Episode 4 of 4
Public Denial in Nauvoo
- When
- 1843-10-05
- Where
- Streets of Nauvoo
Joseph Smith publicly denied plural marriage in the streets of Nauvoo on October 5, 1843, despite the private revelation.
Smith's most pointed denial of plural marriage occurred on October 5, 1843, in instructions pronounced publicly in the streets of Nauvoo. This public stance contrasted with the private revelation dictated earlier that year, creating tension between his public teachings and private practices.
Sources
- Origin of Latter Day Saint polygamy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24
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