NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Mormonism and Judaism

Latter-day Saints believe themselves to be either direct descendants of the House of Israel, or adopted into it. As such, Judaism is foundational to the history of Mormonism; Jews are looked upon as a covenant people of God, held in high esteem, and are respected in the Mormon faith system. The LDS church is consequently very philo-Semitic by doctrine. Look up Israelite in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... For more general information about religious denominations that follow the teachings of Joseph Smith, Jr. ... Philo-Semitism, Philosemitism, or Semitism is an interest in, respect for the Jewish people, as well as the love of everything Jewish, and the historical significance of Jewish culture and positive impact of Judaism in the history of the world. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Mormon beliefs regarding their membership in the House of Israel are generally rejected both from a theological and cultural stand point by the Jewish community. This concept of claiming membership in the House of Israel produces various interfaith problems. Though conflicts exist, relationships seldom if ever rises to the level of Anti-Semitism or Anti-Mormonism. The Eternal Jew: 1937 German poster. ... An anti-Mormon political cartoon from the late nineteenth century. ...

Background

Mormonism considers itself to be a Christian religion in which Jesus is the promised Messiah and son of God. LDS believe it is necessary to proselyte nonbelievers through an active missionary program. Judaism does not recognize Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah and the active process of proselyting among the Jewish people is rejected. This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ... In Judaism, the Messiah (Hebrew: , Standard Tiberian ; Aramaic: , ; Arabic: , ; the Anointed One) at first meant any person who was anointed with oil on rising to a certain position among the ancient Israelites, at first that of High priest, later that of King and also that of a prophet. ...

Tzitzit or tzitzis (Ashkenazi) (Hebrew: Biblical ×¦×™×¦×ª Modern ×¦×™×¦×™×ª) are fringes or tassels worn by observant Jews on the corners of four-cornered garments, including the tallit (prayer shawl). ...

Scriptural teaching about Jews and the House of Israel

The Book of Mormon, part of the scripture of Latter-day Saints, on its title page states that its purpose is "the convincing of the Jew and the Gentile that Jesus is the Christ." However, it contains a specific condemnation of Anti-Semitism: The Eternal Jew: 1937 German poster. ...

The Doctrine and Covenants, a collection of canonized prophecies of Joseph Smith and other Mormon leaders, contains prophecies regarding the return of the Jews to the land of Israel: Joseph Smith redirects here. ...

The Book of Mormon also calls for Jews to repent and accept Jesus Christ but also emphasizes that the Jews remain the Lord's chosen people with whom he has made a covenant.

Mormon claims of House of Israel descent

Mormons consider themselves to be the descendants of the Biblical Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (also known as "Israel") or adoptees into the House of Israel, and contemporary Mormons use the terms "House of Israel" and "House of Joseph" to refer to themselves. The Patriarchs, known as the Avot in Hebrew, are Abraham, his son Isaac and his grandson Jacob. ... For other uses, see Abraham (name) and Abram (disambiguation). ... Sacrifice of Isaac, a detail from the sarcophagus of the Roman consul Junius Bassus, ca. ... This article is about Jacob in the Hebrew Bible. ...

