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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Mormonism

Primary

Religion; Mormonism

The auxiliary organisation in the Church for children from ages eighteen months through eleven years.

Preexistence

Religion; Mormonism

The doctrine of life as a spirit being before mortality. It is also called pre-earthly existence or antemortal life.

Premortal life

Religion; Mormonism

The doctrine of life as a spirit being before mortality. It is also called pre-earthly existence or antemortal life.

Priesthood offices

Religion; Mormonism

Specific appointments to positions of authority or of responsibility in the priesthood.

Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith

Religion; Mormonism

The murder of Joseph and Hyrum Smith by a mob in Carthage, Illinois, on June 27, 1844.

Eternal marriage

Religion; Mormonism

The doctrine that the bonds of marriage may continue into the eternities if a man and a woman are sealed in a temple and continue faithful to their covenants.