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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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Mormonism

Book of Mormon

Religion; Mormonism

An account of ancient inhabitants of the Western Hemisphere, recorded on gold plates and translated by Joseph Smith. The record contains both a history of the people and the fulness of the ...

Book of Commandments

Religion; Mormonism

The earliest published collection of revelations to Joseph Smith; a predecessor to the Doctrine and Covenants.

Book of Abraham

Religion; Mormonism

Writings of Abraham, revealed to Joseph Smith. The Book of Abraham is one of the books in the Pearl of Great Price.

bishopric

Religion; Mormonism

A bishop and his two counselors.

Babylon

Religion; Mormonism

A term symbolic of worldliness.

Articles of Faith

Religion; Mormonism

Thirteen concise statements of LDS belief written by Joseph Smith in the Wentworth Letter.

apostolic Church

Religion; Mormonism

The Church presided over by the Twelve Apostles following the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ.

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