Article revelation to the prophet joseph smith and to you the doctrine and covenants shows how revelation guided the prophet joseph smith and gives a pattern for how inspiration can guide your life. At a november 1831 conference discussing the book of commandments, joseph received the revelation that is now section 1, the preface to the doctrine and covenants. The plural marriage revelation, smith breaks down the context, history, and implications of the celestial marriage revelation, a chapter of scripture that has made a larger impact than potentially any other revelation in mormonism. It is a collection of sacred utterances that have been printed and bound into a volume for easy access so that those who wish to learn of their contents may do so. The stories behind the sections of the doctrine and covenants. Carefully selected from the revelations of god, editions of the book continue to be printed mainly by the church of jesus.
Ask everyone to discuss or ponder on what their set of scriptures teach us about how revelation comes. Available as an ebook only, joseph smiths revelations. It is unique because, unlike the book of revelation, it is not closed. Doctrine and covenants 17 for an introduction to this section, see the joseph smith papers at this link. Originally published in 1835 as doctrine and covenants of the church of the latter day saints.
Parts of doctrine and covenants 20 were given by revelation, and other parts came from close study of the scriptures, particularly the book of mormon. Its like a duel or a dance off between the devil and the lord. The book of mormon and the holy scriptures are given of me for your instruction. Else, why this revelation in the doctrine and covenants. Jul 22, 2020 from doctrine and covenants minute the 1833 book of commandments gives the date of the revelation recorded in section 11 as may 1829, though it was most likely received after may 15, when john the baptist restored the aaronic priesthood to joseph and oliver cowdery. Many of the revelations he received from god were recorded in a book known today as the doctrine and covenants. In at least six of these sections, his name is linked with joseph smith as having received the revelation along with or in conjunction with the prophet sections 6, 7, 18, 24, and 110. Joseph did not ever describe the translation process in detail, but we see from olivers experience that the process was difficult. Grow, thou art an elect lady, revelations in context.
Making sense of the doctrine and covenantsnook book. Doctrine and covenants fhe lesson the spirit of revelation. Among other questions, joseph smith was praying for further information regarding the fall of adam and eve, and this revelation followed. The book of doctrine and covenants is a fact of life and deserves our most diligent study. Doctrine and covenants sections 1011 the red headed hostess.
Doctrine and covenants 6 what greater witness can you have than from god. The historical background for this revelation is the same as for doctrine and covenants 15. Doctrine and covenants 6 to 9 this is the spirit of. In 1830, the lord gave the following guidance to two newly called missionaries.
Praise for textual studies of the doctrine and covenants. Significantly, this revelation begins, behold, there shall be a record kept among you verse 1. The book of revelation is one of the grandest books in sacred literature, and the lord clearly designs that the saints should become familiar with it. Dont miss this in the doctrine and covenants deseret book. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 2016. Doctrine and covenants 4 call to laborjoseph smith sr.
For an introduction to this section, see the joseph smith papers at this link. Have you struggled with understanding the doctrine and covenants. What are the best resources to accompany your study of the. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. It is a standard work of the church and functions as its open, everexpanding, ecclesiastical constitution. Corresponding section numbers in editions of the doctrine.
This e book also includes new features to help readers using the volume as a study aid, including added versification that corresponds to the modern 20 latterday saint edition of the doctrine and covenants and a chart that lists in chronological order all of the revelations and other texts that make up the doctrine and covenants. These sections included doctrine and covenants 74, which clarified questions about infant baptism. The doctrine and covenants the constitution of the church. Doctrine and covenants 8 spirit of revelation oliver cowdery. He had pretended to the gift of correcting the bible his socalled inspired version, and a short time after this he brought forth the book of abraham.
The rise of the church of christ remind the children of some of the important events they have been learning aboutsuch as the restoration of the priesthood and the translation of the book of. In the revelation, hyrum smith learned that he was to be a appointed as a prophet, and a seer, and a revelator unto my church, as well as my servant joseph. Rather than giving a versebyverse commentary, author steven c. Oliver cowdery in the doctrine and covenants religious. The stories behind the sections of the doctrine and covenants gives the meticulously researched background of the. By the year 1835, when this revelation was reprinted in the doctrine and covenants, joseph smith had pretended to at least one other gift besides that of translating the book of mormon. Of all the scripture, however, the doctrine and covenants is unique for many reasons. Doctrine and covenants 75 revelation to missionaries. Excluding joseph smith, no other person is mentioned more often in the doctrine and covenants than oliver cowdery. Corresponding section numbers in editions of the doctrine and. The doctrine and covenantsthe capstone of our religion. But in spite of his disaffection, his name appeared in one later revelation.
