[Book of Abraham] "Thus came the word of the Lord unto me saying: `Verily thus saith the Lord unto my servant Joseph concerning my servant Warren Parrish .... Behold it shall come to pass in his day that he shall see great things show forth themselves unto my people. He shall see much of my ancient records and shall know of hidden things and shall be endowed with a knowledge of hidden languages. And if he desires and shall seek it at my hand, he shall be privileged with writing much of my word as a scribe unto me for the benefit of my people.'" ([28]An American Prophet's Record, p.58). (1)
-- 175 years ago - Saturday, Nov 14, 1835
Sidney preaches to his Kirtland congregation, advising them, as paraphrased by the Times and Seasons, to "give the matter [Mormonism] a careful investigation; and not turn against it, without being fully convinced of its being an imposition, lest they should, possibly, resist the truth." Parley baptizes Lyman Wight and Harriet Benton Wight. (2)
-- 180 years ago - Nov 14, 1830
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Salt Lake City
The old guard spent the evening with their wives at Mary S. Smiths home in honor of Prest. Joseph F. Smiths birthday. He was 72 years old yesterday. About forty persons were present. We had an excelent dinner With Music and songs and President Smith and I spoke. (3)
-- 100 years ago - Monday, Nov 14, 1910
1 - Joseph Smith's Diary Statements Regarding Translation of His Egyptian Papyri and the Book of Abraham, Instutite for Religious Research
2 - Kenny, Scott, Saints Without Halos, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
3 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990
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