These new sections are R 145–R 153.
Chart comparison of editions
The following chart compares the current editions of the Doctrine and Covenants used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS ed.) and the Community of ChristCommunity of Christ
The Community of Christ, known from 1872 to 2001 as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , is an American-based international Christian church established in April 1830 that claims as its mission "to proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love, and peace"...
(CofC ed.) with the 1833 Book of Commandments
Book of Commandments
The Book of Commandments is the earliest published volume said to contain the revelations of Joseph Smith Jr. Text published in the Book of Commandments is now considered scripture by Latter-day Saints as part of the larger Doctrine and Covenants....
(BofC), the 1835 edition published in Kirtland, and the 1844 edition published in Nauvoo. Unless otherwise specified, the document is styled a "revelation" of the person delivering it.
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1831-11-01 | Joseph Smith | Lord’s 'Preface' |
| 2 | 1823-09-21 | Joseph Smith (angelic visitation) | Moroni’s Moroni (prophet) The Angel Moroni is an angel that Joseph Smith, Jr. said visited him on numerous occasions, beginning on September 21, 1823. According to Smith, the angel was the guardian of the golden plates, which Latter Day Saints believe were the source material for the Book of Mormon, buried in a hill near... visit to Joseph Smith |
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| 3 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 30 | 1828-07-?? | Joseph Smith | lost 116 pages |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 31 | 1829-02-?? | Joseph Smith | To Joseph Smith, Sr. Joseph Smith, Sr. Joseph Smith, Sr. was the father of Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Joseph Sr. was also one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon, which Mormons believe was translated by Joseph Jr. from the Golden Plates. In 1833 Joseph Sr... |
| 5 | 5 | 4 | 32 | 32 | 1829-03-?? | Joseph Smith | To Martin Harris; golden plates Golden Plates According to Latter Day Saint belief, the golden plates are the source from which Joseph Smith, Jr. translated the Book of Mormon, a sacred text of the faith... |
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 1829-04-?? | Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery Oliver Cowdery Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of... |
To Oliver Cowdery Oliver Cowdery Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of... |
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 33 | 33 | 1829-04-?? | Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery Oliver Cowdery Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of... |
To Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery Oliver Cowdery Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of... ; John the Apostle John the Apostle John the Apostle, John the Apostle, John the Apostle, (Aramaic Yoħanna, (c. 6 - c. 100) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of James, another of the Twelve Apostles... |
| 8 | 8 | 7 | 34 | 34 | 1829-04-?? | Joseph Smith | To Oliver Cowdery Oliver Cowdery Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of... ; Book of Mormon Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement that adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the American continent from approximately 2600 BC to AD 421. It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith, Jr... translation |
| 9 | 9 | 8 | 35 | 35 | 1829-04-?? | Joseph Smith | To Oliver Cowdery Oliver Cowdery Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of... ; Book of Mormon Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement that adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the American continent from approximately 2600 BC to AD 421. It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith, Jr... translation |
| 10 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 36 | 1828-??-?? (Summer) | Joseph Smith | lost 116 pages |
| 11 | 10 | 10 | 37 | 37 | 1829-05-?? | Joseph Smith | To Hyrum Smith Hyrum Smith Hyrum Smith was an American religious leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the original church of the Latter Day Saint movement. He was the older brother of the movement's founder, Joseph Smith, Jr.... |
| 12 | 11 | 11 | 38 | 38 | 1829-05-?? | Joseph Smith | To Joseph Knight, Sr. Joseph Knight, Sr. Joseph Knight, Sr. was a close associate of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and provided significant material support to Smith's translation and publication of the Book of Mormon.... |
| 13 | 1829-05-15 | Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery Oliver Cowdery Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of... (angelic visitation) |
Conferral of Aaronic priesthood by John the Baptist John the Baptist John the Baptist was an itinerant preacher and a major religious figure mentioned in the Canonical gospels. He is described in the Gospel of Luke as a relative of Jesus, who led a movement of baptism at the Jordan River... |
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| 14 | 12 | 12 | 39 | 39 | 1829-06-?? | Joseph Smith | To David Whitmer David Whitmer David Whitmer was an early adherent of the Latter Day Saint movement who eventually became the most interviewed of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon's Golden Plates.-Early life:... |
| 15 | 13 | 13 | 40 | 40 | 1829-06-?? | Joseph Smith | To John Whitmer John Whitmer John Whitmer was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He was one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's Golden Plates... |
| 16 | 14 | 14 | 41 | 41 | 1829-06-?? | Joseph Smith | To Peter Whitmer, Jr. Peter Whitmer, Jr. Peter Whitmer, Jr. was the sixth child and fifth son of Peter Whitmer, Sr. and Mary Musselman. He is primarily remembered as one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's Golden Plates.-Biography:... |
| 17 | 15 | 42 | 42 | 1829-06-?? | Joseph Smith | To Three Witnesses Three Witnesses The Three Witnesses were a group of three early leaders of the Latter Day Saint movement who signed a statement in 1830 saying that an angel had shown them the golden plates from which Joseph Smith, Jr. translated the Book of Mormon and that they had heard God's voice testifying that the book had... |
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| 18 | 16 | 15 | 43 | 43 | 1829-06-?? | Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery Oliver Cowdery Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of... , and David Whitmer David Whitmer David Whitmer was an early adherent of the Latter Day Saint movement who eventually became the most interviewed of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon's Golden Plates.-Early life:... |
selection of Twelve Apostles |
| 19 | 18 | 16 | 44 | 44 | 1830-03-?? | Joseph Smith | To Martin Harris |
| 20 | 17 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 1830-04-06 | Joseph Smith | Church organization and government |
| 21 | 19 | 22 | 46 | 46 | 1830-04-06 | Joseph Smith | Joseph Smith’s calling |
| 22 | 20 | 23 | 47 | 47 | 1830-04-?? | Joseph Smith | baptism |
| 23 | 21 | 17-21 | 45 | 45 | 1830-04-?? | Joseph Smith | To Oliver Cowdery Oliver Cowdery Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of... , Hyrum Smith Hyrum Smith Hyrum Smith was an American religious leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the original church of the Latter Day Saint movement. He was the older brother of the movement's founder, Joseph Smith, Jr.... , Samuel H. Smith, Joseph Smith, Sr. Joseph Smith, Sr. Joseph Smith, Sr. was the father of Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Joseph Sr. was also one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon, which Mormons believe was translated by Joseph Jr. from the Golden Plates. In 1833 Joseph Sr... , Joseph Knight, Sr. Joseph Knight, Sr. Joseph Knight, Sr. was a close associate of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and provided significant material support to Smith's translation and publication of the Book of Mormon.... |
| 24 | 23 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 1830-07-?? | Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery Oliver Cowdery Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of... |
