Wilford Woodruff's Witness
Wilford Woodruff's Witness

Author: Jennifer Ann Mackley

Publisher:

Published: 2022-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780975911099

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For the first time in a single volume, Jennifer Mackley chronicles the development of temple doctrine and ceremonies over the course of the nineteenth century: from washings and anointings to proxy baptisms, the endowment to plural marriage sealings, the first rebaptism to the last priesthood adoption. After Wilford Woodruff's conversion in 1833, he enthusiastically participated in the ordinances the Prophet Joseph Smith introduced in Kirtland and Nauvoo. However, Joseph was murdered before the implications of the "higher ordinances" could be fully understood, and before their administration in the temple could begin. Learn why Wilford believed that if revelation had ceased with Joseph Smith's death, the mission of Elijah would have failed. Through Wilford's own words--as preserved in his letters, discourses, and journals--find out what led him to seek additional revelation, make changes to some ordinances, and suspend or discontinue others. What did Wilford announce in 1894 that rewrote the nature of temple work? The temple ordinances were central to Wilford Woodruff's faith in the restored Church. Are they still important today?

Things in Heaven and Earth
Things in Heaven and Earth

Author: Thomas G. Alexander

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13:

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When Wilford Woodruff converted to the LDS church in 1833, he joined a millenarian group of a few thousand persecuted believers clustered around Kirtland, Ohio. When he died sixty-five years later in 1898, he was the leader of more than a quarter-million followers worldwide.

The Development of LDS Temple Worship, 1846-2000
The Development of LDS Temple Worship, 1846-2000

Author: Devery S. Anderson

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Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781560852117

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An edited collection of documents on the the history and doctrines surrounding Mormon temples. Includes excerpts from leaders' diaries, minutes of Quorum of the Twelve meetings, pastoral letters, sermons, and official publications.

Oliver Cowdery
Oliver Cowdery

Author: John Woodland Welch

Publisher: Maxwell Institute

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13:

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Oliver Cowdery's life stands as a testimony of the restored gospel of Christ. This volume, which includes an award-winning article on the return of the Second Elder, helps readers understand and appreciate the remarkable Oliver Cowdery, renowned as Book of Mormon scribe, recipient with Joseph of restored priesthood power, and co-founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Joseph Smith's Quorum of the Anointed, 1842-1845
Joseph Smith's Quorum of the Anointed, 1842-1845

Author: Devery S. Anderson

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Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781560851868

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"The Quorum of Anointed (also known as the Holy Order) was the secret, elite group which founding prophet Joseph Smith organized and to which he revealed for the first time the ordinances of washing and anointing, the endowment, and the "fullness of the priesthood"-the foundation of modern LDS temple ritual...This history also adds valuable biographical information for any number of important Navoo Mormons, from Joseph and Brigham to many less prominent but equally intriguing figures...." -- P. ix.

Waiting for World's End
Waiting for World's End

Author: Rudger Clawson

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Published: 1993

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13:

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Woodruff became president of the LDS church while hiding from federal marshal's. Convinced that non-Mormons, "gentiles, " would soon be smitten by the calamities promised in the Bible, he bided his time. However, as the parousia was delayed, he eventually negotiated with the United States.