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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Mormonism

(1) A priesthood bearer's "priesthood lineage," that is, a sequential listing of ordinations tracing one's own priesthood authority through priesthood leaders to the apostles and Jesus Christ. (See ...

Light of Christ

Religion; Mormonism

The power of Christ infused in all creation.

Levitical Priesthood

Religion; Mormonism

The lesser priesthood. (See also Aaronic Priesthood. )

laying on of hands

Religion; Mormonism

The placing of hands by those holding priesthood authority on the head of a member to confer authority, office, calling, or blessing.

Latter-day Saint

Religion; Mormonism

A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Lamanites

Religion; Mormonism

(1) An Israelite people in the Book of Mormon, descendants of Joseph of Egypt through Lehi and Ishmael; (2) today, many American Indians. (See Book of Mormon Peoples)