Joseph Smith's Introduction and Practice of Plural Marriage

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Joseph Smith's Introduction and Practice of Plural Marriage

Summary: Joseph Smith's introduction and practice of plural marriage have been the source of speculation and criticism since he first introduced plural marriage. This page gathers all the questions that have arisen and responds to them.


Plural Marriage and the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants

  • Does the 1835 statement contradict polygamy? * Was Oliver Cowdery aware that some in the Church were practicing plural marriage when he authored the statement in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants?
  • Was plural marriage general knowledge when the 1835 D&C was authored?

Joseph Smith's Approach to Contracting Additional Marriages