This presentation will review many statements from Joseph Smith, including new documentation that has come to light in the Joseph Smith Papers Project, to argue that the Adam-God teachings in Mormonism originate with Joseph Smith and not with Brigham Young. Correcting the record to indicate that Joseph Smith is the origin of Adam-God teachings has …
Speaker: Benjamin Shaffer
Divergent Paths of Temple Worship – Tracing the history of temple worship and practice in all sects of the LDS movement
All of the sects of the LDS movement have been influenced by the symbolism, traditions, and ordinances of temples. Six sects that came out of the Nauvoo period retain temple practices, as do seven modern sects; dozens of others do not. This session will trace the history of temple practice in many different LDS traditions …
Continuity and Change in Temple Worship
The history of LDS temple theology and practice has undergone three distinct phases: 1) “Development.” From 1836–1917 temple theology and practice evolved and became standardized. 2) “Stability, Maturity, and Expansion.” From 1919–1975 a consistent temple theology and practice was integrated into LDS culture worldwide. 3) “Revision and Change.” From 1975–Present major changes in temple practice …