Episode 112: History of D&C 132 (The 1843 Revelation), Part One

Join Lindsay as she discusses the history of the “Polygamy Revelation,” or D&C; 132, the 1843 Revelation, or the Celestial Marriage Revelation. Featuring an interview with Lancaster scholar, Sheldon Kent.

Links and texts mentioned an read in this episode:

* FAIR Mormon explaining the Reed Smoot hearing with Joseph F. Smith testimony

The Persistence of Polygamy: Joseph Smith and the Origins of Mormon Polygamy

* Brian Hales/Laura Hales on Emma’s Reaction to the Revelation

* Mormon Enigma by Linda Newell and Valeen Avery

* Joseph Smith Papers Project’s explanation of the creation of D&C; 132

* BYU Studies explanation of the creation of D&C; 132

* Perry Porter’s section on Articles of Marriage

* FAIR Mormon on the contradictions in the D&C;

* FAIR Mormon on the chapter in Jacob about polygamy

* Article on Jacob Cochran

* Latter-Day Revelation: Selections From the Doctrine & Covenants

* Joseph Smith Papers Project on Emma Smith learning of the 1843 Revelation