The Book of Mormon tells of a family of the Tribe of Manasseh that migrated from Jerusalem to an unknown location in the Americas. According to Mormon doctrine, this migration fulfilled the prophecy of Jacob on his son, Joseph: "Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall: Genesis 49:22 It also tells of a group from the Tribe of Judah who also came to the Americas, after its capture by Babylon around 600 B.C.E. The Book of Mormon[1] is one of the sacred texts of the Latter Day Saint movement. ... The Tribe of Manasseh (Hebrew alphabet ×žÖ°× Ö·×©Ö¶Ö¼××”, Samaritan Hebrew Manatch, Standard Hebrew MÉ™naÅ¡Å¡e, Tiberian Hebrew MÉ™naÅ¡Å¡eh: from × ×©× ×™ naÅ¡Å¡ÄnÃ® who makes to forget) is one of the Hebrew tribes, which the Bible says was founded by Manasseh, the son of Joseph. ... World map showing the Americas CIA political map of the Americas The Americas are the lands of the Western hemisphere or New World, consisting of the continents of North America[1] and South America with their associated islands and regions. ... Topics in Christianity Movements Â· Denominations Â· Other religions Ecumenism Â· Preaching Â· Prayer Music Â· Liturgy Â· Calendar Symbols Â· Art Â· Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul Â· Church Fathers Constantine Â· Athanasius Â· Augustine Anselm Â· Aquinas Â· Palamas Â· Luther Calvin Â· Wesley Arius Â· Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury Â· Catholic Pope Coptic Pope Â· Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box: Note: Judaism... The Tribe of Judah (Hebrew: ×™Ö°×”×•Ö¼×“Ö¸×”, Praise; Standard Hebrew , Tiberian Hebrew ) is one of the Hebrew tribes, founded by Judah, son of Jacob(Israel). ...

The official position of Latter-day Saints is that those who have accepted Mormonism or are a part of the Latter Day Saint movement are primarily from the House of Joseph. Adherents believe they are members of one of the tribes of Israel, either by blood lineage or by adoption, when the recipient is not a literal descendant of Jacob, also known as Israel. Latter-day Saints believe that all of the tribes exist within their numbers, though not every tribe in every country. Ephraim and Manasseh are by far the two largest tribes in the LDS Church. Some Latter-day Saint patriarchs believe the one country to have the most confirmed coexisting tribes is Mongolia, missing only the Tribe of Zebulun.^[3] A Latter-day Saint is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and should not to be confused with the different, though similar term Latter Day Saint. ... The Latter Day Saint movement (a subset of Restorationism) is a group of religious denominations and adherents who follow at least some of the teachings and revelations of Joseph Smith, Jr. ... This article is about Jacob in the Hebrew Bible. ... In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and other Mormon denominations, a patriarchal blessing (also called an evangelists blessing) is a special blessing or ordinance given by a patriarch (evangelist) to a church member. ... This entry incorporates text from Eastons Bible Dictionary, 1897, with some modernisation. ...

Tribal affiliation is not usually discussed in every day LDS life, and all members, regardless of tribal affiliation, worship together. The knowledge of ones tribal affiliation is usually only shared with their immediate family.

In modern Jewish culture, by contrast, it is generally accepted that knowledge of individual tribal affiliation has been lost to antiquity (despite Mormon claims to the contrary), except in the case of Levites and Cohens, where such knowledge is relevant to religious practice. Some Jewish families, however, hold family traditions of descent from certain tribes. The Sephardi Chief Rabbinate of Israel has recognized the Beta Israel of Ethiopia as the Tribe of Dan, and the Bene Menashe of India as the Tribe of Menasseh. The Bene Israel of India and the Lemba tribe of Africa claim descent from Kohenim - according to a government report, these claims are supported by DNA analysis.^[4] Sephardim (×¡×¤×¨×“×™, Standard Hebrew SÉ™fardi, Tiberian Hebrew ardÃ®; plural Sephardim: ×¡×¤×¨×“×™×, Standard Hebrew Sfaradim, Tiberian Hebrew ) are a subgroup of Jews, generally defined in contrast to Ashkenazim and/or . ... The Beta Israel (Geez á‰¤á‰°á¡ áŠ¥áˆµáˆ«áŠ¤áˆ BÄ“ta IsrÄÄ“l, modern BÄ“te IsrÄÄ“l; â€Ž), also known by the term Falasha (Amharic for Exiles or Strangers, as they were called by non-Jewish Ethiopians â€” a term that is considered pejorative) are Jews of Ethiopian origin. ... The Bnei Menashe (Children of Menasseh, Hebrew ×‘× ×™ ×ž× ×©×”) are a group of an estimated 9,000 Jews from Indias northeastern states of Manipur and Mizoram, claiming descent from the Ten Lost Tribes, specifically, from the tribe of Menasseh (Menashe, in Hebrew). ... The Bene Israel (Hebrew: Sons of Israel) are a group of Jews who migrated in the nineteenth century from west Maharashtra to the nearby Indian cities, primarily Mumbai, but also to Pune, Ahmadabad, and Karachi (Karachi later became a part of Pakistan). ... The Lemba or Lembaa are a group of people numbering 70,000 in southern Africa. ... It has been suggested that Aaronites be merged into this article or section. ... The structure of part of a DNA double helix Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is a nucleic acid molecule that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms. ...

