February 9, 1843
Nauvoo, Illinois
Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 129, a revelation about the nature of heavenly beings, stating "there are two kinds of beings in heaven," resurrected angels who have bodies of flesh and bones and "the spirits of just men made perfect."
Sources:
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 5:267
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