Doctrine and covenants the encyclopedia of mormonism. Slaughter, how we got the doctrine and covenants salt lake city. Compiled by joseph smith, oliver cowdery, sidney rigdon, and frederick g. The revelations in the book of commandments became part of a larger collection titled the doctrine and covenants, first printed in 1835. The book of commandments was great, but what we really need. The book of commandments was a small work which elder w.
The mormon scripture called the doctrine and covenants is a series of revelations which joseph smith and other lds prophets claimed to receive directly from god. I the lord am god, and i have given these things unto my servant joseph, and i have commanded him. Scanned images of the entire 1833 book of commandments and 1835 doctrine and covenants. Book of commandments the church of jesus christ of latterday. Jan 05, 2012 view scanned images of the entire 1833 book of commandments and 1835 doctrine and covenants. Book of commandments chapter xxiv 1833 doctrine and covenants section 20 the articles and covenants of the church of christ, given in fayette, newyork, june, 1830. Book of commandments and book of doctrine and covenants. Unlike the book of commandments, which contained revelations only, the doctrine and covenants was divided into two parts. This earlier book contained 65 early revelations to church leaders, including joseph smith and oliver cowdery. Scanned images of the entire 1833 book of commandments and 1835 doctrine and covenants use these to verify the many changes made to joseph smiths revelations. The doctrine and covenants was originally known as the book of commandments. The doctrine and covenants was first published in 1835 as a later version of the book of commandments, which had been partially printed in 1833. A year later, in september 1835, the first edition of the doctrine and covenants came off the press. When the revelation was changed for the doctrine and covenants, the wording was changed to emma being supported in the church.
All sixtyfive chapters of the book of commandments are listed below. Lds 1833 book of commandments compared to 1966 doctrine and. The doctrine and covenants was first published in 1835 as a later version of the. It is claimed that the revelation was published in the book of commandments in its original form, then subsequently modified in the doctrine and covenants in order to hide the reference to the rod of nature. Significant changes in lds doctrine and covenants 4mormon. The doctrine and covenants is a small book of modern revelations given to prophets of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A revelation given to oliver, in harmony, pennsylvania, april, 1829. A book of commandments for the government of the church of christ. A couple of years later, the name was changed to doctrine and covenants.
One of the purposes of the book of mormon is to teach us about the covenants with the fathers, which is to show unto the remnant of the house of israel what great things the lord hath done for their fathers. Before many copies of the book could be printed, the printing press and most of the. The printing was nearly complete in july 1833 when a mob ransacked the press shop. Book of commandments, 1833, page 0 the joseph smith papers. For those seeking a broader understanding of the scriptures, this essential guide makes it easier than ever before to truly feast on the word of. The articles and covenants of the church of christ and the. Those chapters marked with have been extensively modified in doctrine and covenants. Therefore, it is claimed that joseph attempted to cover up oliver cowderys work with a divining rod by changing a revelation. Scripture study made simple is a powerful yet easytounderstand work of gospel scholarship, sure to illuminate the words of modern scripture as readers find new meaning in this book of commandments. Apr 18, 2018 1833 book of commandments compared to 1966 doctrine and covenants david whitmer said the following concerning the printing of the book of commandments. The revelations generally came in response to specific questions the prophets had, sometimes in relation to events or policies, and. The lord has placed his stamp of approval on both the keystone and the capstone. A book of commandments, published in independence, missouri, in 1833.
Doctrine and covenants dc issue simply boils down to this. Book of commandments the encyclopedia of mormonism. This book of revelations would no longer be called a book of commandments printed in 1833. 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. 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. What are the major editions of the doctrine and covenants, and what is significant about each of them. Doctrine and covenants editions the encyclopedia of mormonism. Most came to joseph smith, with a few coming in later times.
Rather, this new volume of scripture, with the addition of the lectures on faith, would be called doctrine and covenants. The underlined portions of the text in the current edition display what has been added to the revelation since its original publication in book of commandments. Book of commandments, 1833, page 47 the joseph smith papers. All the book of mormon scriptures found in doctrine and covenants 20 teach that the book of mormon is a significant component of the work of the lord in this dispensation. This destruction of the book of commandments occurred in july 1833, but the publication of the revelations was retarded only until 1835, when the first edition of the doctrine and covenants was published in independence and others that had been subsequently received. The book of commandments is the earliest published volume said to contain the revelations of joseph smith jr.
The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. In the book of commandments, chapter 26 states that emma smith would be supported from the church. Until the revelations were put in chronological order in the 1876 edition of the doctrine and covenants, section 20 was always the second revelation in the book, immediately. Below each 1833 book of commandments photo reprint, we have provided a photo image of a current edition of doctrine and covenants. The lord said to the prophet joseph smith, this generation shall have my word through you doctrine and covenants 5. Scanned images of the entire 1833 book of commandments and. Revelation given through joseph smith the prophet to oliver cowdery, at harmony, pennsylvania, april 1829.
Text published in the book of commandments is now considered scripture by latterday saints as part of the larger doctrine and covenants. The first of these revelations were printed in the book of commandments in the year 1833. When doctrine and covenants was printed, the first fourteen issues of the evening and morning star were reprinted so as to agree with the revised revelations. The revelations were printed in the book of commandments correctly. The lord continued to communicate with his servants, and an enlarged compilation of revelations was published two years later as the doctrine and covenants. The book of commandments was the first printed edition of the collected revelations received by joseph smith later to become known as the doctrine and covenants. West section 120 section 2140 section 4160 section 6180 section 81100 section 101 120 general assembly covenants and commandments of the lord, to his servants of the church of the latter day saints. A book of commandments, for the government of the church of christ, organized according to law, on the 6th of april, 1830. A good deal of unnecessary distrust is thrown upon the book of doctrine and covenants by illadvised persons, who, if they were better informed would neither distress themselves, nor disturb others, by giving undue prominence to the book of commandments. Jul 03, 2008 the doctrine and covenants is the compilation of revelations received primarily by joseph smith jr, but also by other early prophets of the mormon church, during the churchs restoration on the earth. The doctrine and covenants is one of four books of scripture used in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the other three are the bible, the book of mormon, and the pearl of great price. Changing the revelations, the case against mormonism chapter 6.