What print sources could I use to find background information about a section of the Doctrine and Covenants?
Below is a short list of resources and strategies for finding background information of sections in the Doctrine & Covenants.
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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Revelations of the Restoration
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BYU Library Call Number BX 8623.04 .M134r 2000 [use this for doctrinal commentary]
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Subjects to use while searching the library catalog: [use these to find more books]
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: [use to find peer-reviewed articles]
Doctrine and Covenants (Mormon book) [enter this string into a Subjects field in the advanced search dropdown]
Studies in Mormon History Database subject terms: [an index of dissertations, articles, books, and book chapters]
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Websites
Joseph Smith Papers Online: Sources Behind The Doctrine and Covenants [select the section and click on "Historical Introduction" in the right navbar]
Doctrine and Covenants Index to Saints [use this to find relevant passages in Saints for more historical background]
Revelations in Context [book chapters written by scholars about various topics and events in the D&C]
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