Evolution of Temple Endowment Ceremony in Nauvoo

The chapter explores the development of the temple endowment ceremony by Joseph Smith in Nauvoo, with a focus on the introduction and administration of the ordinances before the temple's completion. It discusses the evolution of the ceremony involving key figures like Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, as well as the social context of Nauvoo in 1842. The chapter highlights the early recipients of the endowment and the adaptations made to the ceremony over time.