Episode 1 of 4
Dispute over Authenticity
- When
- 1843-1844
- Where
- Nauvoo, Illinois
Emma Smith denied the revelation's existence, and the RLDS Church rejected it as not originating with Smith.
Emma Smith denied that the document ever existed, calling the story false. The RLDS Church rejected the 1843 revelation as not originating with Smith. These disputes highlight the contested nature of the revelation's provenance and its impact on church history.
Sources
- Origin of Latter Day Saint polygamy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24
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