Episode 2 of 4
Dictation of the Revelation
- When
- 1843-07-12
- Where
- Nauvoo, Illinois
Joseph Smith dictated a revelation on July 12, 1843, in Nauvoo, Illinois, recommending plural marriage, a document widely accepted by historians.
On July 12, 1843, Joseph Smith dictated a revelation about polygamy in Nauvoo, Illinois. This document is widely accepted by historians as originating from Smith. It authorized certain men to have more wives than one at a time, reflecting practices introduced earlier through code words following scandals.
Sources
- Joseph Smith Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
- Origin of Latter Day Saint polygamy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24
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