

061 Temple Work Without Temples
8 snips Apr 30, 2024
Discover how early Latter-day Saints continued temple work without physical temples, using unique buildings like the Endowment House and facing government legislation. Explore the evolution of temple work post Joseph Smith's death, the challenges of temple construction, and the significance of priesthood roles for women. Delve into temple ordinances in early Utah, Wilford Woodruff's work for historical figures, visitations from the dead, and navigating threats to church properties under federal pressure.
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Ensign Peak Endowment
- Addison Pratt received his endowment on Ensign Peak in 1849 because he'd missed the Nauvoo endowment.
- This peak, north of Salt Lake City, served as a temporary temple site.
Council House as Multi-Purpose Building
- The Council House in Salt Lake City, used from 1849-1854, had multiple purposes, including endowments.
- Women actively officiated in ordinances, demonstrating the temple priesthood in action.
Early Sealings and Endowments
- Endowments and sealings were viewed as somewhat separate ceremonies in the early Utah period.
- Sealings were often performed in offices and other non-temple locations by Church leaders.