Word of Wisdom history

The Historical Origins of Doctrine & Covenants 89 (Part 1 and 2) Word of Wisdom

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Vintage-style illustration depicting the historical origins of Doctrine and Covenants 89, showing Joseph Smith in the School of the Prophets receiving revelation amid tobacco smoke, with surrounding scenes of early Latter-day Saint practices such as pipes, alcohol, coffee, tea, grain fields, and a temple recommend symbolizing the development of the Word of Wisdom.

The Setting: The School of the Prophets and Early Health Concerns The Word of Wisdom arose in the context of the School of the Prophets, organized in late 1832. Meetings were held in the small, upper room of Newel K. Whitney’s store in Kirtland. The space was overcrowded, poorly ventilated, and frequently filled with smoke … Read more