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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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Melchizedek Priesthood
Religion; Mormonism
The higher priesthood, including the offices of elder, seventy, high priest, patriarch, and apostle, and focused upon the spiritual things of the gospel (cf. With Aaronic Priesthood).
marvelous work and a wonder
Religion; Mormonism
A reference to a prophecy of Isaiah (29:1-14) concerning the restoration of the gospel and the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.
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.
Manifesto of 1890
Religion; Mormonism
The pronouncement that the Church had officially ended the practice of polygamy.