The position of Jews with regard to Mormons is similar to Jewish feelings about other Christian groups— while peaceful coexistence is strongly desired, attempts at conversion are considered inappropriate and unwanted.^[5] Jews do not, in general, accept Mormon claims with regard to Mormon descent from, or membership in, the tribes of ancient Israel.

Jewish symbolism in Mormonism

The LDS Church includes among its traditional symbols the Star of David, which has been in use among Jews since at least the 13th century^[6]. For the LDS Church, it represents among other things the divine Israelite covenant, Israelite regathering, and affinity with the Jews, and is prominently depicted in a stained glass window in the landmark Salt Lake Assembly Hall. Download high resolution version (816x616, 86 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Download high resolution version (816x616, 86 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The Assembly Hall in 2002 Detail showing Star of David Temple Square in 1897; Assembly Hall to the far left Inside Assembly Hall The Salt Lake Assembly Hall is one of the buildings owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the southwest corner of Temple... This article is about a Jewish symbol. ... A covenant, in its most general sense, is a solemn promise to do or not do something specified. ... Strictly speaking, stained glass is glass that has been painted with silver stain and then fired. ... The Assembly Hall in 2002 Detail showing Star of David Temple Square in 1897; Assembly Hall to the far left Inside Assembly Hall The Salt Lake Assembly Hall is one of the buildings owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the southwest corner of Temple...

Calendar

While not a central part of Mormon belief, Mormon scholars have pointed out that several major events in early Mormon history fall on Jewish holidays, either by divine design or coincidence. (It should be noted that Jewish holidays can last from two to eight days, and that "Erev" signifies the day before the holiday begins). The following date correlations have been provided by members of the Mormon church: Jewish holiday, (or Yom Tom or chag or taanit in Hebrew) is a day that is holy to the Jewish people according to Judaism and is usually derived from the Hebrew Bible, specifically the Torah, and in some cases established by the rabbis in later eras. ...

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Mormons and Jews

LDS assert peaceful coexistence with the Jewish people, whom they recognize as Israelites who simply never lost the knowledge that they are Israelites. The Church is consequently very philo-Semitic by doctrine, and the Jewish people are generally held in high esteem; they are looked upon as a covenant people of God. Philo-Semitism, Philosemitism, or Semitism is an interest in, respect for the Jewish people, as well as the love of everything Jewish, and the historical significance of Jewish culture and positive impact of Judaism in the history of the world. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Latter-day Saint places of worship are frequently offered to Jews for their use in religious observances or celebrations^{[citation needed]}. According to Orthodox interpretations of Jewish law, however, a Jew is forbidden from entering another religion's place of worship for most purposes^[7] Halakha (הלכה in Hebrew or Halakhah, Halacha, Halachah) is the collective corpus of Jewish law, custom and tradition regulating all aspects of behavior. ...

Jews in Utah

The first Jewish cemetery in Salt Lake City, Utah, was on land donated by the LDS church, and the first Reform temple in Salt Lake was funded by the LDS Church. The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Salt Lake Citys top tourist draw. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Reform Judaism can refer to (1) the largest denomination of American Jews and its sibling movements in other countries, (2) a branch of Judaism in the United Kingdom, and (3) the historical predecessor of the American movement that originated in 19th-century Germany. ... A synagogue (from , transliterated synagogÄ“, assembly; beit knesset, house of assembly; or beit tefila, house of prayer, shul; , esnoga) is a Jewish house of worship. ...

