Doctrine and Covenants Historical Resources: Doctrine and Covenants 109–110, Doctrine and Covenants Historical Resources (2020)
Doctrine and Covenants 109–110, Doctrine and Covenants Historical Resources
Doctrine and Covenants 109–110
Kirtland Temple, Kirtland, Ohio, USA.
Texts
Historical background and the earliest manuscript of each revelation, as published in The Joseph Smith Papers
Prayer of Dedication, 27 March 1836 [D&C 109]
The dedication of the House of the Lord in Kirtland, Ohio, on 27 March 1836 was the result of years of devoted effort. More …
Visions, 3 April 1836 [D&C 110]
A few days following the temple dedication in Kirtland, Ohio, and the solemn assembly that empowered church elders for the ministry, Joseph Smith’s journal records that Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery had a vision of heavenly messengers in the House of the Lord. More …
People
Biographical facts and historical images of individuals associated with the revelations
The Saints completed the construction of the Kirtland Temple with excitement and anticipation. The windows of the temple were built by Brigham and Joseph Young, who were known for their craftsmanship. This image depicts Joseph Smith and Brigham Young installing a window while Sidney Rigdon and Joseph Young look on.
David Lindsley, Windows of Heaven, 1999, oil on linen, Church History Museum.
Historical Background
Revelations in Context
Essays on the background of each revelation
“A House for Our God”
The dedication of the house of the Lord was a moment of celebration and satisfaction for the early Saints. The revelations of three years earlier had taken shape through immeasurable sacrifices of labor and resources. More …
A School and an Endowment
When the Kirtland Temple was finally ready for dedication in March 1836, Joseph Smith sought guidance in preparing a prayer for the monumental occasion. More …
Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days
Narrative history of events surrounding the revelations
Volume 1, Chapter 21
The Spirit of God
On the morning of March 27, 1836, Lydia Knight sat shoulder to shoulder with other Saints in the temple’s lower court. All around her, people squeezed together. More …
Gary E. Smith, Moses, Elias, Elijah, 2014, oil on canvas, Church History Museum.
Church History Topics
Essays on subjects related to the revelations
Endowment of Power
Before early Church members were “sent forth” among all nations to gather Israel, the Lord promised to “endow” them “with power from on high.” More …
Solemn Assemblies
The term solemn assembly was used in the Old Testament to describe important gatherings of the people during Passover and the Feast of the Tabernacles. More …
Temple Building
Temples have been a part of the Latter-day Saint experience since almost the founding of the Church. More …
Temple Dedications and Dedicatory Prayers
The Bible contains detailed accounts of how ancient Israelites dedicated their tabernacles and temples. More …
Washing of Feet
During the Last Supper, Jesus took a towel and a basin of water and washed the feet of the disciples. More …
Places
Maps and information about places associated with the revelations from The Joseph Smith Papers, Historic Sites, and other helpful sources
Chronology
Timeline placing each revelation in the context of key events in the Church’s first century