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Jacob's Textual Legacy, John Hilton Iii
Jacob's Textual Legacy, John Hilton Iii
Faculty Publications
Today, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints know what texts are considered authoritative—namely, the standard works. As members, we recognize a formal process for canonization; for example, at the Saturday afternoon session of general conference in April 1976, President N. Eldon Tanner announced that the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve had approved two revelations for inclusion in the Pearl of Great Price and called for a sustaining vote. This concept of canonization in the restored church has echoes from earlier Christian practices and councils.
"A Uniformity So Complete": Early Mormon Angelology, Benjamin Park
"A Uniformity So Complete": Early Mormon Angelology, Benjamin Park
Library Research Grants
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Rational Supernaturalism: Early Mormonism And Enlightened-Romantic Rhetoric, Benjamin Park
Rational Supernaturalism: Early Mormonism And Enlightened-Romantic Rhetoric, Benjamin Park
Library Research Grants
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Nephite Uses And Interpretations Of Zenos, Noel B. Reynolds
Nephite Uses And Interpretations Of Zenos, Noel B. Reynolds
Faculty Publications
The allegory of the olive tree attributed to the ancient prophet Zenos and copied from the plates of brass into the small plates by Jacob was a source used by several Book of Mormon prophets. Lehi, Nephi, Jacob, and Alma seemed to be relying on the allegory at several points in the elaboration of their own visions, prophecies, and teachings. This paper provides a systematic documentation of this phenomenon, including passages that have not previously been linked to Zenos. It also demonstrates how the interpretations of the allegory by the earliest Nephite prophets advanced distinctive concepts and language that also …
History And Doctrinal Development Of The Order Of Aaron, Ralph D. Erickson
History And Doctrinal Development Of The Order Of Aaron, Ralph D. Erickson
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to trace the historical development of the Order of Aaron, or Aaronic Order, the governing body of the True Church of God, and to determine its present status in the religions of the world. The study included a summary of the origin of the Order, historical development, present establishment, organization within the Order, including types of memberships, as well as a resume of the theological teachings and practices of this group.
Research involved a study of the publications of the Aaronic Order. Information from these sources was supplemented by correspondence and personal interviews with …