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The Word of Wisdom: Development and Practice

Joseph Smith, Jr. kneeling in the Sacred Grove during the First Vision.  There are shafts of light shining down on Joseph.

First Vision Vision

Historians Kate Holbrook and Steven C. Harper discuss the "Word of Wisdom." They discuss how understanding and practices developed over time and what the significance of the Word of Wisdom is today.

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The Word of Wisdom: Development and Practice

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