Callings of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery Oliver Cowdery Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of... |
| 25 | 24 | 26 | 48 | 48 | 1830-07-?? | Joseph Smith | To Emma Smith |
| 26 | 25 | 27 | 49 | 49 | 1830-07-?? | Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery Oliver Cowdery Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of... , and John Whitmer John Whitmer John Whitmer was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He was one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's Golden Plates... |
Common consent Common consent Common consent is a democratic principle established by the Latter Day Saint movement's founder, Joseph Smith, Jr., who taught in 1830 that "all things must be done in order, and by common consent in the church, by the prayer of faith." As it is most frequently used by the Church of Jesus Christ of... |
| 27 | 26 | 28 | 50 | 50 | 1830-08-?? | Joseph Smith | Sacrament and priesthood ordinations |
| 28 | 27 | 30 | 51 | 51 | 1830-09-?? | Joseph Smith | To Oliver Cowdery Oliver Cowdery Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of... ; Joseph Smith to receive revelations until another appointed |
| 29 | 28 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 1830-09-?? | Joseph Smith | To six elders; Second Coming Second Coming In Christian doctrine, the Second Coming of Christ, the Second Advent, or the Parousia, is the anticipated return of Jesus Christ from Heaven, where he sits at the Right Hand of God, to Earth. This prophecy is found in the canonical gospels and in most Christian and Islamic eschatologies... ; origin of Satan Satan Satan , "the opposer", is the title of various entities, both human and divine, who challenge the faith of humans in the Hebrew Bible... ; redemption of children |
| 30 | 29 | 31-33 | 52 | 52 | 1830-09-?? | Joseph Smith | To David Whitmer David Whitmer David Whitmer was an early adherent of the Latter Day Saint movement who eventually became the most interviewed of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon's Golden Plates.-Early life:... , Peter Whitmer, Jr. Peter Whitmer, Jr. Peter Whitmer, Jr. was the sixth child and fifth son of Peter Whitmer, Sr. and Mary Musselman. He is primarily remembered as one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's Golden Plates.-Biography:... , John Whitmer John Whitmer John Whitmer was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He was one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's Golden Plates... |
| 31 | 30 | 34 | 53 | 53 | 1830-09-?? | Joseph Smith | To Thomas B. Marsh Thomas B. Marsh Thomas Baldwin Marsh was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He served as the first President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from 1835 to 1839... |
| 32 | 31 | 54 | 54 | 1830-10-?? | Joseph Smith | To Parley P. Pratt Parley P. Pratt Parley Parker Pratt, Sr. was a leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1835 until his murder in 1857. He served in the Quorum with his younger brother, Orson Pratt... and Ziba Peterson Ziba Peterson Ziba Peterson was an early American Latter Day Saint best known as one of the four initial missionaries sent by Joseph Smith in 1830 to preach to Native Americans in Indian Territory... |
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| 33 | 32 | 35 | 55 | 55 | 1830-10-?? | Joseph Smith | To Ezra Thayre Ezra Thayre Ezra Thayre was an early convert and leader in the Latter Day Saint movement.-Conversion to Mormonism:... and Northrop Sweet |
| 34 | 33 | 36 | 56 | 56 | 1830-11-04 | Joseph Smith | To Orson Pratt Orson Pratt Orson Pratt, Sr. was a leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles... |
| 35 | 34 | 37 | 11 | 11 | 1830-12-?? | Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Baptist background:... |
Callings Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Baptist background:... ; signs and miracles; the elect |
| 36 | 35 | 38 | 57 | 57 | 1830-12-?? | Joseph Smith | To Edward Partridge Edward Partridge Edward Partridge was the grandson of Massachusetts Congressman Oliver Partridge, Esq., and a member of a family noted for commercial, social, political, and military leadership in Western Massachusetts. One of the first converts to the Latter Day Saint movement, he was baptized in or near Seneca... |
| 37 | 37 | 39 | 58 | 58 | 1830-12-?? | Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Baptist background:... |
Saints to gather in Ohio Ohio Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus... |
| 38 | 38 | 40 | 12 | 12 | 1831-01-02 | Joseph Smith | equality; wars |
| 39 | 39 | 41 | 59 | 59 | 1831-01-05 | Joseph Smith | To James Covill |
| 40 | 40 | 42 | 60 | 60 | 1831-01-?? | Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Baptist background:... |
concerning James Covill |
| 41 | 41 | 43 | 61 | 61 | 1831-02-04 | Joseph Smith | To the church; Edward Partridge Edward Partridge Edward Partridge was the grandson of Massachusetts Congressman Oliver Partridge, Esq., and a member of a family noted for commercial, social, political, and military leadership in Western Massachusetts. One of the first converts to the Latter Day Saint movement, he was baptized in or near Seneca... called as bishop |
| 42 | 42 | 44, 47 | 13 | 13 | 1831-02-09 | Joseph Smith | "the law" of the church |
| 43 | 43 | 45 | 14 | 14 | 1831-02-?? | Joseph Smith | Role of President of the Church; missionary work; forces of nature |
| 44 | 44 | 46 | 62 | 62 | 1831-02-?? | Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Baptist background:... |
Church conference called |
| 45 | 45 | 48 | 15 | 15 | 1831-03-07 | Joseph Smith | Matthew chapter 24 explained; missionary work; Christ Christ Christ is the English term for the Greek meaning "the anointed one". It is a translation of the Hebrew , usually transliterated into English as Messiah or Mashiach... as advocate |
| 46 | 46 | 49 | 16 | 16 | 1831-03-08 | Joseph Smith | sacrament meeting Sacrament meeting Sacrament meeting is the weekly worship service held on Sunday in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .Sacrament meetings are held in individual wards or branches in the chapel of the meetinghouse. The bishop or branch president of the ward or branch presides, unless a higher authority... , gifts of the Spirit Holy Spirit Holy Spirit is a term introduced in English translations of the Hebrew Bible, but understood differently in the main Abrahamic religions.While the general concept of a "Spirit" that permeates the cosmos has been used in various religions Holy Spirit is a term introduced in English translations of... |
| 47 | 47 | 50 | 63 | 63 | 1831-03-08 | Joseph Smith | John Whitmer John Whitmer John Whitmer was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He was one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's Golden Plates... to keep history of church |
| 48 | 48 | 51 | 64 | 64 | 1831-03-?? | Joseph Smith | purchase of lands |
| 49 | 49 | 52 | 65 | 65 | 1831-03-?? | Joseph Smith | To Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Baptist background:... , Parley P. Pratt Parley P. Pratt Parley Parker Pratt, Sr. was a leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1835 until his murder in 1857. He served in the Quorum with his younger brother, Orson Pratt... and Leman Copley; Shaker beliefs |
| 50 | 50 | 53 | 17 | 17 | 1831-05-?? | Joseph Smith | Recognizing the Spirit |
| 51 | 51 | 23 | 23 | 1831-05-?? | Joseph Smith | property division | |
| 52 | 52 | 54 | 66 | 66 | 1831-06-07 | Joseph Smith | sending elders to Missouri Missouri Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It... |
| 53 | 53 | 55 | 66 | 67 | 1831-06-?? | Joseph Smith | To A. Sidney Gilbert |
| 54 | 54 | 56 | 67 | 68 | 1831-06-?? | Joseph Smith | To Newel Knight Newel Knight Newel Knight was a close friend of Joseph Smith, Jr. and one of the first branch presidents in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.... |
| 55 | 55 | 57 | 68 | 69 | 1831-06-?? | Joseph Smith | To W.W. Phelps |
| 56 | 56 | 58 | 69 | 70 | 1831-06-?? | Joseph Smith | the rebellious; the rich and the poor |