William smith has managed to do what other scholars have only dreamed abouta thorough and comprehensive study of one of the most controversial latterday saint revelations, doctrine and covenants 2. The table includes revelations announced by joseph smithplus letters, records of visions, articles, minutes, and other items, some of which were authored by other individualsthat were copied into revelation book 1 or revelation book 2, or that were published in the book of commandments or doctrine and covenants in or before 1844, the year of smiths death. A doctrine and covenants study companion from the joseph smith papers, first published in 2016 and updated in 2020, is a. The lords introduction to the doctrine and covenants section 1, which he describes as his preface, provides the primary purpose for the latterday revelations. The book is the latest addition to greg kofford books series textual studies of the doctrine and covenant s and is a scholarly examination of doctrine and covenants 2, which contains the most controversial of all joseph smiths revelations. The plural marriage revelation on saturday, april 14, at 7 pm. Doctrine and covenants study and teaching helps lesson. Section 11, the lords revelation to hyrum smith, would rank lower for coolness but high for effective missionary prep. Initially called the book of commandments, the doctrine and covenants this years focal point for come, follow me curriculum for members of the church around the world is a compilation of revelations given to prophets in answers to prayers as they worked to establish the church and do the lords work. Joseph smith translating the book of mormon by del parson. For instance, the revelation in chapter 28 of the book of commandments included twice as much material when it was republished in the doctrine and covenants in 1835. Doctrine and covenant s fhe lesson the spirit of revelation aleah ingram january 25, 2021 fhe lessons as joseph smith and oliver cowdery begin the work of translating the book of mormon, they. Doctrine and covenants 2021 doctrine and covenants 2022.
All links are to church websites or websites approved for further gospel study. First, the doctrine and covenants is the voice of warning to all people. Faust, the doctrine and covenants and modern revelation, in sperry symposium classics. After all, it is the only one of the standard works that does not tell its own story. But section 77 is not a complete interpretation of the book. Illustrated stories that teach the background and principle doctrines in this section. Either his name appears or he is specifically addressed in thirty sections. This is the spirit of revelation doctrine and covenants 6 9. Chapters on every section of the doctrine and covenants begin by delving into the historical record to recreate the question or problem each revelation resolved and end by showing readers the outcomes for individuals and the church. The plural marriage revelation, smith breaks down the context, history, and.
The revelation known as doctrine and covenants 49 remained in the book of revelations however, and also reveals a negative view of polygamy. The doctrine and covenantsa scripture for all seasons byu. The book of doctrine and covenants is one of the standard works of. The articles and covenants contain the basic instructions necessary to operate a branch of the church, including basic history, beliefs, and essential ordinances, all of which still apply today. Dec 26, 2016 this e book also includes new features to help readers using the volume as a study aid, including added versification that corresponds to the modern 20 latterday saint edition of the doctrine and covenants and a chart that lists in chronological order all of the revelations and other texts that make up the doctrine and covenants.
Jan 31, 2021 if joseph smiths revelations were ranked in order of coolness, doctrine and covenants section 10 would rank near the top. The doctrine and covenants the constitution of the. A doctrine and covenants study companion from the joseph smith papers is a. In addition, doctrine and covenants 86, 88, and 93 are all linked closely to the prophets. Doctrine and covenants study and teaching helps lesson 5. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament.
For a biography of john whitmer, the recipient of this revelation, and numerous links to other sources about him, click here. This is a problem beacuse with this particular revelation not only is it a tight translation, but its being translated directly off parchment. In the revelation on priesthood, also known as doctrine and covenants 107, priesthood councils or quorums are defined and set forth. Jan 25, 2021 during that month, joseph received four revelations on olivers behalf. For more information, read brian reeves article the book of john whitmer. Smiths work is a fine example of what a seriousminded and meticulous blend of source and redaction critical methods can tell us about the revelations produced by. Doctrine and covenants 6 to 9 this is the spirit of revelation in april 1829, joseph smith and oliver cowdery began to work together on the translation of the book of mormon. As joseph smith and oliver cowdery begin the work of translating the book of mormon, they learn about the spirit of revelation. These great teachers, whose love for the scriptures is contagious, explore the significance of one verse. This study guide is designed to help you study every verse in the doctrine and covenants and have a place to record what you learn. Second, it is the only volume of scripture that includes as its introduction a revelation given by the lord for that purpose. Youve read the doctrine and covenants before, but emily belle freeman and david butler, hosts of the popular youtube scripture study channel dont miss this, have created a new approach that will change the way you read your scriptures. As we seek revelation, in addition to praying, we may need to take a walk, ponder, talk with others, and then pray and.
Meanwhile, satan continued his attempts to disrupt the latterday restoration of the gospel, but in this revelation the lord makes clear the. However, when the revelation is revised prior to the 1835 doctrine and covenants, joseph smith expands the text of the revelation from 143 words to 252 words almost doubling the text. Doctrine and covenants and church history class member study guide. Here are some of the principles taught in those sections, together with some relevant blog posts. Doctrine and covenants 5 witness of the book of mormonmartin harris.
