Mclellin and the book of commandments 1833

Signers of the book of the lords commandments book of. The book of commandments is the earliest published volume said to contain the revelations of. Signers of the book of the lords commandments book. David whitmer and the book of commandments the revelations in the book of commandments up to june, 1829, were given through the stone, through which the book of mormon was translated. Mclellin kirtland revelations book mclellin journals, 4546. Before many copies of the book could be printed, the printing press and most of the printed copies were destroyed by a mob in missouri. Publication date 1833 topics lds collection opensource language english.

He made additional changes, including adding surnames to individuals mentioned in the revelations, just before the doctrine and covenants was published in 1835. The mob, purportedly frightened of mormon political power, was. Reuben clark law school and also editor in chief of byu studies when this was written. The printing was nearly complete in july 1833 when a mob ransacked the press shop. The book of mormon as the keystone of church administration. The book of commandments absolutely was printed in full. That the church approved of the book of commandments and used it from 1833 until 1835 can be seen from a letter written by the leaders of the church in missouri in july, 1834. The newly found manuscript of doctrine and covenants. Original book of commandments published in 1833, independence, missouri, originally chapter 4, last sentence of v. Brother mclellins failure were strengthened in their testimony that the revelations joseph smith had received were true and had come from the lord. Some of the unbound print sheets were rescued by several individuals, including sisters mary and.

Shown is the 1833 edition of the book of commandments and the 1835, 1844, 1876, and 1921 editions of the doctrine and covenants. Book of commandments whitmer college antimormon, pro. This church being organized according to the will of him, who rules all things, on the sixth day of april, in the year of our lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty. There he copied by hand several of the revelations received by the prophet joseph smith. Book of commandments, law and covenants, books b and c. Mclellin to joseph smith iii, 10 january 1861, and july 1872. Aug 28, 2010 a 1993 article in dialogue by mark grandstaff having more learning than sense.

This earlier book contained 65 early revelations to church leaders, including joseph smith and oliver cowdery. The book of commandments represents the first effort to publish in book form the revelations received by joseph smith. The book of commandments of 1833 reprint hardcover january 1, 1833 4. Editorial changes have been made in editions of the doctrine and covenants throughout the history of the church. In this way, mclellin declared, the preface was given. Replica of 1833 book of commandments mormon brand new. Several saints risked their safety to salvage pages during the attack. Mclellin and written commandments in early mormonism by david g. And when the book of commandments was printed, joseph and the church received it as being printed correctly an address to all believers in christ, p. The story of the doctrine and covenants the church of.

The 1978 reprint of the 1835 edition and the 1993 photo reprint of the 1846 edition were used as sources for this. Brittany chapman explains how the book of commandments was compiled and talks about the edition available to view in the foundations of. A recently discovered circa 1871 manuscript written by william mclellin, an early mormon apostle and, later, apostate, includes a passage that narrates how, in 1833, he engaged two of the three and one of the eight witnesses of the book of mormon about the nature of their experiences as witnesses. I also find it interesting that in the book of commandments verse, that the revelation received by joseph mentions joseph as he and him. So important was the book of mormon to mclellin that, on november 14, 1834, he complained that his companion, john boynton, delivered a fine discourse but he never mentioned the book of mormon once. David whitmer, one of the three witnesses to the book of mormon, an address to all believers in. By early 1833, mclellin evidently repented and was restored to fellowship.

David claimed the book of commandments was printed in full, but the lds and community of christ churches say it was not. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Because many saints were arriving in missouri, some of the original settlers of the area were uneasy. Meanwhile, the doctrine and covenants version uses you to describe joseph, which, given the context of the revelation and the fact god definitely knows who hes talking to, makes much more sese than the third person used in the book of commandments. See the heading to chapter 15 of the 1833 book of commandments, 34, which revelation is numbered as section 18 in the doctrine and covenants. Mclellin and the book of commandments revisited, however, very helpfully dismantles the reliability of this well known story. The newly found manuscript of doctrine and covenants section. Jan 05, 2012 view scanned images of the entire 1833 book of commandments and 1835 doctrine and covenants. The apostle, peter, was the president of the council in ancient days and held the keys of the kingdom of god on the earth kirtland council minutes, 17 feb. Scanned images of the entire 1833 book of commandments and 1835 doctrine and covenants. William e, mclellin and the book of commandments revisited. He was a widowed school teacher just trying to do what he thought was the right thing. Doctrine and covenants sections 19, 20, 21, 22, 23.

David whitmer, one of the three witnesses to the book of mormon, an address to all believers in christ, 1887, p. Guidelines for use of articles site map contact us my. A book of commandments for the government of the church of christ, organized according to law on the 6th of april 1830. Thus there was motive on the part of the lds and rlds churches to disparage the book of commandments, lest anyone should consult it and discover for themselves the truth of what david said. A 1993 article in dialogue by mark grandstaff having more learning than sense. He died believing in the book of mormon, seer stones and the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ, just like any other convert to mormonism from his time. This destruction of the book of commandments occurred in july 1833, but the. A book of commandments for the government of the church of. The doctrine and covenants is a compilation of the revelations received by joseph smith to individuals and for the guidance of the church the book itself is a witness for the truth of the prophets claims. The earliest reference to priesthood authority appeared in the 1833 book of commandments, the earliest version of, and precursor to, the doctrine and covenants fig. Nov 11, 2017 mclellin did not take this advice and was excommunicated in december 1832 for spending time with a certain harlot while on a mission. On july 20, 1833, while the book was in press, the printing office in independence, missouri, was destroyed by vigilantes. Section 22 one of the earliest manuscripts comes from the william e. However, in a revelation to joseph smith on march 8, 1833, it was said that the lord was not pleased with my servant william e.