The fourth Governor of Utah was Simon Bamberger, a Jew, who noted that the only place a Jew was a Gentile was in Utah. He won the respect of antagonistic Norwegian Mormon immigrants after observing that fact, and later of Mormons throughout the state. Anti-Semitic publications denouncing Bamberger and exaggerating his nose were denounced by leaders of the community and Church at that time. B. H. Roberts, a Mormon politician and church leader, supported Bamberger's campaign wholeheartedly. List of Utah Governors Heber M. Wells Republican 1896-1905 John C. Cutler Republican 1905-1909 William Spry Republican 1909-1917 Simon Bamberger Democrat 1917-1921 Charles R. Mabey Republican 1921-1925 George H. Dern Democrat 1925-1933 Henry H. Blood Democrat 1933-1941 Herbert B. Maw Democrat 1941-1949... Simon Bamberger (born Feb. ... The word gentile is an anglicised version of the Latin word gentilis, meaning of or belonging to a clan or tribe. ... Brigham Henry Roberts (March 13, 1857 _ September 27, 1933) was born in Warrington, a manufacturing town of Lancashire, England. ...

Baptism for the dead

A longtime practice of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been to vicariously baptize their ancestors, both direct lineal ancestors and related lines. This stems from the LDS belief that all individuals must receive all saving ordinances to achieve exaltation. To receive the ordinances of baptism and other temple ordinances does not make an individual a Mormon, but rather allows them the option of accepting said ordinances performed on their behalf. From time to time zealous Latter-day Saint genealogists have submitted the names of other prominent individuals, including at one point the Holocaust's Jewish victims and others. Official Church policy states that Church members submit the names of their own relatives for these type of ordinances, and requires that permission of the closest living relative be obtained for any Baptism that is to be performed for deceased individuals born within the last 95 years.^[8] However, some Baptisms were done for Holocaust victims, without proper approval or permission. When this information became public, it generated vocal criticism of the LDS Church from Jewish groups, who found this ritual to be insulting and insensitive (attempting to contact the dead is forbidden under Jewish law, as one of the 613 basic commandments). Partly as a result of public pressure, Church leaders in 1995 promised to put into place new policies that would help stop the practice, unless specifically requested or approved by relatives of the victims.^[9] For other uses, see Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (disambiguation). ... Genealogy is the study and tracing of family pedigrees. ... â€œShoahâ€ redirects here. ... For other uses, see Jew (disambiguation). ... Main article: Mitzvah 613 Mitzvot or 613 Commandments (Hebrew: â€Ž transliterated as Taryag mitzvot; TaRYaG is the acronym for the numeric value of 613) are a list of commandments from God in the Torah. ...

In late 2002, information surfaced that members of the Church had not stopped this practice despite directives from the Church leadership to its members, and criticism from Jewish groups began again. The Simon Wiesenthal Center, Los Angeles, is on record as opposing the vicarious baptism of Holocaust victims. Rabbi Marvin Hier of the Center said: "If these people did not contact the Mormons themselves, the adage should be: Don't call me, I'll call you. With the greatest of respect to them, we do not think they are the exclusive arbitrators of who is saved." Recently Church leaders have agreed to meet with leaders of the World Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors. The Simon Wiesenthal Center The Simon Wiesenthal Center is an international Jewish organization that declares itself to be a human rights group dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust by fostering tolerance and understanding through community involvement, educational outreach and social action. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... Rabbi Marvin Hier (* 1939 in New York) is the dean and founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, its Museum of Tolerance and of Moriah, the Centers film division. ...

In December 2002, independent researcher Helen Radkey published a report showing that the Church's 1995 promise to remove Jewish Nazi victims from its International Genealogical Index was not sufficient; her research of the Church's database uncovered the names of about 19,000 who had a 40 to 50 percent chance of having "the potential to be Holocaust victims...in Russia, Poland, France, and Austria."