I have been wishing for a book like this for years. This is the spirit of revelation doctrine and covenants 69. Doctrine and covenants the encyclopedia of mormonism. The primary responsibility of prophets is to receive the word of god by revelation, and then communicate it to the people. On april 6, 1830, the day the church was organized, joseph smith dictated a revelation that is now known as section 21 of the doctrine and covenants. In the first verse the savior makes reference to his atonement, which cannot be separated from the doctrine of the fall. Jan 04, 1997 the focus for scripture study this curriculum year of 1997 is the doctrine and covenants. Harper takes readers on a guided tour through the revelations. Doctrine and covenants study book second edition the red. As he read, he was filled with the spirit of the lord. The book of doctrine and covenants is one of the standard works of the church in company with the holy bible, the book of mormon, and the pearl of great price however, the doctrine and covenants is unique because it is not a translation of an ancient document, but is of modern origin and was given of god through his chosen prophets for the resto.
This first volume of a comprehensive fourvolume series, a commentary on the doctrine and covenants, by stephen e. The prophet joseph smith lived from 1805 until his martyrdom in 1844. Those revelations, found today in doctrine and covenants 69, contain important principles which helped oliver fulfill his important role in bringing forth the book of mormon. This is the spirit of revelation doctrine and covenants. William victor smith reads and signs textual studies of the doctrine and covenants weller book works join us at wellers as william victor smith reads and signs textual studies of the doctrine and covenants. A doctrine and covenants study companion from the joseph smith papers, first published in 2016 and updated in 2020, is a compilation and historical study of the earliest extant versions of joseph smiths revelations now found in the doctrine and covenants. The doctrine and covenants is a compilation of revelations, most of which were received by the prophet joseph smith for the establishment and governance of the kingdom of god in the latter days. Section 77, questions and answers on the book of revelation. It tries to answer 3 questions when looking at each section. Illuminating the text of the doctrine and covenants through the. Jan 26, 2021 the revelations encourage patience doctrine and covenants 6. The doctrine portion of the book, however, has been removed by both the lds church and community of christ. A doctrine and covenants study companion from the joseph smith papers, first published in 2016 and updated in 2020, is a compilation and historical study of the earliest extant versions of joseph smith s revelations now found in the doctri ne and covenants.
This is a great book to gead to get the story and background for each section of the doctrine and covenants. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Feb 10, 2021 initially called the book of commandments, the doctrine and covenants this years focal point for come, follow me curriculum for members of the church around the world is a compilation of revelations given to prophets in answers to prayers as they worked to establish the church and do the lords work. Making sense of the doctrine and covenants addresses this challenge in a creative new way. This is the spirit of revelation, doctrine and covenants 69 by isaac calvert january 20, 2021 as a centerpiece in the passover story, moses parting of the red sea holds a special place in the hearts of jewish families the world over, and has done since the exodus itself. Joseph smith papers project publishes doctrine and covenants. Doctrine and covenants 6 to 9 this is the spirit of revelation in april 1829, joseph smith and oliver cowdery began to work together on the translation of the book of mor mon. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. Doctrine and covenants study and teaching helps lesson 4. On january 19, 1841, his name appears in doctrine and covenants section 124, which was received in nauvoo. No mormon text is as ritually important and as fundamentally mysterious as doctrine and covenants 2. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2004, 19. Tpmr begins by scrutinizing the provenance of the revelation, including its publication history 6.
The doctrine and covenants and modern revelation religious. The doctrine and covenants the church of jesus christ of latter. Volume 1 covers, verse by verse, the first 40 sections of the doctrine and covenants. Each section is preceded by an uptodate introduction to place it in historical context. Doctrine and covenants and church history class member study. The ebook was compiled from previous publications of the joseph smith papers and is designed for those looking to better understand the original text and historical background of these revelations.
The preface, or first section of the doctrine and covenants, is a revelation from the lord introducing the doctrine and covenants. Dean garrett, answers historical and doctrinal questions about the doctrine and covenants. A doctrine and covenants study companion from the joseph smith papers is a compilation and historical study of most of the earliest extant versions of joseph smiths revelations now found in the doctrine and covenants. Doctrine and covenants study guide joseph smith papers. Welcome to doctrine and covenants revelation sites home. Revelations in context shares background to sections. The book is the latest addition to greg kofford books series textual studies of the doctrine and covenants and is a scholarly examination of doctrine and covenants 2, which contains the most controversial of all joseph smiths revelations. An updated ebook published by the joseph smith papers project, joseph smiths revelations. This is the spirit of revelation, doctrine and covenants 69 by scot and maurine proctor january 25, 2021 cover image. Joseph smith translated the book of mormon by the gift and power of god. The jspp crew have also compiled an etext of the revelations that is available on the gospel library app entitled joseph smiths revelations. Doctrine and covenants 6971 the book of commandments. Illuminating the text of the doctrine and covenants through the gospel of john. The lord has made contemporaneous declarations to the generations of our greatgrandparents, our grandparents, and our parents, and to us and our children.
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