| 57 | 57 | 27 | 27 | 1831-07-20 | Joseph Smith | location of Zion Zion (Latter Day Saints) Within the Latter Day Saint movement, Zion is often used to connote a utopian association of the righteous. This association would practice a form of communitarian economics called the United Order meant to ensure that all members maintained an acceptable quality of life, class distinctions were... at Jackson County, Missouri Jackson County, Missouri Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. With a population of 674,158 in the 2010 census, Jackson County is the second most populous of Missouri's counties, after St. Louis County. Kansas City, the state's most populous city and focus city of the Kansas City Metropolitan... |
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| 58 | 58 | 59 | 18 | 28 | 1831-08-01 | Joseph Smith | tribulations; gather to Zion Zion (Latter Day Saints) Within the Latter Day Saint movement, Zion is often used to connote a utopian association of the righteous. This association would practice a form of communitarian economics called the United Order meant to ensure that all members maintained an acceptable quality of life, class distinctions were... |
| 59 | 59 | 60 | 19 | 19 | 1831-08-07 | Joseph Smith | the sabbath; reward for the righteous |
| 60 | 60 | 61 | 70 | 71 | 1831-08-08 | Joseph Smith | elders to travel to Cincinnati; missionary work |
| 61 | 61 | 62 | 71 | 72 | 1831-08-12 | Joseph Smith | "destruction upon the waters" |
| 62 | 62 | 63 | 72 | 73 | 1831-08-13 | Joseph Smith | missionary work |
| 63 | 63 | 64 | 20 | 20 | 1831-08-?? | Joseph Smith | signs; mysteries; impending war and woe; gather to Zion Zion (Latter Day Saints) Within the Latter Day Saint movement, Zion is often used to connote a utopian association of the righteous. This association would practice a form of communitarian economics called the United Order meant to ensure that all members maintained an acceptable quality of life, class distinctions were... ; authority to use Lord's name |
| 64 | 64 | 65 | 21 | 21 | 1831-09-11 | Joseph Smith | forgiveness; financial debt; tithing Tithe A tithe is a one-tenth part of something, paid as a contribution to a religious organization or compulsory tax to government. Today, tithes are normally voluntary and paid in cash, cheques, or stocks, whereas historically tithes were required and paid in kind, such as agricultural products... ; Zion Zion (Latter Day Saints) Within the Latter Day Saint movement, Zion is often used to connote a utopian association of the righteous. This association would practice a form of communitarian economics called the United Order meant to ensure that all members maintained an acceptable quality of life, class distinctions were... to flourish |
| 65 | 65 | 24 | 24 | 1831-10-?? | Joseph Smith (prayer) | Prayer of Joseph Smith; keys of the kingdom | |
| 66 | 66 | 74 | 75 | 1831-10-25 | Joseph Smith | To William E. M’Lellin | |
| 67 | 67 | 25 | 25 | 1831-11-?? | Joseph Smith | testimony of the Book of Commandments Book of Commandments The Book of Commandments is the earliest published volume said to contain the revelations of Joseph Smith Jr. Text published in the Book of Commandments is now considered scripture by Latter-day Saints as part of the larger Doctrine and Covenants.... |
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| 68 | 68 | 22 | 22 | 1831-11-?? | Joseph Smith | To Orson Hyde Orson Hyde Orson Hyde was a leader in the early Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles... , Luke S. Johnson Luke S. Johnson Luke Samuel Johnson was a leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1835 to 1838. He served in the Quorum with his younger brother, Lyman E. Johnson and Orson Hyde, his brother-in-law.Johnson was born November 3, 1807, in Pomfret,... , Lyman E. Johnson Lyman E. Johnson Lyman Eugene Johnson was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He broke with Joseph Smith, Jr. and Sidney Rigdon during the 1837-38 period when schism divided the early Church... and William E. M’Lellin; ; bishops; parents |
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| 69 | 69 | 28 | 28 | 1831-11-?? | Joseph Smith | Assignments for John Whitmer John Whitmer John Whitmer was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He was one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's Golden Plates... |
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| 70 | 70 | 26 | 26 | 1831-11-12 | Joseph Smith | stewardship; equality | |
| 71 | 71 | 90 | 91 | 1831-12-01 | Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Baptist background:... |
Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Baptist background:... called to preach |
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| 72 | 72 | 89 | 90 | 1831-12-04 | Joseph Smith | bishops | |
| 73 | 73 | 29 | 29 | 1832-01-10 | Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Baptist background:... |
Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible The Joseph Smith Translation , also called the Inspired Version , was a revision of the Bible by Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Smith considered this work to be "a branch of his calling" as a prophet. Smith was murdered before he ever deemed it complete, though most of... |
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| 74 | 74 | 73 | 74 | 1832-01-?? | Joseph Smith | Explanation of 1 Corinthians 7:14; salvation of children | |
| 75 | 75 | 87 | 88 | 1832-01-25 | Joseph Smith | missionary work; families of missionaries | |
| 76 | 76 | 91 | 92 | 1832-02-16 | Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Baptist background:... (vision) |
Jesus Christ; resurrection Resurrection Resurrection refers to the literal coming back to life of the biologically dead. It is used both with respect to particular individuals or the belief in a General Resurrection of the dead at the end of the world. The General Resurrection is featured prominently in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim... ; degrees of glory Degrees of glory In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' theology, there are three degrees of glory which are the ultimate, eternal dwelling place for nearly all who lived on earth after the Spirit world.Joseph Smith, Jr... ; origin of Satan Satan Satan , "the opposer", is the title of various entities, both human and divine, who challenge the faith of humans in the Hebrew Bible... |
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| 77 | 1832-03-?? | Joseph Smith | certain verses from Revelation Book of Revelation The Book of Revelation is the final book of the New Testament. The title came into usage from the first word of the book in Koine Greek: apokalupsis, meaning "unveiling" or "revelation"... explained |
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| 78 | 77 | 75 | 76 | 1832-03-?? | Joseph Smith | United Order United Order In the Latter Day Saint movement, the United Order was one of several 19th century church collectivist programs. Early versions of the Order beginning in 1831 attempted to implement the Law of Consecration, a form of Christian communism, modeled after the New Testament church which had "all things... ; equality |
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| 79 | 78 | 76 | 77 | 1832-03-?? | Joseph Smith | To Jared Carter | |
| 80 | 79 | 77 | 78 | 1832-03-?? | Joseph Smith | To Stephen Burnett and Eden Smith | |
| 81 | 80 | 79 | 80 | 1832-03-?? | Joseph Smith | To Jesse Gause Jesse Gause Jesse Gause was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and served in the First Presidency as a counselor to Church President Joseph Smith, Jr. For decades Gause was generally unknown to LDS historians, and so could be considered Mormonism's lost counselor of the First Presidency... ; on March 18, 1833 application transferred to Frederick G. Williams Frederick G. Williams Frederick Granger Williams was a leader in the early Latter Day Saint movement and served in the First Presidency as Second Counselor to church president Joseph Smith, Jr. from 1833 to 1837... |
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| 82 | 81 | 86 | 87 | 1832-04-26 | Joseph Smith | obedience; United Order United Order In the Latter Day Saint movement, the United Order was one of several 19th century church collectivist programs. Early versions of the Order beginning in 1831 attempted to implement the Law of Consecration, a form of Christian communism, modeled after the New Testament church which had "all things... ; equality |
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| 83 | 82 | 88 | 89 | 1832-04-26 | Joseph Smith | husbands and fathers; widows and orphans | |
| 84 | 83 | 4 | 4 | 1832-09-23 | Joseph Smith | priesthood | |
