oliver cowdery

[grex_ivie]

we know that Oliver Cowdery was the scribe of our prophet Joseph Smith then why he became in active and lead him to be excom..?

[Hemidakota]

Something to do with the Prophet Joseph Smith in handling church's financial matters. He later came back to church and was rebaptized.

The Return of Oliver Cowdery - Maxwell Institute Papers

[Hemidakota]

click for more information: The Return of Oliver Cowdery - Maxwell Institute Papers

[BenRaines]

A good question. I have another. Judas was chosen by Christ to be an Apostle and then betrayed him. How is that possible?

Ben Raines

[Hemidakota]

Ugh guys, reread what she is asking....

[manxman]

It is my understanding that Oliver had certain personal disagreements with the prophet, but he certainly knew that the work was true and real. He never denied his part in it, expect by leaving the church. I believe he later returned, but never again held such office as he had.

[manxman]

It is my understanding that Oliver had certain personal disagreements with the prophet, but he certainly knew that the work was true and real. He never denied his part in it, expect by leaving the church. I believe he later returned, but never again held such office as he had.

[why me]

Oliver had problems with some actions that he assumed that Joseph Smith was engaged in. He showed disloyality to Joseph and his relationship with the church was not on sure footing. He accused Joseph of commiting adultery. He sowed dissension among the saints, among other issues such as the selling of land or land issues. He was excommunicated in order to bring 'union & peace & love' back to the saints. But he was not alone. Other important dissenters: David Whitmer, William Phelps, and John Whitmer. (Bushman page 346-347)

What Oliver at fault. Yes, he was. But he was also a human being with his own failings and human nature which got the best of him at times. But he came back and never denied his witness to the book of mormon.

[Hemidakota]

Part it was due to Joseph's managing church finances.

Then we have the other two [three witnesses], that did the same in leaving the church. Only later, was rebaptized back into the fold. I don't recall if it was President Young's private agenda, ensuring there return or not.