Part 1 The Doctrine and Covenants 18 outlines the significant role of apostles within the early Latter-day Saint movement, emphasizing the calling of the Three Witnesses as foundational leaders. Under the presidency of Thomas Marsh, the Quorum of the Twelve faced various challenges, notably during the Missouri crisis, which tested their commitment and responsibilities. Key … Read more
Joseph Smith’s 1844 Presidential Campaign In the late Nauvoo period (1843–1844), Joseph Smith and the Latter-day Saints increasingly felt politically isolated. They had been expelled from Missouri under the 1838 Extermination Order, had lost property worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and had received no legal or governmental redress from Missouri, the federal courts, Congress, … Read more
Mercy Rachel Fielding Thompson Introduction Among the many influential women of early Latter-day Saint history, Mercy Rachel Fielding Thompson stands out as a devoted disciple whose life intersected repeatedly with pivotal events of the Restoration. Although less widely known than her sister Mary Fielding Smith, Mercy’s experiences provide firsthand insight into persecution, temple building, plural … Read more