| 85 | 1832-11-17 | Joseph Smith (letter) | Letter from Joseph Smith to W.W. Phelps; United Order United Order In the Latter Day Saint movement, the United Order was one of several 19th century church collectivist programs. Early versions of the Order beginning in 1831 attempted to implement the Law of Consecration, a form of Christian communism, modeled after the New Testament church which had "all things... ; One Mighty and Strong One Mighty and Strong One Mighty and Strong is a person of unknown identity who was the subject of an 1832 prophecy by Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, echoing the words and prophecy of Isaiah 28:2. The One Mighty and Strong was said by Smith to be one who would "set in order the house of... ; equality |
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| 86 | 84 | 6 | 6 | 1832-12-06 | Joseph Smith | Parable of the Tares explained | |
| 87 | 1832-12-25 | Joseph Smith | prophecy of war, calamity | ||||
| 88 | 85 | 7 | 7 | 1832-12-27/28; 1833-01-03 | Joseph Smith | the "olive leaf"; "Lord's message of peace" | |
| 89 | 86 | 80 | 81 | 1833-02-27 | Joseph Smith | A word of wisdom Word of Wisdom The "Word of Wisdom" is the common name of a section of the Doctrine and Covenants, a book considered by many churches within the Latter Day Saint movement to consist of revelations from God... |
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| 90 | 87 | 84 | 85 | 1833-03-08 | Joseph Smith | keys of the kingdom; First Presidency First Presidency In the Latter Day Saint movement, the First Presidency was the highest governing body in the Latter Day Saint church established by Joseph Smith, Jr. in 1832, and is the highest governing body of several modern Latter Day Saint denominations... |
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| 91 | 88 | 92 | 93 | 1833-03-09 | Joseph Smith | the Apocrypha Apocrypha The term apocrypha is used with various meanings, including "hidden", "esoteric", "spurious", "of questionable authenticity", ancient Chinese "revealed texts and objects" and "Christian texts that are not canonical".... |
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| 92 | 89 | 93 | 94 | 1833-03-15 | Joseph Smith | To Frederick G. Williams Frederick G. Williams Frederick Granger Williams was a leader in the early Latter Day Saint movement and served in the First Presidency as Second Counselor to church president Joseph Smith, Jr. from 1833 to 1837... |
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| 93 | 90 | 82 | 83 | 1833-05-06 | Joseph Smith | John’s John the Apostle John the Apostle, John the Apostle, John the Apostle, (Aramaic Yoħanna, (c. 6 - c. 100) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of James, another of the Twelve Apostles... record of Christ Christ Christ is the English term for the Greek meaning "the anointed one". It is a translation of the Hebrew , usually transliterated into English as Messiah or Mashiach... ; intelligence; innocence of children |
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| 94 | 91 | 83 | 84 | 1833-05-06 | Joseph Smith | To Hyrum Smith Hyrum Smith Hyrum Smith was an American religious leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the original church of the Latter Day Saint movement. He was the older brother of the movement's founder, Joseph Smith, Jr.... , Reynolds Cahoon Reynolds Cahoon Reynolds Cahoon was an early leader in Latter Day Saint movement and later, in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was one of the inaugural members of the Council of Fifty, organized by Joseph Smith, Jr. in 1844.... and Jared Carter; construction of various buildings commanded |
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| 95 | 92 | 95 | 96 | 1833-06-01 | Joseph Smith | temple Kirtland Temple The Kirtland Temple is a National Historic Landmark in Kirtland, Ohio, USA, on the eastern edge of the Cleveland metropolitan area. Owned and operated by the Community of Christ, formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , the house of worship was the first temple to be... to be built; purpose of temples |
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| 96 | 93 | 96 | 97 | 1833-06-04 | Joseph Smith | division of property | |
| 97 | 94 | 81 | 82 | 1833-08-02 | Joseph Smith | Saints in Jackson County, Missouri Jackson County, Missouri Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. With a population of 674,158 in the 2010 census, Jackson County is the second most populous of Missouri's counties, after St. Louis County. Kansas City, the state's most populous city and focus city of the Kansas City Metropolitan... ; temple to be built in Jackson County, Missouri Jackson County, Missouri Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. With a population of 674,158 in the 2010 census, Jackson County is the second most populous of Missouri's counties, after St. Louis County. Kansas City, the state's most populous city and focus city of the Kansas City Metropolitan... |
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| 98 | 95 | 85 | 86 | 1833-08-06 | Joseph Smith | promises and warnings; martyrs; when war is justified; forgiving enemies | |
| 99 | 96 | 78 | 79 | 1832-08-?? | Joseph Smith | To John Murdock John Murdock (Mormon) John Murdock was an early convert to the Latter Day Saint movement and was a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . He is mentioned twice in the Doctrine and Covenants... |
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| 100 | 97 | 94 | 95 | 1833-10-12 | Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Baptist background:... |
Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Baptist background:... to preach gospel; Rigdon Sidney Rigdon Sidney Rigdon was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Baptist background:... to be Smith's spokesman; welfare of Orson Hyde Orson Hyde Orson Hyde was a leader in the early Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles... and John Gould John Gould (Mormon) John Gould was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and is recognized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the first non-American person to serve as a general authority.-Biography:... |
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| 101 | 98 | 97 | 98 | 1833-12-16 | Joseph Smith | redemption of Zion Zion (Latter Day Saints) Within the Latter Day Saint movement, Zion is often used to connote a utopian association of the righteous. This association would practice a form of communitarian economics called the United Order meant to ensure that all members maintained an acceptable quality of life, class distinctions were... ; parables; United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... and U.S. Constitution United States Constitution The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It is the framework for the organization of the United States government and for the relationship of the federal government with the states, citizens, and all people within the United States.The first three... ; Saints to seek redress |
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| 102 | 99 | 5 | 5 | 1834-02-17 | Oliver Cowdery Oliver Cowdery Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of... and Orson Hyde Orson Hyde Orson Hyde was a leader in the early Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles... (minutes of meeting) |
Minutes for first high council High council (Mormonism) In Mormonism, a high council is one of several different governing bodies that have existed in the church hierarchy on many Latter-day Saint denominations... meeting |
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| 103 | 100 | 101 | 1834-02-24 | Joseph Smith | redemption of Zion Zion (Latter Day Saints) Within the Latter Day Saint movement, Zion is often used to connote a utopian association of the righteous. This association would practice a form of communitarian economics called the United Order meant to ensure that all members maintained an acceptable quality of life, class distinctions were... ; organization of Zion’s Camp |
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| 104 | 101 | 98 | 99 | 1834-04-24 | Joseph Smith | United Order United Order In the Latter Day Saint movement, the United Order was one of several 19th century church collectivist programs. Early versions of the Order beginning in 1831 attempted to implement the Law of Consecration, a form of Christian communism, modeled after the New Testament church which had "all things... |
