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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Kingdom of God

Religion; Mormonism

(1) God's dominion; (2) the Church; (3) the political government of God.

Keys of the priesthood

Religion; Mormonism

The right to exercise or direct authority, perform ordinances, or to preside over a priesthood function, quorum, or Church organization.

Journal of Discourses

Religion; Mormonism

A collection of sermons by LDS leaders, 1854-1886 (26 volumes); it is not an official source for Church doctrine.

Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible (JST)

Religion; Mormonism

The translation of the Bible by Joseph Smith, begun in 1830, which resulted in his receiving many doctrinal revelations.

Israel

Religion; Mormonism

(1) Members of the Church; (2) the Old Testament patriarch Jacob and his descendants.

First Presidency

Religion; Mormonism

The President of the Church and his counselors; the highest ranking quorum in the Church.

Informal gatherings of Church members and friends, often in homes and usually on Sundays, that feature a speaker or programme of a spiritual theme. Occasionally Churchwide firesides are held under ...