The Doctrine and Covenants, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Containing the Revelations Given to Joseph Smith, Jun., the Prophet, ... Up of the Kingdom of God in the Last Days [Hardcover]

Joseph Smith (Author)

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Publication Date: April 26, 1971 | ISBN-10: 083714101X | ISBN-13: 978-0837141015

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 503 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press Reprint (April 26, 1971)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 083714101X
• ISBN-13: 978-0837141015
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,368,259 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Unless you are Mormon it is of limited historical value., September 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Doctrine and Covenants, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Containing the Revelations Given to Joseph Smith, Jun., the Prophet, ... Up of the Kingdom of God in the Last Days (Hardcover)

During the formation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by Joseph Smith in Eastern & Mid-America during the first half of the 19th century, this document was accepted as the word of Smith's God to his new-found followers. Developing in a time when many were searching fo divine guidence as a hedge against the odds of frontier life, this tome contains a record of directions to members of the infant church, its leadership, a record of some blessings given others by Smith. Topics vary widely and visit subjects ranging from dietary advice, care of wives and children, the giving of blessings, church organizational structure and the document proclaiming the Church's end of polygamy. The book provides an insight into the early politic of the Church, which has since grown to ten million. Other than as a religious reference for this body, this is should be considered something to read when one is trying to sleep. Since the book is published by The Mormon Church, its historical reliability should be considered questionable. The Church has consistantly made unnannounced changes to other documents over the years, to support theological shifts with its ever changing management.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd Best Book Available to Gain Understanding of Mormonism, February 15, 2004

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This review is from: The Doctrine and Covenants, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Containing the Revelations Given to Joseph Smith, Jun., the Prophet, ... Up of the Kingdom of God in the Last Days (Hardcover)

There is only one better choice of a book to read for those seeking to understand Mormonism and that is The Book of Mormon (Another Testament of Jesus Christ.) The Doctrine and Covenants will have much more meaning once you have become familiar with the Book of Mormon. Combining these two great books with the Bible will elevate you to even greater understanding of the Saviour -- Jesus Christ, and will add strength and depth to your relationship with him.

You will always read a variety of opinions on these books, many of which will try to steer you away from actually reading these books themselves.

Realize that this book is claiming to be scripture from God -- I don't recommend you rest your judgment on the opinions of others (mine included) when it regards something that claims to be scripture from God. Every true prophet that has ever lived on this earth (and even the Saviour himself) has faced opposition from those who disagreed. Cast all opinions aside and formulate your own after you have read -- it will be between you and God.

Here are some of my favorite verses (and a great example of the teachings found in these modern-day scriptures) found in Section 58:

26 For behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things, the same is a slothful and not a wise servant; wherefore he receiveth no reward.

27 Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;

28 For the power is in them, where-in they are agents unto themselves. And inasmuch as men do good they shall in no wise lose their reward.

29 But he that doeth not anything until he is commanded, and receiveth a commandment with doubtful heart, and keepeth it with slothfulness, the same is damned.

These are among the many verses in the Doctrine and Covenants that teach us (as part of our belief in Christ) we should get involved in our communities, do the good deeds, and each use our own unique talents and abilities to bring to pass righteousness in our respective parts of the world.

This is a great book -- read for your self, but if you want to learn about Mormonism, spend the extra $0.95 and get a copy of the Book of Mormon (or contact church representatives in your area for a free copy) as well because you are doing yourself a great disservice if you don't. (I'd recommend a Bible too if you don't already have one.)

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Striking how many of these "revelations", January 27, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Doctrine and Covenants, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Containing the Revelations Given to Joseph Smith, Jun., the Prophet, ... Up of the Kingdom of God in the Last Days (Hardcover)

bore such resemblance to each other. It made me think of the form letters I used to do as a secretary. I can just see Joe Smith taking a "master" and adjusting the wording to bring about whatever righteous directive was needed in order to feed the insatiable demands of his ego, greedy ambition and lust.