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| 105 | 102 | 102 | 1834-06-22 | Joseph Smith | redemption of Zion Zion (Latter Day Saints) Within the Latter Day Saint movement, Zion is often used to connote a utopian association of the righteous. This association would practice a form of communitarian economics called the United Order meant to ensure that all members maintained an acceptable quality of life, class distinctions were... ; purpose of Kirtland Temple Kirtland Temple The Kirtland Temple is a National Historic Landmark in Kirtland, Ohio, USA, on the eastern edge of the Cleveland metropolitan area. Owned and operated by the Community of Christ, formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , the house of worship was the first temple to be... ; peace |
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| 106 | 103 | 99 | 100 | 1834-11-25 | Joseph Smith | To Warren A. Cowdery Warren A. Cowdery Warren A. Cowdery was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an editor of Latter Day Saints' Messenger and Advocate, an early Latter Day Saint periodical. He was the eldest brother of Oliver Cowdery, who with Joseph Smith, Jr... ; Second Coming Second Coming In Christian doctrine, the Second Coming of Christ, the Second Advent, or the Parousia, is the anticipated return of Jesus Christ from Heaven, where he sits at the Right Hand of God, to Earth. This prophecy is found in the canonical gospels and in most Christian and Islamic eschatologies... |
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| 107 | 104 | 3 | 3 | 1835-03-28 - completed; various times prior | Joseph Smith | priesthood; quorums | |
| 108 | 1835-12-26 | Joseph Smith | To Lyman Sherman Lyman R. Sherman Lyman Royal Sherman was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement, an inaugural member of the Seven Presidents of the Seventy, and was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles but died before being informed and ordained.Sherman was born in Monkton, Vermont to Elkanah Sherman and Asenath... |
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| 109 | 1836-03-27 | Joseph Smith (prayer) | Dedicatory prayer for Kirtland Temple Kirtland Temple The Kirtland Temple is a National Historic Landmark in Kirtland, Ohio, USA, on the eastern edge of the Cleveland metropolitan area. Owned and operated by the Community of Christ, formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , the house of worship was the first temple to be... |
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| 110 | 1836-04-03 | Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery Oliver Cowdery Oliver H. P. Cowdery was, with Joseph Smith, Jr., an important participant in the formative period of the Latter Day Saint movement between 1829 and 1836, becoming one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates, one of the first Latter Day Saint apostles, and the Second Elder of... (vision and angel Angel Angels are mythical beings often depicted as messengers of God in the Hebrew and Christian Bibles along with the Quran. The English word angel is derived from the Greek ἄγγελος, a translation of in the Hebrew Bible ; a similar term, ملائكة , is used in the Qur'an... ic visitations) |
Visitation of Jesus Christ to accept Kirtland Temple Kirtland Temple The Kirtland Temple is a National Historic Landmark in Kirtland, Ohio, USA, on the eastern edge of the Cleveland metropolitan area. Owned and operated by the Community of Christ, formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , the house of worship was the first temple to be... ; conferral of priesthood keys; coming of Elijah |
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| 111 | 1836-08-06 | Joseph Smith | temporal needs of the church | ||||
| 112 | 105 | 104 | 1837-07-23 | Joseph Smith | To Thomas B. Marsh Thomas B. Marsh Thomas Baldwin Marsh was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He served as the first President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from 1835 to 1839... ; Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Quorum of the Twelve Apostles In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is one of the governing bodies in the church hierarchy... ; First Presidency First Presidency In the Latter Day Saint movement, the First Presidency was the highest governing body in the Latter Day Saint church established by Joseph Smith, Jr. in 1832, and is the highest governing body of several modern Latter Day Saint denominations... |
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| 113 | 1838-03-?? | Joseph Smith (answers to questions) | Answers to questions on the Book of Isaiah Book of Isaiah The Book of Isaiah is the first of the Latter Prophets in the Hebrew Bible, preceding the books of Ezekiel, Jeremiah and the Book of the Twelve... provided by Joseph Smith |
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| 114 | 1838-04-17 | Joseph Smith | concerning David W. Patten David W. Patten David Wyman Patten was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles... |
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| 115 | 1838-04-17 | Joseph Smith | name of the church; stakes Stake (Mormonism) A stake is an administrative unit composed of multiple congregations in denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement. A stake is approximately comparable to a diocese in the Catholic Church and other Christian denominations... ; temple to be built at Far West, Missouri Far West, Missouri Far West, Missouri, was a Latter Day Saint settlement in Caldwell County, Missouri.-Foundation and early history:The town was founded by Missouri Mormon leaders, W. W. Phelps and John Whitmer in August 1836 shortly before the county's creation. The town was platted originally as a square area,... |
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| 116 | 1838-05-19 | Joseph Smith | Adam-ondi-Ahman Adam-ondi-Ahman Adam-ondi-Ahman is an historic site along the east bluffs above the Grand River in Daviess County, Missouri. According to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , it is the site where Adam and Eve lived after being expelled from the Garden of Eden... |
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| 117 | 1838-07-08 | Joseph Smith | concerning William Marks, Newel K. Whitney Newel K. Whitney Newel Kimball Whitney was a prominent leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an American businessman. He served as Bishop of Kirtland, Ohio, Far West, Missouri, and Nauvoo, Illinois. He also served as the second Presiding Bishop of the Church from 1847 until his death... and Oliver Granger Oliver Granger Oliver Granger was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He was the subject of one of the prophecies of movement founder Joseph Smith, Jr.-Early life:... ; property; sacrifice |
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| 118 | 1838-07-08 | Joseph Smith | vacancies in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Quorum of the Twelve Apostles In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is one of the governing bodies in the church hierarchy... filled |
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| 119 | 106 | 107 | 1838-07-08 | Joseph Smith | tithing Tithe A tithe is a one-tenth part of something, paid as a contribution to a religious organization or compulsory tax to government. Today, tithes are normally voluntary and paid in cash, cheques, or stocks, whereas historically tithes were required and paid in kind, such as agricultural products... |
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| 120 | 1838-07-08 | Joseph Smith | Council on the Disposition of the Tithes Council on the Disposition of the Tithes The Council on the Disposition of the Tithes is a leadership body in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, composed of the First Presidency, the Presiding Bishopric, and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The Council determines how the tithing funds of the church will be spent... |
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| 121 | 1839-03-20 | Joseph Smith (prayer and prophecies) | Prayer and prophecies of Joseph Smith; why many are called but few chosen | ||||
| 122 | 1839-03-?? | Joseph Smith | destiny of Joseph Smith | ||||
| 123 | 1839-03-?? | Joseph Smith (letter) | Letter to church; duty in relation to their persecutors | ||||
