Mormonism

Mormonism

The religion practiced by Mormons. Founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. in the 1820s as a form of Christian primitivism, Mormonism is the predominant religious tradition of the Latter Day Saints.

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Tabernacle

Religion; Mormonism

# The physical body in which a person's spirit dwells during earth life; # a special building used for assemblies, such as the Tabernacle on Temple Square.

Stick of Judah

Religion; Mormonism

A biblical term having reference to the Bible, being a record of the Jews and preserved by the prophets of Judah and by the apostles (Ezek. 37:15-19).

Visitors centres

Religion; Mormonism

Reception centres of the Church, at temples and historic sites, to introduce visitors to the history and doctrine of the Church.

Urim and Thummim

Religion; Mormonism

Two stones set in "silver bows," and often associated with a breastplate, given to Joseph Smith to aid in the translation of the Book of Mormon and in receiving other revelations. The Urim and ...

Visiting teaching

Religion; Mormonism

A Church programme in which members of the Relief Society are assigned to visit regularly other sisters to give brief instruction and support.

United orders

Religion; Mormonism

Social and economic orders in which Church members, in an act of consecration, deed their property to a bishop, who allots stewardships and resources according to need. It is not currently being ...