Doctrine and Covenants 49: Revelation to a Radical Christian Group

Doctrine and Covenants 49 and the Shakers – Revelation to a Radical Christian Group

Introduction Doctrine and Covenants 49 is one of the more unusual sections of the Doctrine and Covenants because it directly addresses another specific religious group: the Shakers. Most revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants present teachings without naming other churches, though Joseph Smith’s First Vision accounts include the instruction not to join other churches and, … Read more