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Article Title

An Epistle of the Twelve, March 1842

Authors

Josh E. Probert

Keywords

Mormon studies, epistle, apostles

Abstract

On March 20, 1842, ten members of the Twelve Apostles composed a long epistle to the Saints in Europe providing directives for immigration. The document reveals the way the Twelve planned to move converts from Europe to the Nauvoo area and the way resources would be provided for the Nauvoo Temple and Nauvoo House. The document also provides a window into the broader contours of Church governance during this for- mative time and the larger responsibilities of the Twelve after their return from their mission to the British Isles.

Recommended Citation

Probert, Josh E. (2008) "An Epistle of the Twelve, March 1842," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 47: Iss. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol47/iss1/6