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| Overview |
| The first article is an introduction to the Latter-day Saint scripture
known as the Doctrine and Covenants, its meaning, significance, and use in The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The second article summarizes the main contents of this
collection of revelations and official statements of the Church. A series of individual
articles follows on selected sections of the Doctrine and Covenants, summarizing their
contents and importance. |
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| Jesus Christ in the Doctrine and Covenants |
| "The Doctrine and Covenants is a unique collection of revelations and
inspired writings bearing witness to the modern world that Jesus Christ lives. Unlike the
other standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the revelations
in the Doctrine and Covenants were received in modern times by latter-day prophets and
therefore are not translations of ancient documents. The central figure of the Doctrine
and Covenants is indeed Jesus Christ. He identifies himself repeatedly throughout its
pages with various titles expressing his Godhood and his redeeming power." Encyclopedia
of Mormonism |
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| Doctrine and
Covenants Commentaries |
| "Commentaries on the Doctrine and Covenants follow the pattern of
many biblical commentaries, supplying the historical context, that is, the time,
circumstances, and situation of the revelations." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Doctrine and
Covenants Editions |
| "The first edition appeared in 1835. Later editions incorporated
additional revelations and reference aids. The Doctrine and Covenants has been translated
into many languages, though the English edition is the official version." Encyclopedia
of Mormonism |
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| Doctrine and
Covenants as Literature |
| "The literary quality of the Doctrine and Covenants can best be seen
in its similarities to a near literary relation—that "noblest monument of
English prose," the King James Version of the
Bible." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Book
of Commandments |
| "The revelations in the Book of Commandments became part
of a larger collection titled the Doctrine and Covenants, first printed in 1835." Encyclopedia
of Mormonism |
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| Preparing Early Revelations for Publication |
| Melvin Petersen 1985 Ensign article summarizes the
differences between the Book of Commandments and the Doctrine and Covenants. |
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| (See Basic Beliefs home
page; Scriptural Writings home page) |
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