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Scripture Note: Doctrine And Covenants 125, Fred E. Woods
Scripture Note: Doctrine And Covenants 125, Fred E. Woods
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On 19 January 1841, the Lord gave a revelation to Joseph Smith regarding the building of the Nauvoo Temple and issued a call for the faithful Saints to gather to assist in the building of this sacred edifice (see D&C 124: 25-55). With the emphasis on the gathering to Nauvoo and the building of the temple, the Iowa Saints on the eastern banks of the Mississippi were wondering if they should move across the river to Nauvoo. Therefore, in March 1841, the Prophet Joseph Smith posed the question, "What is the will of the Lord concerning the saints in the …
Who Controls The Water? Yahweh Vs. Baal, Fred E. Woods
Who Controls The Water? Yahweh Vs. Baal, Fred E. Woods
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As the Israelites settled in the land of Canaan, clashes over religious beliefs and practices developed with other inhabitants of the land. Baalism, the belief in the Canaanite god of water and storm, became a threat to the true belief in Yahweh (Jehovah). This paper is an investigation of the implicit polemical usage of water and storm language in the Deuteronomic History (hereafter referred to as DH). The DH consists of the book of Deuteronomy as well as what is referred to in the Hebrew Bible as the Former Prophets (Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings). Many passages in the Deuteronomic …
The Youngs At West Point, J. Michael Hunter
The Youngs At West Point, J. Michael Hunter
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In 1871, Willard Young, eleventh son of Brigham Young, was the first Mormon to receive an appointment to West Point Academy. His attendance at the military academy drew national attention and criticism from opponents of polygamy. Despite the opposition, he soon gained the respect of his classmates and graduated fourth in his class. He returned to teach engineering in 1879, served in the Spanish-American War, earning a commendation from President McKinley, and during World War I was supervisor of army engineering work on the Missouri River. In 1877, one of Brigham's grandsons, Richard W. Young, was the second Mormon to …
Book Review Of A World History Of Christianity, Edited By Adrian Hastings, Trevor O'Reggio
Book Review Of A World History Of Christianity, Edited By Adrian Hastings, Trevor O'Reggio
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No abstract provided.
The Cemetery Record Of William D. Huntington, Nauvoo Sexton, Fred E. Woods
The Cemetery Record Of William D. Huntington, Nauvoo Sexton, Fred E. Woods
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When John Butler first visited Commerce (later known as Nauvoo) he recalled, "I asked Brother Joseph what kind of a place it was. He said it was a low, marshy, wet, damp and nasty place, but that if we went to work and improved it, it would become more healthy and the Lord would bless it for our sakes." The Prophet Joseph Smith also stated, "the name of our city (Nauvoo) is of Hebrew origin, and signifies a beautiful situation, or place, carrying with it, also, the idea of rest; and is truly descriptive of the most delightful situation... This …
Has The Lord Turned Bankrupt? The Attempted Sale Of The Nauvoo Temple, 1846-1850, Richard Bennett
Has The Lord Turned Bankrupt? The Attempted Sale Of The Nauvoo Temple, 1846-1850, Richard Bennett
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If Joseph Smith had lived we should not have been here at this time. We should have been in some other country. We can't stay in this house but a little while. We have got to build another house. It will be a larger house than this, and a more glorious one. And we shall build a great many houses, we shall come back here and we shall go to Kirtland, and build houses all over the continent of North America. On 4 April 1999 Gordon B. Hinckley, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, electrified millions …
And I Saw The Hosts Of The Dead, Both Small And Great: Joseph F. Smith, World War I, And His Visions Of The Dead, Richard Bennett
And I Saw The Hosts Of The Dead, Both Small And Great: Joseph F. Smith, World War I, And His Visions Of The Dead, Richard Bennett
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As I pondered over these things which are written, the eyes of my understanding were opened, and the Spirit of the Lord rested upon me, and I saw the hosts of the dead, both small and great (D&C 138:11).
