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The Nauvoo Temple: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast

Episode 1 — A New City, a New Temple

Oct 5, 2021
Experts Brent Rogers, Matthew Godfrey, and Alex Smith discuss the origins of the Nauvoo Temple, persecution in Missouri, refuge in Quincy, challenges of early settlers in Nauvoo, and the vision for the thriving port city Joseph Smith envisioned.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Nauvoo Temple represented a sacred space for spiritual connection and community devotion.
  • Incorporating Nauvoo as a city safeguarded the religious freedom and rights of the Latter-day Saints.

Deep dives

Building of the Nauvoo Temple

The construction of the Nauvoo Temple in Illinois symbolized more than just a landmark for the Latter-day Saints. It represented a sacred space for worship and spiritual connection. Despite limited knowledge of the temple's significance at the start, the community devoted significant time, labor, and resources to its realization. The temple served as a focal point for religious devotion and unity among the Latter-day Saints, showcasing their commitment to deepening their relationship with God through communal effort and sacrifice.

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