Source Detail
Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Authority Level
- canon
- Doctrinal Status
- Canonical scripture and one of the standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints alongside the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and the Pearl of Great Price.
- Source Type
- scripture
Excerpt
The Doctrine and Covenants is a collection of divine revelations and inspired declarations given for the establishment and regulation of the kingdom of God on the earth in the last days... Most of the revelations in this compilation were received through Joseph Smith Jr., the first prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.