Revelations of Joseph Smith - 1829
When: 1829
Where: probably Fayette, Seneca County, New York, USA
Who: through Oliver Cowdery
What: A commandment from God unto Oliver, how he should build up His Church and manner thereof, instructions on baptism and administration of the sacrament, the rough draft of the Articles and Covenants of the Church (D&C 20)
Source: Joseph Smith Collection, Church History Library, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
When: 1829
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA
Who: Joseph Smith as related by Orson Pratt
What: Twelve men were chosen as Apostles.
Source: Journal of Discourses 12: 85-86
When: February 1829
Where: Harmony Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA (Joseph Smith Jr. home site)
Who: Joseph Smith to his father, Joseph Smith, Sr.
What: Joseph’s family came to visit him and Emma. Joseph’s father stood as a support to Joseph
Source: D&C 4; First published as chapter 3 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; see also History of the Church 1: 28
When: March 1829
Where: Harmony Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA (Joseph Smith Jr. home site)
Who: Joseph Smith at the request of Martin Harris
What: After having lost the 116-page manuscript, Martin Harris visits Joseph to see if he still has possession of the gold plates. Martin Harris is told that if he repents, he can be one of the three witnesses to the Book of Mormon.
Source: D&C 5; First published as chapter 4 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; see also History of the Church 1: 28-31
When: April 1829
Where: Harmony Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA (Joseph Smith Jr. home site)
Who: To Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery
What: Originally a school teacher in Palmyra, New York, Oliver Cowdery traveled to Harmony to meet Joseph Smith. It is there that Oliver Cowdery begins working as Joseph Smith’s scribe.
Source: D&C 6; First published as chapter 5 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; see also History of the Church 1: 32-35
When: April 1829
Where: Harmony Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA (Joseph Smith Jr. home site)
Who: To Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery
What: While working together, Joseph and Oliver disagreed on the matter of whether John the Apostle had died or had been translated. This section is a response to their question. They are told that John the Apostle shall live until the Lord comes.
Source: D&C 7; First published as chapter 6 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; see also History of the Church 1: 35-36
When: April 1829
Where: Harmony Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA (Joseph Smith Jr. home site)
Who: Through Joseph Smith to Oliver Cowdery
What: After acting as a scribe to Joseph for a time, Oliver wanted to receive the gift of translation. This section is a response to Oliver’s desire.
Source: D&C 8; First published as chapter 7 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; see also History of the Church 1: 36-37
When: April 1829
Where: Harmony Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA (Joseph Smith Jr. home site)
Who: Through Joseph Smith to Oliver Cowdery
What: Having previously received the gift of translation, Oliver proceeded to translate the Book of Mormon. However, because his faith wavered, he was unable to translate any further. In this section, the Lord tells Oliver to continue to act as a scribe for Joseph.
Source: D&C 9; First published as chapter 8 in the Book of Commandments; see also History of the Church 1: 37-38
When: May 1829 (after 25 May)
Where: Harmony Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA (Joseph Smith Jr. home site)
Who: Through Joseph Smith to Hyrum Smith
What: Keep the commandments; There is a need for repentance in the current generation; Go forth and spread the gospel; Put your trust in the Lord
Source: D&C 11; First published as chapter 10 in the Book of Commandments; see also History of the Church 1: 39-46
When: May 1829
Where: Harmony Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA (Joseph Smith Jr. home site)
Who: Through Joseph Smith to Joseph Knight, Sr.
What: In the past, Joseph Knight had helped Joseph by providing him with food, money, and writing materials. Joseph Smith had a lot of love and respect for Joseph Knight. In this revelation, the Lord says that salvation comes to those who labor in the vineyard.
Source: D&C 12; First published as chapter 11 in the Book of Commandments; see also History of the Church 1: 47-48
When: June 1829
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home)
Who: Through Joseph Smith to David Whitmer
What: Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery asked David Whitmer for assistance in finishing the translation. Joseph and Oliver moved into David’s home. David is called by the Lord to assist Joseph and Oliver.
Source: D&C 14; First published as chapter 12 in the Book of Commandments; see also History of the Church 1: 48-50
When: June 1829
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home)
Who: Through Joseph Smith to John Whitmer
What: The Lord tells John that that the thing that will be of most worth to him would be to bring souls to Christ and to cry onto others repentance.
Source: D&C 15; First published as chapter 13 in the Book of Commandments; see also History of the Church 1: 50
When: June 1829
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home)
Who: Through Joseph Smith to Peter Whitmer
What: Like John Whitmer, Peter is told to declare repentance unto the people and to bring souls to Christ.
Source: D&C 16; First published as chapter 14 in the Book of Commandments; see also History of the Church 1: 51
When: June 1829
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home)
Who: Through Joseph Smith to Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris
What: Oliver, David, and Martin are called to be the three witnesses of the gold plates, the breastplate, the sword of Laban, and the Urim and Thummim.
Source: D&C 17; First published in the Messenger and Advocate (September 1835); see also History of the Church 1: 52-57
When: June 1829 (before 14 June)
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. log home)
Who: To Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer
What: Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer are instructed by the Lord on many things; They are told to go forth and find those who will make up the Twelve
Source: D&C 18; First published in as chapter 15 in the Book of Commandments; see also History of the Church 1: 60-64