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Doctrine and Covenants First Edition (1835)

Doctrine and Covenants

The Doctrine and Covenants was the second effort to publish in book form revelations received by Joseph Smith. The revelations were selected by a committee consisting of Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, Sidney Rigdon, and Frederick G. Williams. Additionally, seven essays were included that were later known as the Lectures on Faith. The essays constituted the “doctrine,” while the revelations constituted the “covenants.” The books were printed and bound in Ohio and accepted by a general Church assembly.

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Egyptian Papyrus Fragment (second century B.C.)
In 1835 the Church acquired papyrus scrolls that had recently been discovered in Egypt.
Book of Commandments (1833)
The Book of Commandments represents the first effort to publish in book form the revelations received by Joseph Smith.
Foundations of Faith