Doctrine and Covenants Historical Resources: Doctrine and Covenants 64–66, Doctrine and Covenants Historical Resources (2020)
Doctrine and Covenants 64–66, Doctrine and Covenants Historical Resources
Doctrine and Covenants 64–66
The reconstructed Kirtland ashery, built on the original site, Kirtland, Ohio, USA.
Texts
Historical background and the earliest manuscript of each revelation, as published in The Joseph Smith Papers
Revelation, 11 September 1831 [D&C 64]
Joseph Smith dictated a revelation in Kirtland, Ohio, on 11 September 1831, just a few days after arriving back from Independence, Jackson County, Missouri. Although the Missouri trip involved the identification of the site for the city of Zion and the dedication of land for the construction of a temple, it generated disappointment and disillusionment for some. More …
Revelation, 30 October 1831 [D&C 65]
On 30 October 1831, Joseph Smith dictated a revelation later characterized as a “revelation on prayer.” More …
Revelation, 29 October 1831 [D&C 66]
On 29 October 1831, William E. McLellin wrote in his journal, “The Lord condecended to hear my prayr and give me a revelation of his will, through his prophet or Seer (Joseph).” More …
People
Biographical facts and historical images of individuals associated with the revelations
Historical Background
Revelations in Context
Essays on the background of each revelation
Ezra Booth and Isaac Morley
While Ezra Booth’s experiences in traveling to Missouri turned him away from the Church, Isaac Morley’s ultimately drew him closer. More …
William McLellin’s Five Questions
William McLellin traveled to Kirtland and, in the course of his journey, “stepped off of a large log and strained my ankle very badly”—so much so that he petitioned Joseph to heal him. More …
Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days
Narrative history of events surrounding the revelations
Volume 1, Chapter 13
The Gift Has Returned
When Joseph returned to Kirtland in late August 1831, tension still lingered between him and a few of the elders who had gone with him to Independence. More …
Church History Topics
Essays on subjects related to the revelations
Bishop
On February 4, 1831, Joseph Smith received a revelation appointing Edward Partridge as the first bishop of the Church. More …
Restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood
The appearance of Peter, James, and John to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery is attested to in numerous sources. More …
Zion/New Jerusalem
The Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith’s early revelations spoke of a future city of Zion that would serve as a gathering place for the scattered descendants of Israel in the last days. More …
Glossary
Keys: Authority or knowledge of God given to humankind. More …
Tithing: A free-will offering of one-tenth of a person’s annual interest or income, given to the Church for its use. 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