Join us in Episode 2 of Beyond the Manual as we explore the foundational claims of the Restoration in Latter-day Saint theology. We delve into the First Vision, the need for a Restoration, and the early Christian Church's teachings. How does the modern LDS Church align with its claim to be the "restoration" of the Church established by Jesus Christ?
Highlights from this Episode:
The inspiration of James 1:5–6 in Joseph Smith’s journey.
A closer look at the Restoration Proclamation and its implications.
A critical analysis of the First Vision accounts, their evolution, and the challenges they present.
Restorationist movements of the 19th century and their parallels to the LDS Church.
How well does the LDS Church align with early Christian practices and doctrines?
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References
1 Adam-God Doctrine Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, vol. 1, p. 50 (April 9, 1852).
2 Eternal Progression Lorenzo Snow, Biography and Family Record of Lorenzo Snow (1884), p. 46; Joseph Smith, King Follett Discourse, History of the Church, vol. 6, p. 305-306.
3 Eve as One of God's Wives Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, vol. 1, p. 50 (April 9, 1852).
4 Jesus Was Married Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, vol. 13, p. 309 (October 6, 1870); Orson Hyde, Journal of Discourses, vol. 4, p. 259 (March 18, 1855); Jedediah M. Grant, Journal of Discourses, vol. 1, p. 345 (August 7, 1853).
5 Priesthood and Temple Ban for Black Members Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, vol. 7, p. 290-291 (October 9, 1859).
6 Black Members Receiving the Priesthood Only After Others Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, vol. 2, p. 143 (February 5, 1852).
7 Black Members and Recapture into Servitude Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, vol. 1, p. 111 (January 23, 1852); Brigham Young, Territorial Legislature, Act in Relation to Service (February 4, 1852).
8 Interracial Marriage Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, vol. 10, p. 110 (March 8, 1863); Spencer W. Kimball, General Conference (October 1965).
9 Doctrine About Women: Blessings, Roles, and Equal Status Joseph Smith, History of the Church, vol. 4, p. 604 (March 17, 1842); Eliza R. Snow, Woman’s Exponent (June 1, 1884).
10 Skin Becoming Lightened Through Faithfulness Spencer W. Kimball, General Conference (October 1960).
11 Eternal Gender Roles The Family: A Proclamation to the World (1995), issued by Gordon B. Hinckley.
12 Changes to the Endowment Ceremony Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, vol. 2, p. 31 (February 6, 1853).
13 Second Anointing Joseph Smith, History of the Church, vol. 5, p. 139 (May 4, 1842).
14 Baptism for the Dead Joseph Smith, Doctrine and Covenants, Section 124:29-31.
15 First Vision Narratives Joseph Smith’s 1838 First Vision Account, Pearl of Great Price, Joseph Smith—History 1:16-20.
16 Teaching of the Lost Ten Tribes Orson Pratt, Journal of Discourses, vol. 18, p. 68 (July 25, 1875).
17 Lectures on Faith Lectures on Faith (1835).
18 Ancestry of Native Americans Book of Mormon, Introduction (pre-2006).
19 Prophecy on the Redemption of Zion Joseph Smith, Doctrine and Covenants, Section 57:1-3.
20 Hill Cumorah as the Location of the Final Battle Oliver Cowdery, Messenger and Advocate, vol. 1, no. 10 (July 1835), Letter VII.
21 End of Days Joseph Smith, Doctrine and Covenants, Section 45:26-27.
22 The Global Flood Joseph Fielding Smith, Doctrines of Salvation, vol. 1, p. 121.
23 Evolution Joseph Fielding Smith, Man: His Origin and Destiny (1954).
24 Christ Visiting Missouri Joseph Smith, Doctrine and Covenants, Section 84:2-4.
25 Polygamy Joseph Smith, Doctrine and Covenants, Section 132.
26 The United Order Joseph Smith, Doctrine and Covenants, Section 104:1.
27 Word of Wisdom Joseph Smith, Doctrine and Covenants, Section 89:1-21.
