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Doctrine and Covenants 121–123
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Bibliography
Doctrine and Covenants 121
Steven C. Harper, “Section 121,” Doctrine and Covenants Contexts (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021), 315–318.
Susan Easton Black, “Letter from Liberty Jail - Insight Into D&C 121,” Restoration Voices Volume 2: Insights and Stories of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
Justin R. Bray, “Within the Walls of Liberty Jail,” Revelations in Context: The Stories Behind the Sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2016.
Ryan J. Wessel, “The Textual Context of Doctrine and Covenants 121-23,” Religious Educator 13, no. 1 (2012): 103–115.
Kenneth L. Alford and Craig K. Manscill, “Hyrum Smith's Liberty Jail Letters,” in Foundations of the Restoration: Fulfillment of the Covenant Purposes, ed. Craig James Ostler, Michael Hubbard MacKay, and Barbara Morgan Gardner (Salt Lake City and Provo, UT: Deseret Book and BYU Religious Studies Center, 2016).
Richard Dilworth Rust, “’How long can rolling waters remain impure?’: Literary Aspects of the Doctrine and Covenants,” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 27 (2017): 67–83.
“How Will This End?,” Saints, Volume 1: The Standard of Truth (Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2018), 1:366–367.
“O God, Where Art Thou,” Saints, Volume 1: The Standard of Truth (Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2018), 1:384–393.
“American Legal and Political Institutions,” Church History Topics.
“Danites,” Church History Topics.
“Extermination Order,” Church History Topics.
“Hawn's Mill Massacre,” Church History Topics.
“Mormon-Missouri War of 1838,” Church History Topics.
“Vigilantism,” Church History Topics.
Book of Mormon Central, “What Did the Book of Mormon Teach the Early Saints about Enduring Persecution? (2 Nephi 26:8),” KnoWhy 339 (July 14, 2017).
D&C 121:6–10
Book of Mormon Central, “Why Must a Trial of Faith Precede a Witness of Truth? (Ether 12:6),” KnoWhy 246 (December 6, 2016).
Book of Mormon Central, “How Can Trials of Faith Lead to Spiritual Growth? (Ether 12:6),” KnoWhy 356 (August 23, 2017).
Book of Mormon Central, “How Does the Lord Make our Burdens Light? (Mosiah 24:15),” KnoWhy 102 (May 18, 2016).
Sharon Anderson, “Dear Friend,” in The Glory of the Son (Orem, UT: Time-Lines Etc., 2019), 89.
Sharon Anderson, “Creek, River, Ocean,” in The Glory of the Son (Orem, UT: Time-Lines Etc., 2019), 91.
D&C 121:33
Sharon Anderson, “Seeking Knowledge,” in The Glory of the Son (Orem, UT: Time-Lines Etc., 2019), 93.
D&C 121:41–45
Sharon Anderson, “Return,” in The Glory of the Son (Orem, UT: Time-Lines Etc., 2019), 78.
Sharon Anderson, “Different Now,” in The Glory of the Son (Orem, UT: Time-Lines Etc., 2019), 95.
Doctrine and Covenants 122
Steven C. Harper, “Section 122,” Doctrine and Covenants Contexts (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021), 319–322.
Susan Easton Black, “All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience - Insight Into D&C 122,” Restoration Voices Volume 2: Insights and Stories of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
Justin R. Bray, “Within the Walls of Liberty Jail,” Revelations in Context: The Stories Behind the Sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2016.
Ryan J. Wessel, “The Textual Context of Doctrine and Covenants 121-23,” Religious Educator 13, no. 1 (2012): 103–115.
Kenneth L. Alford and Craig K. Manscill, “Hyrum Smith's Liberty Jail Letters,” in Foundations of the Restoration: Fulfillment of the Covenant Purposes, ed. Craig James Ostler, Michael Hubbard MacKay, and Barbara Morgan Gardner (Salt Lake City and Provo, UT: Deseret Book and BYU Religious Studies Center, 2016).
“How Will This End?,” Saints, Volume 1: The Standard of Truth (Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2018), 1:366–367.
“O God, Where Art Thou,” Saints, Volume 1: The Standard of Truth (Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2018), 1:384–393.
“American Legal and Political Institutions,” Church History Topics.
“Danites,” Church History Topics.
“Extermination Order,” Church History Topics.
“Hawn's Mill Massacre,” Church History Topics.
“Mormon-Missouri War of 1838,” Church History Topics.
“Vigilantism,” Church History Topics.
Book of Mormon Central, “What Did the Book of Mormon Teach the Early Saints about Enduring Persecution? (2 Nephi 26:8),” KnoWhy 339 (July 14, 2017).
D&C 122:7
Book of Mormon Central, “Why Does Jacob Choose a “Monster” as a Symbol for Death and Hell? (2 Nephi 9:10),” KnoWhy 34 (February 16, 2016).
Doctrine and Covenants 123
Steven C. Harper, “Section 123,” Doctrine and Covenants Contexts (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021), 323–324.
Susan Easton Black, “Missouri Redress Petitions - Insight Into D&C 123,” Restoration Voices Volume 2: Insights and Stories of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
Justin R. Bray, “Within the Walls of Liberty Jail,” Revelations in Context: The Stories Behind the Sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2016.
Ryan J. Wessel, “The Textual Context of Doctrine and Covenants 121-23,” Religious Educator 13, no. 1 (2012): 103–115.
Kenneth L. Alford and Craig K. Manscill, “Hyrum Smith's Liberty Jail Letters,” in Foundations of the Restoration: Fulfillment of the Covenant Purposes, ed. Craig James Ostler, Michael Hubbard MacKay, and Barbara Morgan Gardner (Salt Lake City and Provo, UT: Deseret Book and BYU Religious Studies Center, 2016).
“How Will This End?,” Saints, Volume 1: The Standard of Truth (Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2018), 1:366–367.
“O God, Where Art Thou,” Saints, Volume 1: The Standard of Truth (Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2018), 1:384–393.
“Amanda Barnes Smith,” Church History Topics.
“American Legal and Political Institutions,” Church History Topics.
“Danites,” Church History Topics.
“Extermination Order,” Church History Topics.
“Hawn's Mill Massacre,” Church History Topics.
“Mormon-Missouri War of 1838,” Church History Topics.
“Quincy, Illinois, Settlement,” Church History Topics.
“Vigilantism,” Church History Topics.
D&C 123:1–7
Book of Mormon Central, “Why Is It Important to Keep Records? (1 Nephi 9:5),” KnoWhy 345 (July 28, 2017).
D&C 123:12
Sharon Anderson, “Blind Faith,” in The Glory of the Son (Orem, UT: Time-Lines Etc., 2019), 42.