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English
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Accomplishing the Will of the Father: A HIstorical and Theological Examination of Doctrine and Covenants 19
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Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
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2021
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22
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1
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Provo, UT
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BYU Religious Studies Center
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37-57
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"Historians working at the Joseph Smith Papers Project determined that Doctrine and Covenants 19 was most likely received in the summer of 1829. Rather than a response to Harris’s frustrations after the [Book of Mormon] was published, the revelation was now placed in the context of urging Harris to follow through on his commitment to pay for the book’s publication. In fact, Joseph’s response to Martin’s request pointed back to this previous revelation, section 19, when he told Martin Harris in 1830, 'Fulfill what you have got.'
If the story is accurate and Joseph’s response is accurate and everything recorded in section 19 accurately captures the revelation from the Lord, one might ask why we are making such a big deal about a six-month difference in the dating of the revelation. Students, teachers, and leaders in the Church have long understood and appreciated the fact that context informs and enhances content. What may sometimes be overlooked, however, is the degree to which history and theology are informed and influenced by one another. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate how theological insights can come from a correct understanding of historical context. Specifically, it will show how the life and challenges of Martin Harris provided an opportunity for the Lord to clarify some of his misunderstandings, as well as reveal new insights into that most eternally significant theological concept, the Atonement of Jesus Christ." [Author]
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https://rsc.byu.edu/vol-22-no-1-2021/accomplishing-will-father
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