Prophetic Authority : Democratic Hierarchy and the Mormon Priesthood /

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"Religious authority has long been a central concern for religious traditions. This is especially the case for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Indeed, the Mormon tradition's emphasis on prophetic authority makes them unique within American religious culture. This book will...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: MacKay, Michael Hubbard (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Urbana, Chicago, and Springfield : University of Illinois Press, [2020]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Prophets (Mormon theology)
Authority > Religious aspects > Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Priesthood > Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
RELIGION / General
Sacerdoce > Église de Jesus-Christ des saints des derniers jours > Histoire.
Autorite > Aspect religieux > Église de Jesus-Christ des saints des derniers jours > Histoire.
Priesthood > Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints > History.
Authority > Religious aspects > Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints > History.
Prophets (Mormon theology) > History.
History.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : antebellum religious authority and the development of Mormon priesthood
  • Prophetic authority : the prophet of the burned-over district
  • Authority, baptism, and angelic restoration
  • Apostleship and the authority of change
  • Church : materializing authority and ordaining the prophet
  • The development of Mormon priesthood
  • The Kingdom of God : the authority of Peter, James, and John
  • Calculating salvation : priesthood practice and Mormon ritual
  • Epilogue : the fullness of the priesthood.

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