Phelps, sidney rigdon, joseph smith, john whitmer, unidentified. According to david whitmer, joseph and company purposely made significant changes to the revelations which completely altered their meaning. Mclellin had much to say about the changes in the revelations. The first publication reflecting most redactions in this section is the book of commandments chapter 22. He was disfellowshipped in 1835 for writing a letter that cast. A revelation given to oliver, in harmony, pennsylvania, april, 1829. Scanned images of the entire 1833 book of commandments and. Changing the revelations the case against mormonism vol.

The 1978 reprint of the 1835 edition and the 1993 photo reprint of the 1846. Oct 10, 2010 i also find it interesting that in the book of commandments verse, that the revelation received by joseph mentions joseph as he and him. May 26, 2009 original book of commandments published in 1833, independence, missouri, originally chapter 4, last sentence of v. They began to fear that the saints would take over the area, elect their own officials, and drive the original settlers off the land. The book of commandments is the evidence of how they were prior to those changes. A book of commandments, published in independence, missouri, in 1833.

Mclellin, independence, mo, to joseph smith iii, plano. When the book of commandments was about to be published, some latter day saints criticized the wording of some of the revelations. Mclellin tried to write a revelation, the holy ghost witnessed. West section 120 section 2140 section 4160 section 6180 section 81100 section 101 120 general assembly covenants and commandments of the lord, to his servants of the church of the latter day saints.

November 18, 2010 despite being a member of the first quorum of the twelve, to most members of the church today william e. Mclellin kirtland revelations bookmclellin journals, 4546. Missouri editors sent a gathering of the book of commandments to kirtland for correction. This implies david lied, or, they have something to hide. Rebaptized in 1833, he was ordained an apostle on 15 february 1835. Use these to verify the many changes made to joseph smiths revelations. William earl mclellin january 18, 1806 april 24, 1883 was an early leader in the latter day. On july 20, 1833 an antimormon and proslavery mob destroyed the press.

Mclellin did not take this advice and was excommunicated in december 1832 for spending time with a certain harlot while on a mission. When jesus called his twelve disciples, he told them to perform the same act against the nonbelieving jews in the early latter day saint movement of the 19th century, it was practiced much as recorded in the new testament, but later fell out of use. The doctrine and covenants was first published in 1835 as a later version of the book of commandments, which had been partially printed in 1833. A book of commandments printed sheets 1833 book of commandments, law and covenants, books b and c. Aug 26, 2019 a book of commandments, for the government of the church of christ, organized according to law, on the 6th of april, 1830. In 1832 and 1833, mclellin served a mission for the church, traveling with parley p. Other christian groups and organizations typically do. Book of commandments wikisource, the free online library.

Brother mclellin, who had received a betterthan average formal education and had taught school in five states, criticized the language of the revelation as being inferior. Criticism of mormonismbooksbecoming godschapter 3 fairmormon. First published in 1833, the book of commandments was scheduled for a print run of 10,000. Religious studies center, brigham young university. It is unknown how many copies were printed, as the printing press was destroyed by an antimormon mob in independence, missouri, when the printers had reached only chapter 65. By july 1833 the first 160 pages of the book of commandments had been printed. Changing the revelations, the case against mormonism chapter 6. I saw the book of commandments or revelations given through joseph smith, and i. Aug 23, 2014 brittany chapman explains how the book of commandments was compiled and talks about the edition available to view in the foundations of faith exhibit. Commandments in zion independence, missouri in 1833, and the doctrine. Full text of 1833 book of commandments internet archive. The joseph smith revelations signature books library. Dec 11, 20 in this way, mclellin declared, the preface was given.

In a revelation given march 8, 1833, the lord said, i am not well pleased with my servant william e. That the church approved of the book of commandments, and used it from the year 1833 until 1835, can also be seen from a letter written by the leaders of the church in missouri, in july, 1834. Book of commandments, for the church of christ, published in zion independence, missouri by w. Elders at a church conference held at hiram, ohio, discussed publishing the lords revelations to joseph smith the book of commandments. Also, specific mention of three witnesses removed, perhaps because 8 more witnesses were allowed to view the golden. According to a revelation received in june 1829, oliver cowdery was baptized one month earlier on 15 may by the hand of my servant joseph smith, according to that which i. Book of commandments, 1833, page 0 the joseph smith papers. Section 1 served as the preface for both the book of commandments, whose printing was interrupted in july 1833 by mobs in jackson county, missouri, and the doctrine and covenants when it was first published in 1835. Shaking the dust from the feet was a practice of pious jews during new testament times. From this it is obvious that the book of commandments was printed correctly, except for a few typographical errors. Book of commandments, 1833, page 0 the joseph smith.

Joseph smith, in speaking to the newly formed high council, said. Revelation given through joseph smith the prophet to oliver cowdery, at harmony, pennsylvania, april 1829. She was the young woman who, with the aid of her younger sister caroline, rescued some of the sheets of the book of commandments that had been scattered in the streets after a mob destroyed the press in independence, missouri on july 20, 1833. The william mclellin papers offers a redemption for mclellin for those who care enough to dig.

Book of commandments, 1833, page 47 the joseph smith papers. During the conference, the prophet received doctrine and covenants 6768. Meanwhile, the doctrine and covenants version uses you to describe joseph, which, given the context of the revelation and the fact god definitely knows who hes talking to, makes much more sese than the third person used in the book of. Making such copies for use in study, preaching, and missionary work was a common practice among the early members of the church before the book of commandments 1833 and the doctrine and covenants 1835 were printed. Printing began in 1832 at a print shop in independence, missouri, owned by william w.