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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Presiding Bishop

Religion; Mormonism

A General Authority under the First Presidency who directs the temporal affairs of the Church, assisted by two counselors; together they compose the Presiding Bishopric.

plural marriage

Religion; Mormonism

The doctrine that a man may be authorized by revelation from God through the living prophet to have more than one living wife.

mormons

Religion; Mormonism

Unofficial terms for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members; members prefer to use the official name of the Church and to be referred to as Latter-day Saints.

scriptures

Religion; Mormonism

The canonized Latter-day Saint scriptures: Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. (The latter three, when bound under one cover, are often called the "Triple ...