| 124 | 107 | 103 | 1841-01-19 | Joseph Smith | Nauvoo Temple Nauvoo Temple The Nauvoo Temple was the second temple constructed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, commonly known as the Mormons. The church's first temple was completed in Kirtland, Ohio, United States in 1836. When the main body of the church was forced out of Nauvoo, Illinois in the... and Nauvoo House Nauvoo House The Nauvoo House in Nauvoo, Illinois is a boarding house that Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, began constructing in the 1840s. The boarding house was never completed, but the structure was later converted into a residential home and renamed the Riverside Mansion... to be built; baptism for the dead Baptism for the dead Baptism for the dead, vicarious baptism or proxy baptism is the religious practice of baptizing a living person on behalf of one who is dead, with the living person acting as the deceased person's proxy... |
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| 125 | 1841-03-?? | Joseph Smith | Saints in Iowa Iowa Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New... |
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| 126 | 1841-07-09 | Joseph Smith | To Brigham Young Brigham Young Brigham Young was an American leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and a settler of the Western United States. He was the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1847 until his death in 1877, he founded Salt Lake City, and he served as the first governor of the Utah... |
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| 127 | 109 | 105 | 1842-09-01 | Joseph Smith (letter) | Letter to church; baptism for the dead Baptism for the dead Baptism for the dead, vicarious baptism or proxy baptism is the religious practice of baptizing a living person on behalf of one who is dead, with the living person acting as the deceased person's proxy... |
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| 128 | 110 | 106 | 1842-09-06 | Joseph Smith (letter) | Letter to church; baptism for the dead Baptism for the dead Baptism for the dead, vicarious baptism or proxy baptism is the religious practice of baptizing a living person on behalf of one who is dead, with the living person acting as the deceased person's proxy... |
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| 129 | 1843-02-09 | Joseph Smith (instructions) | distinguishing the nature of angel Angel Angels are mythical beings often depicted as messengers of God in the Hebrew and Christian Bibles along with the Quran. The English word angel is derived from the Greek ἄγγελος, a translation of in the Hebrew Bible ; a similar term, ملائكة , is used in the Qur'an... s and disembodied spirits |
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| 130 | 1843-04-02 | Joseph Smith (instruction) | Various items of instruction; corporeal nature of God God the Father God the Father is a gendered title given to God in many monotheistic religions, particularly patriarchal, Abrahamic ones. In Judaism, God is called Father because he is the creator, life-giver, law-giver, and protector... and Jesus Christ; intelligence; seer stones |
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| 131 | 1843-05-17 | Joseph Smith (instruction) | Various items of instruction; celestial marriage Celestial marriage Celestial marriage is a doctrine of Mormonism, particularly The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and branches of Mormon fundamentalism.Within Mormonism, celestial marriage is an ordinance associated with a covenant that always... ; eternal life Exaltation (Mormonism) Exaltation or Eternal Life is a belief among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that mankind can return to live in God's presence and continue as families. Exaltation is believed to be what God desires for all humankind. The LDS Church teaches that through exaltation... |
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| 132 | 1843-07-12 | Joseph Smith | plural marriage Plural marriage Polygamy was taught by leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for more than half of the 19th century, and practiced publicly from 1852 to 1890.The Church's practice of polygamy has been highly controversial, both within... ; celestial marriage Celestial marriage Celestial marriage is a doctrine of Mormonism, particularly The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and branches of Mormon fundamentalism.Within Mormonism, celestial marriage is an ordinance associated with a covenant that always... ; sealing power Sealing power In Mormonism, the sealing power is the means whereby all "covenants, contracts, bonds, obligations, oaths, vows, performances, connections, associations, or expectations" attain "efficacy, virtue, or force in and after the resurrection from the dead." All things that are not sealed by this power... ; exaltation Exaltation (Mormonism) Exaltation or Eternal Life is a belief among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that mankind can return to live in God's presence and continue as families. Exaltation is believed to be what God desires for all humankind. The LDS Church teaches that through exaltation... |
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| 133 | 108 | 100 | 108 | 1831-11-03 | Joseph Smith | original "Appendix"; Second Coming Second Coming In Christian doctrine, the Second Coming of Christ, the Second Advent, or the Parousia, is the anticipated return of Jesus Christ from Heaven, where he sits at the Right Hand of God, to Earth. This prophecy is found in the canonical gospels and in most Christian and Islamic eschatologies... ; missionary work |
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| 134 | 112 | 102 | 110 | 1835-08-15 | Church (declaration) | secular governments and laws in general | |
| 135 | 113 | 111 | 1844-06-27 | John Taylor John Taylor (1808-1887) John Taylor was the third president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1880 to 1887. He is the only president of the LDS Church to have been born outside of the United States.... (eulogy) |
Martyrdom Death of Joseph Smith, Jr. The death of Joseph Smith, Jr. on June 27, 1844 marked a turning point for the Latter Day Saint movement, of which Smith was the founder and leader. When he was attacked and killed by a mob, Smith was the mayor of Nauvoo, Illinois, and running for President of the United States... of Joseph Smith and Hyrum Smith Hyrum Smith Hyrum Smith was an American religious leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the original church of the Latter Day Saint movement. He was the older brother of the movement's founder, Joseph Smith, Jr.... |
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| 136 | 1847-01-14 | Brigham Young Brigham Young Brigham Young was an American leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and a settler of the Western United States. He was the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1847 until his death in 1877, he founded Salt Lake City, and he served as the first governor of the Utah... |
Organization of Mormon pioneer Mormon Pioneer The Mormon pioneers were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as Latter-day Saints, who migrated across the United States from the Midwest to the Salt Lake Valley in what is today the U.S. state of Utah... westward journey |
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| 137 | 1836-01-21 | Joseph Smith (vision) | salvation for the dead; salvation of little children | ||||
| 138 | 1918-10-03 | Joseph F. Smith Joseph F. Smith Joseph Fielding Smith, Sr. was the sixth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints... (vision) |
Jesus Christ preached to spirits in prison; salvation for the dead | ||||
| OD—1 | 1890-09-24 | Wilford Woodruff Wilford Woodruff Wilford Woodruff, Sr. was the fourth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1889 until his death... (declaration) |
cessation 1890 Manifesto The "1890 Manifesto", sometimes simply called "The Manifesto", is a statement which officially disavowed the continuing practice of plural marriage in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints... of plural marriage Plural marriage Polygamy was taught by leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for more than half of the 19th century, and practiced publicly from 1852 to 1890.The Church's practice of polygamy has been highly controversial, both within... |
