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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auxiliary board

Religion; Mormonism

A small group of Church members called to help leaders of Church auxiliary organizations, such as Relief Society or Sunday School, at both the stake and the general Church administrative levels.

elder brother

Religion; Mormonism

A name or title of Jesus Christ, the firstborn of all Heavenly Father's spirit children.

area

Religion; Mormonism

A geographical ecclesiastical unit of the Church consisting of several regions and presided over by a president, who is a General Authority.

A metaphorical description of the feeling that sometimes attends the enveloping Spirit of the Lord, particularly when one understands God's words through the influence of the Holy Ghost (Luke 24:32; ...

brass plates

Religion; Mormonism

A record spoken of in the Book of Mormon, which was similar to the Old Testament, written on plates of brass, containing many writings of the prophets (1 Ne. 5:10-16); brought by Lehi and his family ...