The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) believes in continuing revelation and an open canon. Many of the revelations the church's leaders have received have achieved that status of "scripture", and are published in a book called the Doctrine and Covenants. Other revelations have also been received by leaders of the church, but have not been canonized, either because they lack broad applicability, are of dubious origin, or have not been considered yet for inclusion.
Revelations to Joseph Smith DateSource documentNotes circa April–June 1829 Charles L. Walker Diary July 26, 1872Larson, A. Karl and Larson, Katherine Miles, "Diary of Charles Lowell Walker" (1980). All USU Press Publications. page 349 Walker wrote notes from a talk by Brigham Young in St. George. circa January 1830 Book of Commandments and Revelations (Revelation Book 1)"Revelation Book 1," p. 30, The Joseph Smith Papers, accessed February 28, 2021, https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/revelation-book-1/14 Revelation commanding to get a copyright in Canada early 1830 David Whitmer's pamphlet, An Address to All Believers in Christ According to Whitmer, Smith received this revelation after the failure to obtain a copyright for the Book of Mormon in Canada. May 15, 1831 Book of Commandments and Revelations Given to Joseph Smith Sr. and Ezra Thayre. Was crossed out with notation, "This Commandment is not to be printed". July 17, 1831 W. W. Phelps wrote Smith's revelation in a letter to Brigham Young in 1861. Ziba Peterson also made reference to this revelation (see also: origin of Latter Day Saint polygamy). Sometime between 4 and 20 March 1832 Revelation Book 1"Sample of Pure Language, between circa 4 and circa 20 March 1832," p. 144, The Joseph Smith Papers, accessed May 23, 2020, https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/sample-of-pure-language-between-circa-4-and-circa-20-march-1832/1 See also Criticism of the Book of Abraham#Pure language project January 1841 McIntire Minute Book"McIntire Minute Book", Brigham Young University library and LDS Archives online at: http://www.boap.org/LDS/Parallel/1841/5Jan41.html see also Phrenology and the Latter Day Saint Movement September 15, 1841 William Clayton JournalWilliam Clayton Journal Internet Archive William Clayton wanted to marry a sister (Lydia) of two of his wives. Joseph Smith received this revelation that prohibited it, and then asked for Clayton's assistance in marrying Lydia himself, which she refused. 14 March 1844 Council of Fifty Minutes"Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 1, 10 March 1844 – 1 March 1845," p. , The Joseph Smith Papers, accessed February 28, 2021, https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/32 See also Council of Fifty 25 April 1844 Council of Fifty Minutes"Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 1, 10 March 1844 – 1 March 1845," p. , The Joseph Smith Papers, accessed February 28, 2021, https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/218 A committee had been writing a constitution for the Theocracy being developed. This revelation ended further discussion of a written constitution.Grow, M. J., & Smith, R. E. (2017). The Council of Fifty: What the records reveal about Mormon history. Provo, UT: RSC BYU, Deseret Book. e-book location 1303, 1375 of 3889 see also Council of Fifty
Revelations to Brigham Young DateSource documentNotes January 30, 1846 Brigham Young JournalBrigham Young, Journal, January 30, 1847, Church History Library. online copy at:https://mi.byu.edu/blythe-by-revelation/#_ednref1 February 17, 1847 Brigham Young office files February 1874 Copied from talk by Thomas HaddonThomas C. Haddon writings, circa 1882, MS 3216, CHL. online copy at:https://mi.byu.edu/blythe-by-revelation/#_ednref1 Only source is Haddon's notes.
Revelations to Heber C. Kimball DateSource documentNotes 27 Mar 18[rest of date is unknown] Heber C. Kimball MemobookStanley B. Kimball, Editor "On the Potter's Wheel: The Diaries of Heber C. Kimball" Signature Books, Smith Research Associates 1987 February 3, 1852 Heber C. Kimball Memobook February 3, 1852 Heber C. Kimball Memobook February 23, 1859 Heber C. Kimball Memobook see Utah War March 6, 1859 Heber C. Kimball Memobook January 4, 1862 Heber C. Kimball Memobook January 21, 1862 Heber C. Kimball Memobook March [day is missing], 1862 Heber C. Kimball Memobook March 10, 1862 Heber C. Kimball Memobook March 12, 1862 Heber C. Kimball Memobook March 29, 1862 Heber C. Kimball Memobook December 27, 1864 Heber C. Kimball Memobook
Revelations to John Taylor DateSource documentNotes November 19, 1877 George Q. Cannon collection Revelation concerning the Brigham Young estate June 25 and 26, 1882 John Taylor Revelations Revelation concerning plural marriage. June 27, 1882 John Taylor Revelations Revelation addressed to the Council of Fifty. June 28, 1882 “Revelations given to John Taylor, 1882–1884” Revelation addressed to the Council of Fifty October 13, 1882 Messages of the First Presidency April 14, 1883 "To the Seventies" A Revelation given through President John Taylor, at Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, on Saturday, April 14, 1833, in answer to the question: “Show unto us Thy will, O Lord, concerning the organization of the Seventies.” It was published together with a document outlining the plans Church leaders had for the Seventies. April 28, 1883 John Taylor Revelations May 1884 “Revelations given to John Taylor, 1882–1884” The Logan Utah Temple had just been officially dedicated, and President Taylor sought the Lord's will concerning the furnishings and dedication of the House of the Lord. December 25, 1884 John Taylor Revelations September 27, 1886 Handwritten revelation see main 1886 Revelation
Revelations to Wilford Woodruff DateSource documentNotes October 2, 1840 Wilford Woodruff Journal Revelation received while Wilford Woodruff was serving in the British Mission with the Quorum of Apostles. October 19, 1855 Wilford Woodruff Journal As Wilford Woodruff prepared for a conference in October 1855, he prayed for guidance, asking what he and his brethren should teach the people. December 29, 1875 Deseret News February 23, 1877 Wilford Woodruff Journal January 26, 1880 Wilford Woodruff Journal (December 28, 1880) The Sunset Wilderness Revelation November 24, 1889 Wilford Woodruff Journal November 14, 1891 Cache Stake Conference Discussion of the revelation that led to the Manifesto 1893 John Lee Jones, Biography Revelation concerning the dedication of the Salt Lake City Temple May 28, 1894 Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Revelation on the Law of Adoption
See also List of prophecies of Joseph Smith
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