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The Nauvoo Temple: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast

Episode 3 — A Welding Link

Oct 7, 2021
Experts Alex Baugh and Brett Dowdle discuss Joseph Smith's revelations on proxy baptisms and the impact of apostolic missions to Great Britain. They highlight the importance of baptism for the dead, the construction of the Nauvoo Temple, and the evolution of proxy baptism practices within the Latter-day Saints community.
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Quick takeaways

  • Proxy baptisms for deceased relatives emphasized family connections and became integral to Nauvoo Temple.
  • Meticulous record-keeping of proxy baptisms served as a symbolic link between generations and emphasized spiritual significance.

Deep dives

Introduction of Baptisms for the Dead in Nauvoo

In Nauvoo, the introduction of proxy baptism for the deceased marked a pivotal moment for Latter -day Saints. This practice, revealed by Joseph Smith, allowed members to act as proxies for their deceased relatives to ensure their salvation. The initial instance of proxy baptism by Jane Nyman for her deceased son set the stage for this significant doctrinal development. The practice emphasized the importance of family connections in the Kingdom of Heaven and became inseparable from the construction of the Nauvoo Temple.

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