Question: Under what circumstances was Doctrine and Covenants Section 132 committed to writing?

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Doctrine and Covenants 132

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Under what circumstances was D&C 132 committed to writing? What can you tell me about it?

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Hyrum Smith asked Joseph to commit the doctrine to writing, because he believed that he could thereby persuade Emma of its truth. Joseph did as Hyrum asked, but warned his brother that even this would not help persuade his wife.

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Emma’s Resistance Prompts a New Revelation	D&C 132 was committed to paper because of Emma's resistance, and Hyrum's desire to persuade her.
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