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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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).

Michael

Religion; Mormonism

The archangel, identified in LDS teachings as Adam.

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.