Church History Matters

054 The Beginnings of LDS Temple Worship

Mar 12, 2024

Exploring the development of LDS temple worship, the podcast discusses Joseph Smith's understanding, the meaning of endowment, early temple builds, and a prophecy in D&C 84. Delving into the significance of temples in LDS history, the evolution of temple theology, and unique aspects of the Kirtland Endowment.

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LDS Temples are crucial to the Restoration's mission, highlighting Joseph Smith's prophetic achievements.

Understanding the history and significance of temple ordinances is important for LDS members.

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Latter-day Saint Temples at the Heart of Restoration

Latter-day Saint Temples are highlighted as central to the Restoration, symbolizing the pinnacle of Joseph Smith's prophetic career. A new series explores the development of Temple worship, delving into questions about temple-centric missions, the term 'endowment,' and the historical significance of temple construction.

Keeping Sacred Things Sacred while Promoting Discussion

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Preparation Enhances Temple Experience

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Intro

2min

Significance of LDS Temples in the Restoration

11min

The Evolution of Temple Theology in Early LDS History

17min

The Command to Gather to Ohio and the Revelation of the Endowment

2min

Origins of LDS Temple Worship

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Early LDS Temple Building and Prophecies

12min

Exploring the Unique Nature of the Kirtland Endowment

2min

Temples: It’s difficult to overestimate their importance in the Latter-day Saint movement. In fact, it could be said that what is accomplished inside Latter-day Saint Temples is at the beating heart of the purposes of the Restoration.

In today’s episode of Church History Matters we begin a new series exploring the Development of Latter-day Saint Temple worship. We’re starting at the very beginning and probing questions such as, how early on did Joseph Smith understand the temple-centric nature of his prophetic mission? What is the meaning of the word “endowment”? Which was the first temple commanded to be built in our day, and which temple was actually built first? How are we to make sense of what appears to be a failed prophecy in D&C 84 about the building of the Missouri temple in the first generation of the Church?

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