council of fifty

Unknown Teachings of Joseph Smith from the Council of Fifty – Part 1

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Unknown Teachings of Joseph Smith from the Council of Fifty – Part 1

Introduction: Purpose and Context of the Council of Fifty (1844) The Council of Fifty was an organization created by Joseph Smith in March 1844. Its purpose was tied to decisions Joseph made in late 1843, when he concluded that the Latter-day Saints would eventually need to leave the United States due to ongoing persecution. Possible … Read more

Was Hyrum Smith Called as an Apostle?

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Hyrum Smith: Leader and Faithful Servant

Shaker Beliefs and the 1831 Mission Context The Shakers, formally known as the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, were a distinctive American religious movement practicing strict celibacy, communal property, and a disciplined lifestyle. They believed sexual relations—even within marriage—were spiritually corrupt, and their communities often raised children brought to them by outsiders, … Read more