Two Sides Of A River: Mormon Transmigration Through Quincy, Illinois, And Hannibal, Missouri, Fred E. Woods
Two Sides Of A River: Mormon Transmigration Through Quincy, Illinois, And Hannibal, Missouri, Fred E. Woods
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The infamous extermination order issued 27 October 1838 by Missouri Governor Lilburn W. Boggs caused thousands of Latter-day Saints to flee the state and seek refuge in Illinois across the Mississippi River. Illinois, established in 1817, had high hopes for its future, but just two decades later it was smitten, like the rest of America, with the economic depression of 1837. In such a needy condition, the people Illinois welcomed the Mormon migrants for three central reasons. Financially motivated, the state viewed the Latter-day Saint influx as an opportunity to raise its population to boost the economy through the collection …
I Saw Another Angel Fly, J. Michael Hunter
I Saw Another Angel Fly, J. Michael Hunter
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This photo essay provides an overview of the history of the Angel Moroni statues, beginning with the angel atop the Nauvoo Temple and continuing through to designs used on the Salt Lake Temple, the Washington D.C. Chapel, the Los Angeles California Temple, the Washington D.C. Temple, and other temples built through 2000. Angel Moroni statues have come to symbolize for Latter-day Saints the restoration of the gospel in the latter days. For Mormons, the Moroni statues herald the gospel being preached “to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people” (Rev. 14:6). “I Saw Another Angel Fly” discusses …
Review Of The Reform Of The Papacy: The Costly Call To Christian Unity, By John R. Quinn, Denis Fortin
Review Of The Reform Of The Papacy: The Costly Call To Christian Unity, By John R. Quinn, Denis Fortin
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No abstract provided.
Storytellers: Scandinavian's Art Told Of Restoration, J. Michael Hunter
Storytellers: Scandinavian's Art Told Of Restoration, J. Michael Hunter
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Missionary work in Scandinavia began 150 years ago with the arrival of the first LDS missionaries in Denmark on June 14, 1850. In keeping with the observance of the sesquicentennial of the Scandinavian Mission, the Church News presents this article by J. Michael Hunter about two prominent Latter-day Saint artists from earlier days in that part of the world. The art and work of Carl Christian Anton Christensen (1831-1921) from Denmark and Danquart Anton Weggeland (1827-1918) from Norway are discussed, focusing on their use of art to tell stories. Images of their art accompany the article.
Communication, Consolation And Discipline: Two Early Lutheran Preachers On Confession, Mary Jane Haemig
Communication, Consolation And Discipline: Two Early Lutheran Preachers On Confession, Mary Jane Haemig
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No abstract provided.
Ellen G. White's Conceptual Understanding Of The Sanctuary And Hermeneutics, Denis Fortin
Ellen G. White's Conceptual Understanding Of The Sanctuary And Hermeneutics, Denis Fortin
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No abstract provided.
The Use Of The Book Of Revelation By The Patristic Writers Within The Adversus Judaeos Tradition From The Third Through Fifth Centuries, Ranko J. Stefanovic
The Use Of The Book Of Revelation By The Patristic Writers Within The Adversus Judaeos Tradition From The Third Through Fifth Centuries, Ranko J. Stefanovic
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No abstract provided.
The Church, The Royal Court, And The Statutory Ostracism Of The Jewish People In The Visigothic Kingdom, John J. Markovic
The Church, The Royal Court, And The Statutory Ostracism Of The Jewish People In The Visigothic Kingdom, John J. Markovic
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No abstract provided.
I Saw Another Angel Fly, J. Michael Hunter
I Saw Another Angel Fly, J. Michael Hunter
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This photo essay provides an overview of the history of the Angel Moroni statues, beginning with the angel atop the Nauvoo Temple and continuing through to designs used on the Salt Lake Temple, the Washington D.C. Chapel, the Los Angeles California Temple, the Washington D.C. Temple, and other temples built through 2000. Angel Moroni statues have come to symbolize for Latter-day Saints the restoration of the gospel in the latter days. For Mormons, the Moroni statues herald the gospel being preached “to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people” (Rev. 14:6). “I Saw Another Angel Fly” discusses …
Norfolk And The Mormon Folk: Latter-Day Saint Immigration Through Old Dominion (1887-90), Fred E. Woods
Norfolk And The Mormon Folk: Latter-Day Saint Immigration Through Old Dominion (1887-90), Fred E. Woods
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On 11 September 1887, the front page of the Norfolk Virginian had a bold headline, "Four Hundred Mormons," along with the following information: "The Old Dominion steamer Richmond, which arrived from New York yesterday, had on board four-hundred and twenty Mormon immigrants from the British Isles who had arrived in New York on Thursday on the steamship Wisconsin. The immigrants are all new converts to the Mormon religion and will swell the number of adherents to the Brigham Young faith in the territory considerably. The party is composed of men, women and children, and when the special train with nine …
Under Fire: A Look At Recent Controversy Over The Sabbath, Samuele Bacchiocchi
Under Fire: A Look At Recent Controversy Over The Sabbath, Samuele Bacchiocchi
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No abstract provided.
Book Review Of Martin Luther: Exploring His Life And Times, 1483-1546, By Helmar Junghans, Trevor O'Reggio
Book Review Of Martin Luther: Exploring His Life And Times, 1483-1546, By Helmar Junghans, Trevor O'Reggio
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No abstract provided.
