Section 49

Key points from this section: Refutation of Shaker Beliefs: Section 49 addresses and refutes several beliefs held by the Shakers, such as the idea that Christ’s Second Coming had already occurred and that He appeared in the form of a woman. Teachings on Marriage and Meat: The section emphasizes that marriage is ordained of God and that the eating of meat is approved, countering the Shaker practices of celibacy and dietary restrictions. Read this chapter for free at https://byustudies.byu.edu/online-book/doctrine-and-covenants-contexts/section-49.