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Question: Under what circumstances was Doctrine and Covenants Section 132 committed to writing?
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Question: Under what circumstances was Doctrine and Covenants Section 132 committed to writing?
Hyrum Smith asked Joseph to commit the doctrine to writing, because he believed that he could thereby persuade Emma of its truth
Hyrum Smith asked Joseph to commit the doctrine to writing, because he believed that he could thereby persuade Emma of its truth. Joseph did as Hyrum asked, but warned his brother that even this would not help persuade his wife.
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