Section 41

Key points from this section: Arrival in Kirtland: Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon arrived in Kirtland, Ohio, where they received a warm welcome from the Saints. Revelation of Section 41: This revelation addressed housing concerns and unexpectedly called Edward Partridge as a bishop. Edward Partridge’s Background: Partridge was a successful hat maker who converted to the Church after meeting Joseph Smith and being baptized. Law of Consecration: Section 41 introduced the law of consecration, requiring Partridge to leave his business and dedicate his life to the Church’s work. Read this chapter for free at https://byustudies.byu.edu/online-book/doctrine-and-covenants-contexts/section-41