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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Ancestral File™

Religion; Mormonism

A computerized system of genealogical information that links names of individuals into pedigrees, showing their ancestors and descendants.

Ancient of Days

Religion; Mormonism

A term used in Daniel 7:9, identified by revelation to Joseph Smith as Adam.

active in the Church

Religion; Mormonism

Refers to regular attendance at meetings, observance of the principles of the gospel, and acceptance of Church callings. (See Activity in the Church home page)

Adam

Religion; Mormonism

The first man. Latter-day Saints view him as one of the greatest and noblest of all men.

Adamic language

Religion; Mormonism

A perfect spoken and written language given by God to Adam.

The place (in what is now Daviess County, Missouri) where Adam gathered and blessed his posterity before his death; a locale where a future priesthood meeting will be held just previous to Christ's ...

Aaronic Priesthood

Religion; Mormonism

The lesser priesthood of the Church, consisting of the offices of deacon, teacher, priest, and bishop. Holders of this priesthood attend to temporal affairs of the Church (cf. Melchizedek ...