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Doctrine & Covenants 56
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Doctrine & Covenants
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D&C Text
Read the Text at ChurchofJesusChrist.org
Earliest Manuscript at JosephSmithPapers.org
Context Helps
Historical Context and Background of D&C 56
Timeline of Events in Kirtland, Ohio
Brief Biography of Ezra Thayre
Brief Biography of Frederick G. Williams
Brief Biography of Thomas B. Marsh
Brief Biography of Selah J. Griffin
Brief Biography of Newel Knight
Verse-Level Helps
Verses 1-4
Verses 5-13
Verses 14-20
Additional Helps
Relevant Talks, Articles, Book Chapters
D&C 51-57 Resource Guide at ChurchofJesusChrist.org
"William W. Phelps - His Contributions to Understanding the Restoration" by Bruce A. Van Orden
"Evaluating Latter-day Saint Doctrine" by Anthony Sweat, Michael Hubbard MacKay, and Gerrit J. Dirkmaat
"'Her Borders Must Be Enlarged' - Evolving Conceptions of Zion" by Taunalyn Rutherford
John W. Welch's Themes
Consequences for Wicked and Obedient
Particular Missionary Calls and Instructions
Location Near Where D&C 56 was Received
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Isaac Morley Farm
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Thomas B. Marsh
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