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Receiving the Comforter and Doctrine and Covenants 88

Newel K. Whitney Store, Kirtland, Ohio;
Section 88, later called by Joseph Smith the “olive leaf”, was received here over the course of 3 days.

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Abstract

Immediate historical context is given to the revelation published as Doctrine and Covenants 88 regarding the Lord sending the Comforter upon his servants. This revelation was given through the Prophet Joseph Smith at Kirtland, Ohio, in the translating room of the Whitney Store. Receipt of the revelation spanned three days, December 27-28, 1832, and January 3, 1833.

Receiving the Comforter and Doctrine and Covenants 88: Newel K. Whitney Store

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