Answered By: Gerrit van Dyk Last Updated: Jan 29, 2020 Views: 3366
Below is a short list of print resources and strategies for finding background information of sections in the Doctrine & Covenants. Enter the call numbers in the search box on the Library Home Page then click the search icon.
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Books
- Making Sense of the Doctrine & Covenants
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BYU Library Call Number BX 8623.05 .H234m 2008 [use this for some context and background as well as doctrinal significance]
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The A to Z of the Doctrine and Covenants and church history
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BYU Library Call Number BX 8623.04 .C838a 2008 [use this for some doctrinal and historical background
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A companion to your study of the Doctrine and Covenants
- BYU Call Number BX 8623.04 .L966c 1996 [this is a two-volume set; more of a commentary on various topics in the D&C; contains some historical background]
Subjects to use while searching the library catalog:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- History -- 19th century
Doctrine and Covenants – Commentaries
Doctrine and Covenants – History
Doctrine and Covenants – Study and Teaching
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Databases
ATLA Religion Database subject terms:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Sacred Books
Doctrine and Covenants (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints book)
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Websites
Joseph Smith Papers Online https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/
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More Questions?
Contact the librarian here: https://guides.lib.byu.edu/prf.php?account_id=1366
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