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Sep 17, 2024 8 min

Section 17

from Doctrine and Covenants Contexts Hosted by BYU Studies

Key points from this section: • Three Witnesses: Section 17 is a revelation given to Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris, designating them as the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon. • Promise of Seeing the Plates: The section promises that these three men will have the opportunity to see the gold plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated, as well as other sacred items. • Testimony of the Book of Mormon: It emphasizes the importance of their testimony in establishing the divine origin of the Book of Mormon and supporting Joseph Smith’s role as a prophet. Read this chapter for free at https://byustudies.byu.edu/online-book/doctrine-and-covenants-contexts/section-17.

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