The Joseph Smith Papers

This second volume of the Documents series, published in 2013, contains revelations, correspondence, minutes of meetings in which Joseph Smith participated, and licenses provided to church officers. These documents chronicle administrative and doctrinal developments in the church, including the organization of the United Firm. Many of the documents trace the establishment of the city of Zion in Missouri and emphasize the importance of gathering to that area. The volume also contains two poignant letters from Joseph Smith to his wife Emma that give insights into Smith’s family life.