Church HIstory Lesson 02, Handout Packet: Pre-Restoration, the First Vision, Moroni Appears (1805-27JSH 1-54, D&C 2).
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It covers Church history and the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants from the birth of Joseph Smith in 1805 through the beginnings of the Kirtland and Missouri periods. We learn concerning the First Vision, the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, the restoration of the priesthood, and many early revelations given to individual members of the Church.
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A companion to your study of Latter-Day Saint Church History and the Doctrine and Covenants, these three study guides from the Making Precious Things Plain Series are a rich resource for teachers, students, and gospel scholars alike. In these three volumes full of supplemental material, Dr. Randal Chase, a veteran Institute and Gospel Doctrine teacher, shares years of insights into the scriptures by exploring the historical context within which the Doctrine and Covenants was revealed in these latter days, providing new depth and understanding.