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| OD—2 | 1978-06-08 | Spencer W. Kimball Spencer W. Kimball Spencer Woolley Kimball was the twelfth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1973 until his death in 1985.-Ancestry:... , N. Eldon Tanner, Marion G. Romney Marion G. Romney Marion George Romney was an apostle and a member of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-Early life:... (declaration) |
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| 22 | 1830-06-?? | Joseph Smith | God’s words to Moses Moses Moses was, according to the Hebrew Bible and Qur'an, a religious leader, lawgiver and prophet, to whom the authorship of the Torah is traditionally attributed... |
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| 36 | 1830-12-?? | Joseph Smith | Prophecy of Enoch Enoch (ancestor of Noah) Enoch is a figure in the Generations of Adam. Enoch is described as Adam's greatx4 grandson , the son of Jared, the father of Methuselah, and the great-grandfather of Noah... |
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| 108A | 103 | 1835-08-17 | Thomas Burdick, Warren Parrish Warren Parrish Warren Parrish was a leader in the early Latter Day Saint or Mormonism movement. Parrish held a number of positions of responsibility, including that of scribe to church president Joseph Smith Jr. Parrish and other leaders became disillusioned with Smith after the failure of the Kirtland Safety... , and Sylvester Smith Sylvester Smith (Latter Day Saints) Sylvester Smith was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and one of the inaugural seven Presidents of the Seventy.-Biography:Smith was born in Tyringham, Massachusetts.Birth Date:... (minutes of meeting) |
General meeting of the quorums of the church to consider the labors of the committee charged with organizing publication of the revelations into a book | |||
| 111 | 101 | 109 | 1835-08-17 | Church (declaration) | Declaration on marriage; one spouse only | ||
| 114 | 1861-10-07 | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... (letter) |
Tithing Tithe A tithe is a one-tenth part of something, paid as a contribution to a religious organization or compulsory tax to government. Today, tithes are normally voluntary and paid in cash, cheques, or stocks, whereas historically tithes were required and paid in kind, such as agricultural products... |
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| 115 | 1863-03-?? | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... |
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| 116 | 1865-05-04 | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... |
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| 117 | 1873-04-10 | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... |
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| 118 | 1882-09-28 | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... |
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| 119 | 1887-04-11 | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... |
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| 120 | 1890-04-08 | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... |
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| 121 | 1885-04-11 | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... |
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| 122 | 1894-04-15 | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... |
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| 123 | 1894-04-20 | Joint council of the First Presidency First Presidency (Community of Christ) The First Presidency of the Community of Christ, formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, is the church's highest-ranking priesthood quorum. It is composed of the president and two counselors, and they preside over the whole church under the principles of "theocratic... , Council of Twelve Apostles Council of Twelve Apostles (Community of Christ) In the Community of Christ, The Council of Twelve Apostles is one of the governing bodies in the church hierarchy. They are disciples who hold the priesthood office of Apostle, and are responsible for the evangelistic witness of the church... , and Presiding Bishopric (report) |
Lamoni College Graceland University Graceland is not ranked by U.S. News & World Report, being deemed a Tier 3 institution. It is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission as a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.-Housing System:... ; church publications; relations with LDS Church; doctrinal tracts; interpretation of various scriptures; gospel boat; branch in Detroit |
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| 124 | 1894-04-?? | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... |
Changes in leadership positions | ||||
| 125 | 1901-04-15 | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... |
patriarchs; foreign missions | ||||
| 126 | 1902-04-16 | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... (vision) |
quorums | ||||
| 127 | 1906-04-14 | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... |
Sanitarium | ||||
| 128 | 1909-04-18 | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... |
Organization and colonization | ||||
| 129 | 1909-04-18 | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... |
Changes in leadership positions | ||||
| 130 | 1913-04-14 | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... |
Changes in leadership positions | ||||
| 131 | 1914-04-14 | Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III Joseph Smith III was the eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and Emma Hale Smith... |
Presiding Bishopric | ||||
| 132 | 1916-04-05 | Frederick M. Smith | Presiding Bishop | ||||
| 133 | 1920-04-07 | Frederick M. Smith | Missionary work | ||||
| 134 | 1922-10-02 | Frederick M. Smith | Changes in leadership positions | ||||
| 135 | 1925-04-18 | Frederick M. Smith | Changes in leadership positions | ||||
| 136 | 1932-04-14 | Frederick M. Smith | Changes in leadership positions; unity | ||||
| 137 | 1938-04-07 | Frederick M. Smith | Changes in leadership positions | ||||
| 138 | 1940-04-10 | Frederick M. Smith | Changes in leadership positions; work toward Zion Zion (Latter Day Saints) Within the Latter Day Saint movement, Zion is often used to connote a utopian association of the righteous. This association would practice a form of communitarian economics called the United Order meant to ensure that all members maintained an acceptable quality of life, class distinctions were... |
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| 139 | 1946-04-09 | Israel A. Smith | Changes in leadership positions | ||||
| 140 | 1947-04-07 | Israel A. Smith | Changes in leadership positions; Zion Zion (Latter Day Saints) Within the Latter Day Saint movement, Zion is often used to connote a utopian association of the righteous. This association would practice a form of communitarian economics called the United Order meant to ensure that all members maintained an acceptable quality of life, class distinctions were... |
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| 141 | 1948-10-02 | Israel A. Smith | Changes in leadership positions; counsel | ||||
| 142 | 1950-04-02 | Israel A. Smith | Commendation; urge to work | ||||
| 143 | 1954-04-07 | Israel A. Smith | Changes in leadership positions; counsel | ||||
| 144 | 1954-04-07 | Israel A. Smith (letter) | New Church President named | ||||
| 145 | 1958-10-08 | W. Wallace Smith W. Wallace Smith William Wallace Smith was a grandson of Joseph Smith, Jr. and Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from October 6, 1958 to April 5, 1978, when he retired to "emeritus" status.... |
Changes in leadership positions | ||||
| 146 | 1960-04-02 | W. Wallace Smith W. Wallace Smith William Wallace Smith was a grandson of Joseph Smith, Jr. and Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from October 6, 1958 to April 5, 1978, when he retired to "emeritus" status.... |
Changes in leadership positions; unity commended | ||||
| 147 | 1964-03-11 | W. Wallace Smith W. Wallace Smith William Wallace Smith was a grandson of Joseph Smith, Jr. and Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from October 6, 1958 to April 5, 1978, when he retired to "emeritus" status.... |
Changes in leadership positions; stewardship | ||||
| 148 | 1966-04-18 | W. Wallace Smith W. Wallace Smith William Wallace Smith was a grandson of Joseph Smith, Jr. and Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from October 6, 1958 to April 5, 1978, when he retired to "emeritus" status.... |
Changes in leadership positions; counsel | ||||
