

063 Temple Q&R with Dr. Richard Bennett
9 snips May 14, 2024
Dr. Richard Bennett, temple studies expert, discusses the Holy of Holies, meanings of 'seal,' changes in wearing garments, and reconciling covenants in endowment ceremony. Reveals insights on temple consciousness evolution, historical perspectives on temple work, delays in adding revelations to Doctrine and Covenants, and balancing academic rigor with spiritual depth in church history writing.
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Holy of Holies
- The Holy of Holies is a sacred topic discussed by Richard Bennett.
- He mentions its presence in Salt Lake and St. George Temples, referencing scriptural and historical examples like the Kirtland Temple attic and Nauvoo Temple.
Sealing
- Sealing has two meanings: priesthood authority and Holy Ghost ratification.
- The Holy Ghost's sealing is crucial for eternal life, as explained in Doctrine and Covenants 132.
Garment Adaptations
- Early church members, including Joseph Smith, sometimes removed garments for practical reasons.
- Pioneers also adapted due to weather, showing exceptions within the principle.