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Seth Brock Prof. Casey Griffiths REL C 255 – Foundations of the Restoration Mar 19, 2024 Section Analysis Paper: The Church and Apocryphal Texts (D&C 91) The Book of Mormon, published in 1830, significantly shook the foundations of popular Christian belief, offering new perspectives on the divine role of Jesus Christ and prompting reflection among believers regarding long-held traditions and beliefs. Joseph Smith's translation of this sacred text sparked inquiries not just for others but also for himself, many of which questions led to marvelous revelations now preserved in scripture. Doctrine and Covenants section 91 is one such passage of scripture whose roots go back to the Book of Mormon and questions prompted thereby. Despite its brevity, …show more content…

Works Cited 1 Bible Used for Bible Revision, p. 3, The Joseph Smith Papers, accessed March 18, 2024, https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/bible-used-for-bible-revision/7 2 Harper, Steven C. “Historical Context and Background of D&C 91.” Doctrine and Covenants Central, doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/historical-context/dc-91/. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024. The. 3 Robert J. Matthews, “Whose Apocrypha”? Viewing Ancient Apocrypha from the Vantage of Events in the Present Dispensation,” in Apocryphal Writings and the Latter-day Saints, ed. C. Wilfred Griggs (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1986), 1–18. 4 Revelation, 9 March 1833 [D&C 91], p. 55, The Joseph Smith Papers, accessed March 18, 2024, https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/revelation-9-march-1833-dc-91/1 5 “Subject Guides: History of the English Bible: Home.” Research Guides, guides.lib.byu.edu/englishbibles. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024. The. 6 “Apocrypha.” Bible Dictionary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,

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