| 149 | 1968-04-01 | W. Wallace Smith W. Wallace Smith William Wallace Smith was a grandson of Joseph Smith, Jr. and Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from October 6, 1958 to April 5, 1978, when he retired to "emeritus" status.... |
Changes in leadership positions; relationship between ministerial programs; prepare to build temple Independence Temple The Temple in Independence, Missouri, is a house of worship and education "dedicated to the pursuit of peace". It dominates the skyline of Independence, Missouri, USA, and has become the focal point of the headquarters of the Community of Christ... at Independence Independence, Missouri Independence is the fourth largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri, and is contained within the counties of Jackson and Clay. It is part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area... |
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| 149A | 1968-04-05 | W. Wallace Smith W. Wallace Smith William Wallace Smith was a grandson of Joseph Smith, Jr. and Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from October 6, 1958 to April 5, 1978, when he retired to "emeritus" status.... |
Clarification of 149 | ||||
| 150 | 1972-04-14 | W. Wallace Smith W. Wallace Smith William Wallace Smith was a grandson of Joseph Smith, Jr. and Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from October 6, 1958 to April 5, 1978, when he retired to "emeritus" status.... |
Changes in leadership positions; counsel on culture; temple Independence Temple The Temple in Independence, Missouri, is a house of worship and education "dedicated to the pursuit of peace". It dominates the skyline of Independence, Missouri, USA, and has become the focal point of the headquarters of the Community of Christ... preparation; ecology |
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| 151 | 1974-04-01 | W. Wallace Smith W. Wallace Smith William Wallace Smith was a grandson of Joseph Smith, Jr. and Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from October 6, 1958 to April 5, 1978, when he retired to "emeritus" status.... |
Changes in leadership positions; reconciliation | ||||
| 152 | 1976-03-29 | W. Wallace Smith W. Wallace Smith William Wallace Smith was a grandson of Joseph Smith, Jr. and Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from October 6, 1958 to April 5, 1978, when he retired to "emeritus" status.... |
New precedent on Presidential succession; Presidential successor named; changes in leadership positions; reconciliation | ||||
| 153 | 1978-04-06 | Wallace B. Smith Wallace B. Smith Wallace Bunnell Anthony Smith was Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from April 5, 1978 through April 15, 1996. Son of President W. Wallace Smith, he was designated as his father's successor in 1976, and ordained church president in 1978 when his... |
New Church President; changes in leadership positions; counsel on outreach | ||||
| 154 | 1980-04-08 | Wallace B. Smith Wallace B. Smith Wallace Bunnell Anthony Smith was Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from April 5, 1978 through April 15, 1996. Son of President W. Wallace Smith, he was designated as his father's successor in 1976, and ordained church president in 1978 when his... |
Changes in leadership positions; counsel on outreach | ||||
| 155 | 1982-03-29 | Wallace B. Smith Wallace B. Smith Wallace Bunnell Anthony Smith was Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from April 5, 1978 through April 15, 1996. Son of President W. Wallace Smith, he was designated as his father's successor in 1976, and ordained church president in 1978 when his... |
Changes in leadership positions; counsel on witness | ||||
| 156 | 1984-04-03 | Wallace B. Smith Wallace B. Smith Wallace Bunnell Anthony Smith was Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from April 5, 1978 through April 15, 1996. Son of President W. Wallace Smith, he was designated as his father's successor in 1976, and ordained church president in 1978 when his... |
Purpose of Independence Temple Independence Temple The Temple in Independence, Missouri, is a house of worship and education "dedicated to the pursuit of peace". It dominates the skyline of Independence, Missouri, USA, and has become the focal point of the headquarters of the Community of Christ... ; priesthood opened to women; changes in leadership positions |
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| 157 | 1988-04-12 | Wallace B. Smith Wallace B. Smith Wallace Bunnell Anthony Smith was Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from April 5, 1978 through April 15, 1996. Son of President W. Wallace Smith, he was designated as his father's successor in 1976, and ordained church president in 1978 when his... |
Changes in leadership positions; unity; humility | ||||
| 158 | 1992-04-05 | Wallace B. Smith Wallace B. Smith Wallace Bunnell Anthony Smith was Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from April 5, 1978 through April 15, 1996. Son of President W. Wallace Smith, he was designated as his father's successor in 1976, and ordained church president in 1978 when his... |
Changes in leadership positions; the spiritual life | ||||
| 159 | 1994-04-10 | Wallace B. Smith Wallace B. Smith Wallace Bunnell Anthony Smith was Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from April 5, 1978 through April 15, 1996. Son of President W. Wallace Smith, he was designated as his father's successor in 1976, and ordained church president in 1978 when his... |
Changes in leadership positions; trusting the Spirit; Independence Temple Independence Temple The Temple in Independence, Missouri, is a house of worship and education "dedicated to the pursuit of peace". It dominates the skyline of Independence, Missouri, USA, and has become the focal point of the headquarters of the Community of Christ... accepted |
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| 160 | 1996-04-14 | Wallace B. Smith Wallace B. Smith Wallace Bunnell Anthony Smith was Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , from April 5, 1978 through April 15, 1996. Son of President W. Wallace Smith, he was designated as his father's successor in 1976, and ordained church president in 1978 when his... |
New Church President named | ||||
| 161 | 2000-04-04 | W. Grant McMurray W. Grant McMurray William Grant McMurray was Prophet-President of the Community of Christ from 1996 until 2004. He was the first non-descendant of Joseph Smith to head the church, and under his administration, the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints changed its name to Community of... |
Proclaim peace; reach out; patience; embrace differences; respect tradition | ||||
| 162 | 2004-03-29 | W. Grant McMurray W. Grant McMurray William Grant McMurray was Prophet-President of the Community of Christ from 1996 until 2004. He was the first non-descendant of Joseph Smith to head the church, and under his administration, the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints changed its name to Community of... |
Be a prophetic people; diversity; tithing Tithe A tithe is a one-tenth part of something, paid as a contribution to a religious organization or compulsory tax to government. Today, tithes are normally voluntary and paid in cash, cheques, or stocks, whereas historically tithes were required and paid in kind, such as agricultural products... |
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| 163 | 2007-03-29 | Stephen M. Veazey Stephen M. Veazey Stephen Mark Veazey is the current Prophet-President of the Community of Christ, headquartered in Independence, Missouri. Veazey's name was presented to the church in March 2005 by a joint council of church leaders led by the Council of Twelve Apostles, as the next Prophet-President... |
Strive for peace; missionary work; use and misuse of scripture; equality; generosity | ||||
| 164 | 2010-01-17 | Stephen M. Veazey Stephen M. Veazey Stephen Mark Veazey is the current Prophet-President of the Community of Christ, headquartered in Independence, Missouri. Veazey's name was presented to the church in March 2005 by a joint council of church leaders led by the Council of Twelve Apostles, as the next Prophet-President... |
Effects of baptism, confirmation, and sacrament of the Lord's Supper; cultural awareness and sensitivity; flexibility in number of quorums of seventy; accelerate evangelism |
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