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Susa Young Gates and the Vision of the Redemption of the Dead

An aerial black-and-white photo of a 1900s crowd at Temple Square where the vision of the redemption of the dead recounted to Susa Young Gates was shared with the general church membership.

Susa Young Gates was one of the first members of the church to learn about the vision of the redemption of the dead. Joseph F. Smith told her about his revelatory experience before it was publicly known. In this interview, historian Lisa Olsen Tait tralks about the relationship between Susa Young Gates and the prophet—and what happened the night she learned about the vision.

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Let’s Talk about the Law of Consecration

Historian Steven C. Harper clarifies misunderstandings about the law of consecration.

Many believe that the Lord gave the Law of Tithing as a lesser commandment after pioneer Latter-day Saints failed to live the Law of Consecration. However, early church history reveals a different story. In this interview, historian Steven C. Harper explains that tithing is part of consecration—and that living both laws is a necessary prerequisite to building Zion.

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