This volume helps readers understand and appreciate the remarkable Oliver Cowdery, Book of Mormon scribe, recipient with Joseph Smith of restored priesthood power, witness of the visit of Moroni and ...

After kneeling in prayer near the woods close to the Whitmer farm, Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer recounted seeing an angel appear above them with brilliant light.

As part of the program, Richard Bushman, a professor of history emeritus at Columbia University, will give a keynote address discussing Cowdery’s relationship to Joseph Smith.