Book Review Of Church History: An Essential Guide, By Justo L. González, Jerry Moon
Book Review Of Church History: An Essential Guide, By Justo L. González, Jerry Moon
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No abstract provided.
Gathering To Nauvoo: Mormon Immigration 1840-46, Fred E. Woods
Gathering To Nauvoo: Mormon Immigration 1840-46, Fred E. Woods
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The gathering of the Mormon pioneers to Utah (commencing in 1847) has received extensive attention; however, the earlier LDS immigration to Nauvoo has not been adequately treated. This paper is the inspiring story of the British Saints who traveled to Nauvoo between June 1840 and February 1846. The international call to gather was received by the Prophet Joseph Smith during the second presentation of the Restored Church, less than six months after its organization in 1830.
More Precious Than Gold: The Journey To And Through Zion In 1849-50, Fred E. Woods
More Precious Than Gold: The Journey To And Through Zion In 1849-50, Fred E. Woods
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The California gold rush, the first international gold rush in history, turned the world upside down, reaching its zenith in the years 1849-50. As a result of the rush during these two climactic years, the population swelled our nation's Pacific coast, entitling California to receive statehood in the fall of 1850. During these catalytic years, Latter-day Saints were journeying to the American West for a different kind of treasure. They gathered from afar to their Mormon mecca nestled in the Salt Lake Valley to fulfill their dreams of establishing Zion. Yet the California gold rush had a significant impact on …
Ellen G. White And The Apocrypha, Denis Fortin
Ellen G. White And The Apocrypha, Denis Fortin
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Paper prepared for the Historical/Theological Consultation on the Prophetic Gift of Ellen G. White - Silver Spring, June 17-19, 1998
Lutherans In The United States, 1930-1960: Searching For The "Center", Mark A. Granquist
Lutherans In The United States, 1930-1960: Searching For The "Center", Mark A. Granquist
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No abstract provided.
The Star-Spangled Banner Forever Be Furled: The Mormon Exodus As Liberty, Richard Bennett
The Star-Spangled Banner Forever Be Furled: The Mormon Exodus As Liberty, Richard Bennett
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You wanted to know what we waited to move for, wrote Sidney Tanner, an early Mormon pioneer, to his family in the East. "It was to go to a land of freedom where we could enjoy the peace of society and our liberty. We did not want to live in a country where there was no peace, no liberty and its citizens [were] not allowed their rights." So much has been written about the Mormon Trail that one wonders if there is anything of consequence to be said. Surely all the prominent details are well known. And were it not …
Advice For Religious Historians: On The Myth Of A Purely Historical Jesus, Alan G. Padgett
Advice For Religious Historians: On The Myth Of A Purely Historical Jesus, Alan G. Padgett
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No abstract provided.
Book Review Of The Essential Carlstadt: Fifteen Tracts, By Andreas Bodenstein, Jerry Moon
Book Review Of The Essential Carlstadt: Fifteen Tracts, By Andreas Bodenstein, Jerry Moon
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No abstract provided.
Some Reflections At Winter Quarters, Richard E. Bennett
Some Reflections At Winter Quarters, Richard E. Bennett
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On this Memorial Day weekend, it is altogether fitting and appropriate that we gather today at this sacred place to remember the lives of our progenitors everywhere. From Gettysburg to Hiroshima, from Arlington to Flanders Field, and from the city cemetery to the family plot, we honor our dead ancestors and friends long since stilled. Whether they died on the battle fields of war or perished in the labor of giving birth, we honor them. Whether on the trail to a new life in Oregon or a new chance in Ukraine, they all were the lifeline to our present bright …
Inmates Of Honor: Mormon Cohabs In The Idaho Penitentiary, 1885-1890, Fred E. Woods, Merle W. Wells
Inmates Of Honor: Mormon Cohabs In The Idaho Penitentiary, 1885-1890, Fred E. Woods, Merle W. Wells
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While stories of Idaho's Mormon polygamists' capture and trial are well known, the prison experiences of these men are not. Since prison overcrowding was a nineteenth-century problem too, they served their sentences in several states. Many kept diaries or journals, and from these personal accounts we can learn a good deal about their life in prison.
On The Verge Of The Millennium: A History Of The Interpretation Of Revelation, Craig R. Koester
On The Verge Of The Millennium: A History Of The Interpretation Of Revelation, Craig R. Koester
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The power of a book can be seen in its effects, and few books have had more dramatic effects than Revelation. Attempts to control the effects of the book by ignoring it or dismissing it have not been successful; Revela- tion’s secrets are too alluring. We do better to consider the effects the book has had on Christians over the centuries and to let this history of influence help shape a way to read the book that is both faithful and compelling.