John A. Widstoe writes on the Manifesto, mentions that Joseph Smith introduced plural marriage.

Date
Nov 1940
Type
Periodical
Source
John A. Widtsoe
LDS
Hearsay
Direct
Reference

John A. Widtsoe, "Evidences and Reconciliations: xxxi. Was the 'Manifesto' Based on Revelation?" Improvement Era 43, no. 11 (November 1940): 673

Scribe/Publisher
Improvement Era
People
Wilford Woodruff, Joseph Smith, Jr., John A. Widtsoe
Audience
Reading Public
Transcription

Nevertheless, it must be kept in mind that this Church founded by revelation, is ever guided by revelation. It may be held with certainty that when the President of the Church presents a momentous matter, such as the "Manifesto," to the people it is by the spirit of revelation from God. It is not the product of man's thinking or desire. It must also be remembered that the power which has the right to command, also has the right and power to revoke. The principle of plural marriage was revealed through Joseph Smith, the Prophet, and the "Manifesto" came through Wilford Woodruff, who held the same keys of authority as were possessed by Joseph Smith.

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