Genealogist Bernard Kouchel conducted a search of the International Genealogical Index, and discovered that many well-known Jews have been vicariously baptized, including Rashi, Maimonides, Albert Einstein, Menachem Begin, Irving Berlin, Marc Chagall, and Gilda Radner. Some permissions may have been obtained, but there is currently no system in place to verify that these permissions were obtained, which has angered many in various religious and cultural communities. A 16th-century depiction of Rashi Note: For the astrological concept, see Rashi - the signs. ... Commonly used image indicating one artists conception of Maimonidess appearance Maimonides (March 30, 1135 or 1138â€“December 13, 1204) was a Jewish rabbi, physician, and philosopher in Spain, Morocco and Egypt during the Middle Ages. ... â€œEinsteinâ€ redirects here. ... (â€Ž, August 16, 1913 â€“ March 9, 1992) was a Jewish-Polish head of the Zionist underground group the Irgun, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and the first Likud Prime Minister of Israel. ... Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888 â€“ September 22, 1989) was an American composer and lyricist, one of the most prodigious and famous American songwriters in history. ... Marc Chagall as photographed in 1941 by Carl Van Vechten. ... Gilda Susan Radner (28 June 1946 â€“ 20 May 1989) was an American comedienne and actress, best known for her five years as part of the original cast of the NBC comedy series Saturday Night Live. ...

In 2004, Schelly Talalay Dardashti, Jewish genealogy columnist for The Jerusalem Post, noted that Jews, even those with no Mormon descendants, are being rebaptized after being removed from the rolls. In an interview, D. Todd Christofferson, a church official, told The New York Times that it was not feasible for the church to continuously monitor the archives to ensure that no new Jewish names appear. The agreement referred to above did not place this type of responsibility on the centralized Church leadership.

On April 11, 2005, Jewish and Mormon officials met and created a joint Jewish/Mormon committee with the goal of preventing future issues. The committee will attempt to determine how the names kept getting on the list, and how the problem can be solved. Jews will have their names removed from the vast LDS genealogy database, and any new names of deceased Jews will require approval from both Jewish and Mormon members of the committee. is the 101st day of the year (102nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

It should be acknowledged here that many, if not all, of the proxy baptisms since 2002 for Jews without Latter-day Saint descendants may have been performed against church policy at the whim of individual members, because there is neither notification to or acknowledgement within the temple of the race or the religion of any deceased individual being served.

Jewish Mormons

If a member of the LDS Church has an established Jewish heritage, and a lineage within Judah, Benjamin or Levi, that person is considered by Latter-day Saints to be a Jewish member within the church. Members of tribes other than that of Judah, Benjamin or Levi are considered to be Israelite members within the church. Gentile converts and their descendants are considered adoptees into the household of Israel, and thereby adopted Israelites. The word gentile is an anglicised version of the Latin word gentilis, meaning of or belonging to a clan or tribe. ...

The LDS Bible Dictionary defines the word "Jew" as a citizen of the Southern kingdom of Judah, as distinguished from persons belonging to the Northern kingdom of Israel.^[10] (Compare Who is a Jew? for the Jewish definition). Although it has become customary to use the word Jew to refer to all the descendants of Jacob, Mormons believe the term is correctly limited to those of the kingdom of Judah or, more especially today, those of the tribe of Judah. Thus all Jews are Israelites, but not all Israelites are Jews, inasmuch as there are descendants of the other tribes of Israel upon the earth. (Cf. 2 Ne. 33:8.) Who is a Jew? (â€Ž) is a commonly considered question that addresses the question of Jewish identity. ...

The earliest occurrence in the Tanakh is in 2 Kings 16:6, about 740 BC, thereby predating the Nephite emigration from Jerusalem by some 140 years. For the musical collective, see Tanakh (band). ... In the Book of Mormon, the Nephites are a people descended from or associated with Nephi, a prophet who, according to the text, left Jerusalem at the urging of God in 600 BC[1] and traveled with his family to the Western Hemisphere, arriving in the Americas circa 589 BC... For other uses, see Jerusalem (disambiguation). ...

