March 2, 1829
Harmony, Pennsylvania
At the urging of Martin Harris, who sought assurance that Joseph Smith had the gold plates, Joseph received the revelation found in Doctrine and Covenants 5. Three witnesses to the Book of Mormon are promised.Sources:
History of the Church, Joseph Smith 1:28-31, 1:28-31
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