Section 26 (Community of Christ)
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe first paragraph of this revelation was given to Joseph Smith, Jr., early in August 1830 at Harmony, Pennsylvania, and was written down at that time. It was given through the personal ministry of a “heavenly messenger” as Joseph was seeking wine for the Sacrament which he and his wife and John Whitmer (Joseph’s secretary…
Section 23 (Community of Christ)
Reading Time: 3 minutesRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., July 1830, at Harmony, Pennsylvania. It is addressed to Joseph and Oliver, who were in need of reassurance because of the persecution to which they had been subjected after the publication of the Book of Mormon and the organization of the church. 1 A. Behold, thou wast called and…
Section 15 (Community of Christ)
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn June, 1829, Martin Harris visited Fayette, New York, to inquire concerning the progress being made in the translation of the Book of Mormon. During this visit he joined Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer in asking that they might be chosen as the three special witnesses to the divinity of the Book of Mormon, mentioned…
Section 13 (Community of Christ)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., the prophet, to John Whitmer, June 1829, at the home of Peter Whitmer, Sr., John’s father, at Fayette, Seneca County, New York. John Whitmer became one of the eight witnesses whose testimony is published with all editions of the Book of Mormon. 1 A. Hearken, my servant John, and listen…
Section 12 (Community of Christ)
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt the invitation of the Whitmer family, Joseph Smith, and Oliver Cowdery went from Harmony, Pennsylvania, to Fayette, Seneca County, New York, where they stayed in the Whitmer home until the translation of the Book of Mormon was completed. The following revelation, addressed to David Whitmer, was received in June 1829, while the prophet was…
Section 8 (Community of Christ)
Reading Time: 2 minutesRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr. to Oliver Cowdery, April 1829, at Harmony, Pennsylvania. It was occasioned by Oliver’s questions and concerns as he entered into more intimate association with Joseph during this first month of their acquaintance. 1 A. Oliver Cowdery, verily, verily I say unto you, that assuredly as the Lord liveth, who is…
Section 6 (Community of Christ)
Reading Time: 4 minutesOliver Cowdery met Joseph Smith on April 5, 1829. Two days later he began to write for Joseph as the prophet dictated the translation of the Book of Mormon. The following inspired instruction was received at Harmony, Pennsylvania, during the latter part of the month. It was addressed to Oliver Cowdery. 1 A. A great and…
Section 2 (Community of Christ)
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy July 1828 a total of 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript has been translated. Martin Harris served as Joseph’s scribe at this time and wrote most of the translation. To quiet the ridicule of some of his relatives, Martin borrowed the manuscript, promising to preserve it with the utmost care, but the…