Atheism part 1 (D&C 87–88) The Historical Setting of Doctrine and Covenants 84 Doctrine and Covenants 84 was received in Kirtland, Ohio in September 1832, a period marked by both spiritual outpouring and severe opposition. Joseph Smith had recently returned from Hiram, Ohio, where he experienced the vision recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 76, followed … Read more
Joseph Smith’s Civil War Prophecy and Its 19th-Century Setting In December 1832, Joseph Smith recorded a revelation later canonized as Doctrine and Covenants 87. The revelation declared that war would begin with the rebellion of South Carolina, that the Southern States would divide against the Northern States, that the conflict would lead to immense suffering, … Read more
Tour Dates: History, Missionaries, and Prophecy Ongoing Focus on the Doctrine and Covenants The podcast continues its deep exploration of the Doctrine and Covenants, emphasizing that each revelation is inseparably connected to real historical events in Joseph Smith’s life. Understanding a revelation’s background—its setting, circumstances, and the challenges surrounding it—is essential for grasping the early … Read more