Doctrine and Covenants sections 85‒87, which date to the last two months of 1832, arose during the course of Joseph Smith's life as he went about fulfilling his duties as prophet. Section 85 came while he was writing a letter. Section 86 came as he was translating the...
Richard E. Turley Jr.
Richard E. Turley Jr. served for twenty-two years as managing director of the Historical Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and eight years as Assistant Church Historian and Recorder. He also served as managing director of the Family History, Public Affairs, and Church Communication Departments.
Touring Church History Sites with Your Computer
Visiting Church historic sites can increase your understanding of and appreciation for the Doctrine and Covenants. It is sometimes difficult for people to visit the sites physically because of time, distance, finances, and other constraints, including challenges...
Week 31: Doctrine and Covenants 84
The tarring and feathering of Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in March 1832 and Joseph's trip to Missouri in April to June of that year were followed by a visit to Kirtland, where Joseph and his family eventually decided to relocate. In September, missionaries who had...