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Harmony, Pennsylvania: sacred moments in history

Holy Places From Our Past — Harmony, Pennsylvania Setting: Harmony, Pennsylvania in 1828–1829 Harmony is one of the most important locations in the Restoration. Critical events occurred here: Translation of a major portion of the Book of Mormon Revelation of key early Doctrine and Covenants sections Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood by John the Baptist … Read more

Doctrine and Covenants 3: The First Recorded Revelation of the Restoration

Joseph Smith receives Doctrine and Covenants section 3

The Setting of the First Written Revelation Doctrine and Covenants Section 3 stands as the earliest revelation ever recorded in writing during the Restoration, even though it appears third in the modern compilation. It emerged in July 1828 in the small community of Harmony, Pennsylvania, a place that had become Joseph and Emma Smith’s refuge … Read more