Martin Harris

  2. Martin Harris

Section 16 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 4 minutesAlthough Martin Harris is not mentioned in this revelation given in June 1829, at Fayette, he joined Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer in selecting the first apostles in the Quorum of Twelve in the Restoration. The selection was made at Kirtland, February 14, 1835. Those chosen were ordained under the hands of Oliver, David, and…

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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…

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Section 5 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 4 minutesRevelation given to Joseph Smith and Martin Harris in Harmony, Pennsylvania, March 1829. It was called forth by Martin’s insistent desire to know whether Joseph has the records of the Nephites in his possession. 1 A. Behold, I say unto you, that as my servant Martin Harris has desired a witness at my hand, that you,…

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Section 3 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 7 minutesAfter the loss of that portion of the Book of Mormon manuscript, which had been translated before July 1828, the mind of Joseph was “darkened” (D. and C. 3:1b). After humbling himself, Joseph was again enlightened, and was permitted to resume this work. Instruction received in this connection is recorded in the following revelation, which…

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