Among the many vital aspects of Church governance that were restored in the early years of the Church’s history, the restoration of the apostleship and organization of the Twelve stands apart as one of the truly momentous occasions. Many may not be aware, however, that the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon played a key role in selecting the initial Twelve Apostles in this dispensation.
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