Book of commandments and book of doctrine and covenants. Yet today many members of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints know little about how these revelations came to be. Changing the revelations, the case against mormonism chapter 6. Mormon share saving the book of commandments by clark kelley price. Slaughter, how we got the doctrine and covenants salt lake city. See more ideas about doctrine and covenants, lds quotes and scripture study. The revelations were printed in the book of commandments correctly. Doctrine and covenants the encyclopedia of mormonism. When the church published this revelation as section 98 in the 1835 doctrine and covenants, the name dives was changed to the wicked, perhaps because the name is not found in the new testament but comes from later lore, or perhaps because the meaning of.
It was heartening to find how often portions of it are quoted in the byu religion 324325 doctrine and covenants student manual. 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. Rdc rlds doctrine and covenants ldc lds doctrine and covenants bc book of commandments 1833 kdc kirtland doctrine and covenants 1835 rch rlds church history ts times and seasons. Keep the sabbath day holy this commandment is one of the original ten commandments given.
How we got the doctrine and covenants deseret book. A year later, in september 1835, the first edition of the doctrine and covenants came off the press. Doctrine and covenants, 1835, page i the joseph smith. The book was entitled the book of commandments, and the revelation found in doctrine and covenants, section 1 was to be included as the preface to the book.
A book of commandments for the government of the church of christ. Doctrine and covenants compared with book of commandments most significant changes in lds scripture. Back in the 1920s, the doctrine part lectures on faith was removed, but is still available as a distinct publication. Basic mormon beliefs is a website dedicated to answering these questions. The second edition reprinted the seven lectures on faith and all 103 numbered sections included in the covenants and commandments part of the 1835 doctrine and covenants. 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 revelations in the book of commandments became part of a larger collection titled the doctrine and covenants, first printed in 1835. The revelations generally came in response to specific questions the prophets had, sometimes in relation to events or policies, and. Fewer still have seen the precious early manuscripts of the revelations or the early editions of the doctrine and covenants and its predecessor, a book of commandments. The doctrine and covenants is a compilation of the revelations received by joseph smith to individuals and for the guidance of the church the book itself is a witness for the truth of the prophets claims. Doctrine and covenants, 1844, page 0 the joseph smith. Church leaders soon began another effort to publish the revelations.
Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the lord jesus christ. 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. Opinions expressed herein do not reflect the views of any specific organization. The doctrine and covenants is one of the standard works of the lds church. Compiled by joseph smith, oliver cowdery, sidney rigdon, and frederick g. It is unique in scripture because it is not a translation of ancient documents. This book of revelations would no longer be called a book of commandments printed in 1833. Lds discussions examines the changes to revelations joseph smith claimed to receive, and why the changes were made.
Differences between the rlds and lds doctrine and covenants. Although most of the sections are directed to members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the messages, warnings, and exhortations are for the. Unlike the book of commandments, which contained revelations only, the doctrine and covenants was divided into two parts. Rather, this new volume of scripture, with the addition of the lectures on faith, would be called doctrine and covenants. Introducing a book of commandments and revelations, a major. It contains divine instruction from the lord on how to organize his church once again on the earth. Mormons read from the bible in addition to other books they consider scripture, including the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. Cowdery, oliver, book of mormon witness, accuses joseph smith of adultery, 21516, integrity of, 94101, 104, uses divining rod, 8687, writes first history of mormonism, 160, 166. This year i am studying the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants. The doctrine and covenants was first published in 1835 as a later version of the. Mormon share saving the book of commandments by clark.
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. Ive read them both several times, but love learning from each of them. Book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great. Since that time many of these revelations have been. Two years later, when these revelations were republished in the first edition of doctrine and covenants, significant changes became apparent. A couple of years later, the name was changed to doctrine and covenants. We provide photos showing the differences between the book of commandments and the doctrine and covenants and highlight the timing of changes. 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. Doctrine and covenants editions the encyclopedia of mormonism. 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. Text published in the book of commandments is now considered scripture by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church as part of the larger doctrine and covenants. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities.
Many of the original revelations of the mormon doctrine and covenants scripture were published in the 1833 book of commandments. Corresponding section numbers in editions of the doctrine and. 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. The first, on the doctrine of the church, contained the theological lectures later known as lectures on faith. The doctrine and covenants is one of four books of scripture used in the church of jesus christ of latterday. Changing the revelations the case against mormonism vol. First edition doctrine and covenants moons rare books. The 1978 reprint of the 1835 edition and the 1993 photo reprint of the 1846.
We do, however, honor and sustain the churchs doctrines and leaders. Petersen, a study of the nature of and significance of the changes in the revelations as found in a comparison of the book of commandments and subsequent editions of the doctrine and covenants 1 joseph smith seeker after truth, john widtsoe, 119121. Book of commandments, 1833, page 0 the joseph smith papers. The doctrine and covenants was originally known as the book of commandments. Lds scripture of the day is not owned nor managed by the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Book of commandments the encyclopedia of mormonism.
Lds 1833 book of commandments compared to 1966 doctrine. This earlier book contained 65 early revelations to church leaders, including joseph smith and oliver cowdery. Many of the brethren bore solemn testimony that the revelations then. The doctrine and covenants is a collection of divine revelations and inspired declarations given for the establishment and regulation of the kingdom of god on the earth in the last days. General assembly, in doctrine and covenants, 1835 ed. This book of revelations would no longer be called a book of commandments. The book of commandments is the earliest published volume said to contain the revelations of joseph smith jr.
The 1835 edition included two sections numbered 66 here referred to as 66a and 66b. Before many copies of the book could be printed, the printing press and most of the printed copies were destroyed by a mob in missouri. An appendix was created for the book, and joseph smith went through and corrected any errors that. Doctrine and covenants of the church of the latter day saints. Text published in the book of commandments is now considered scripture by the church of jesus christ of latter day saints lds church as part of the larger doctrine and covenants. The doctrine and covenants is a book of scripture containing revelations from the lord to the prophet joseph smith and to a few other latterday prophets.
Im a mormon, and throughout my years, ive discovered that often times people have big misconceptions about what we believe. Scanned images of the entire 1833 book of commandments and. The book of commandments was a small work which elder w. Most came to joseph smith, with a few coming in later times. Both the lds church of jesus christ of latter day saints and rlds reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints churches have a common history in the experience of joseph smith and the organization of. The book was entitled the book of commandments the name was later changed to the doctrine and covenants in 1835, when an expanded version of the book was printed in kirtland, ohio, and the revelation found in doctrine and covenants 1 was to be included as the preface to the book. The conference decided to publish the revelations in the book of commandments and to print 10,000 copies which because of unforeseen difficulties was later reduced to 3,000 copies. Book of commandments with the exception of the revelation to joseph. Scanned images of the entire 1833 book of commandments and 1835 doctrine and covenants. Introduction the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Fifteenyearold mary elizabeth rollins and her thirteenyearold sister caroline lived in independence, jackson county, missouri, in 1833. The book of mormon is an amazing book of scripture containing an account of the ancient inhabitants of the american continent.
The doctrine and the covenants commentary by hyrum m. Doctrine and covenants dc issue simply boils down to this. President ezra taft benson, in explaining the doctrine and covenants, put it this way. The first of these revelations were printed in the book of commandments in the year 1833. Changes to latterday scripture lds leaders have made. Significant changes in lds doctrine and covenants 4mormon. Book of commandments the church of jesus christ of latterday. The doctrine and covenants is a small book of modern revelations given to prophets of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Therefore, it is claimed that joseph attempted to cover up oliver cowderys work with a divining rod by changing a revelation.