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Sep 13, 2024 5 min

Section 13

from Doctrine and Covenants Contexts Hosted by BYU Studies

Key points from this section: • Ordination of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery: Section 13 recounts the ordination of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to the Aaronic Priesthood by John the Baptist on May 15, 18291. • Keys of the Aaronic Priesthood: The section highlights the keys and powers of the Aaronic Priesthood, including the ministering of angels, the gospel of repentance, and baptism by immersion for the remission of sins1. • Promise of the Higher Priesthood: It includes a promise that the higher priesthood, known as the Melchizedek Priesthood, would be conferred upon Joseph and Oliver in due time Read this chapter for free at https://byustudies.byu.edu/online-book/doctrine-and-covenants-contexts/section-13.

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