March 8, 1831

Kirtland, Ohio

Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 46, a revelation concerning the gifts of the Spirit, and Doctrine and Covenants 47, a revelation calling John Whitmer to be the Church historian and recorder.

Sources:

History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 1:163–66

Doctrine and Covenants 46, 47

Joseph Smith History A1:109–111

Revelation, circa 8 March 1831—A D&C 46

Revelation, circa 8 March 1831—B D&C 46

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Visions and Revelations

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