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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telestial kingdom

Religion; Mormonism

The lowest of three degrees of glory; inherited by the wicked after they have suffered for their sins.

tabernacle

Religion; Mormonism

# The physical body in which a person's spirit dwells during earth life; # a special building used for assemblies, such as the Tabernacle on Temple Square.

Stick of Judah

Religion; Mormonism

A biblical term having reference to the Bible, being a record of the Jews and preserved by the prophets of Judah and by the apostles (Ezek. 37:15-19).

Stick of Joseph

Religion; Mormonism

A biblical term having reference to the Book of Mormon, which is a record of a remnant of the posterity of Joseph who was sold into Egypt (Ezek. 37:15-19).

quorum

Religion; Mormonism

An organized body of male members who hold the same priesthood office.

standard works

Religion; Mormonism

The canonized Latter-day Saint scriptures: Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. (The latter three, when bound under one cover, are often called the "Triple ...