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Episode 14: The Gift Has Returned

Sidney Rigdon, Oliver Cowdery, and William McLellin attempt to write a preface to the Book of Commandments. Their unsuccessful efforts, along with the subsequent revelation the Lord gives Joseph Smith, are discussed with Matthew Geilman, a manager in the Global Support and Acquisitions Division of the Church History Department.

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Chapter Discussed in This Episode:

• Chapter 13: The Gift Has Returned

Associated Church History Topics:

• Book of Commandments

• Dissent in the Church

• Early Missionaries

• Opposition to the Early Church

• Revelations of Joseph Smith

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