Church History Matters 055 The Kirtland Endowment: What it Was and Why it Matters
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Mar 19, 2024 Delve into the intriguing origins of Latter-day Saint temple worship, explore the spiritual experiences at the Kirtland Temple, unveil the mystery of Elias and the keys of gathering Israel, and discover the ongoing impact of the Kirtland Endowment on temple ordinances.
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New Jerusalem's Importance
- Early Latter-day Saint controversies, like the 'higher and page revelations', centered around the location of the New Jerusalem.
- The New Jerusalem's significance was tied to the temple, exciting early church members.
Gathering to Ohio
- Converts in Kirtland, Ohio, prompted Sidney Rigdon and Edward Partridge to meet Joseph Smith.
- This led to the commandment for New York Saints to gather in Ohio (Doctrine and Covenants 37).
Reasons for Gathering
- Doctrine and Covenants 38 gives two reasons for gathering to Ohio: receiving the law of consecration and being 'endowed with power from on high'.
- The term 'endowment' here signifies a gift of power, not a specific ceremony.