When discussing Judaism in relation to Mormonism, Latter-day Saints generally refer to members of the LDS faith as Joseph, and the Jewish faith as Judah, thus reinforcing the tribal connection.

Holidays celebrated by many "LDS Jews" include Christmas, Easter, Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Hanukkah. For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ... This article is about the Christian festival. ... This article is about the Jewish holiday. ... Shavuot, also spelled Shavuos (Hebrew: ×©×‘×•×¢×•×ª (Israeli Heb. ... Look up Rosh Hashanah in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Yom Kippur (Hebrew:×™×•Ö¹× ×›Ö´Ö¼×¤Ö¼×•Ö¼×¨ ) is a Jewish holiday, known in English as the Day of Atonement. ... Grand Rabbi Israel Abraham Portugal of Skulen Hasidism lighting Hanukkah lights Hanukkah (â€Ž, also spelled Chanukah), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday beginning on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may fall anytime from late November to late December. ...

Mormons and the State of Israel

Mormons, generally but not exclusively, are largely pro-Israel. Mormons, as well as many Jews, are also in favor of peaceful coexistence between Jews and non-Jewish (Muslim and/or Christian) Arabs in the Holy Land. The LDS people consider non-Jewish Arabs to be children of Abraham. There is also a collection of Hadith called Sahih Muslim A Muslim (Arabic: Ù…Ø³Ù„Ù…, Persian: Mosalman or Mosalmon Urdu: Ù…Ø³Ù„Ù…Ø§Ù†, Turkish: MÃ¼slÃ¼man, Albanian: Mysliman, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of the religion of Islam. ... For other uses, see Abraham (name) and Abram (disambiguation). ...

Mormons in Israel

The LDS church has two congregations in Israel. These are the Galilee Branch in Tiberias and the Jerusalem Branch in Jerusalem.^[11] Hebrew ×˜×‘×¨×™×” (Standard) Teverya Arabic Ø·Ø¨Ø±ÙŠØ© Government City District North Population 39 900 (a) Jurisdiction 10 000 dunams (10 kmÂ²) Tiberias (British English: ; American English: ; Hebrew: , Tverya; Arabic: , abariyyah) is a town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, Lower Galilee, Israel. ... For other uses, see Jerusalem (disambiguation). ...

Mormons do not proselytize in the area and the membera are discouraged from proselyting. There are legal restrictions in Israel concerning this issue. Proselyte, from the Koine Greek Ï€ÏÎ¿ÏƒÎ®Î»Ï…Ï„Î¿Ï‚/proselytos, is used in the Septuagint for stranger, i. ...

Descendants of Israelites who can verify a claim to that descent (genetically or religiously, including in some cases relatives of Jews who are not themselves Jewish) are allowed by the Israeli government to immigrate to Israel under the Law of Return. Mormon theological claims of descent are not considered a sufficient basis for immigration under the Law of Return. (See Operation Moses, Lemba, and Daniel Rona.) The Law of Return (Hebrew: ×—×•×§ ×”×©×‘×•×ª, hok ha-shvut) is Israeli legislation that allows Jews and those with Jewish parents or grandparents, and spouses of the aforementioned, to settle in Israel and gain citizenship. ... Operation Moses, named after the biblical figure Moses, was the covert removal of Ethiopian Jews (known as Beta Israel) from Sudan during a famine in 1984. ... The Lemba or Lembaa are a group of people numbering 70,000 in southern Africa. ... Daniel Rona (Hebrew: ×“× ×™××œ ×¨×•× ×”) is a Latter-day Saint (LDS) tour guide and theologian, well known in the LDS community for being the only officially licensed Israeli tour guide with LDS membership. ...

Brigham Young University has a study center in Jerusalem that is active in research and cultural activities (e.g. classical music concerts). Its creation was initially protested by Haredi Jewish groups which claimed, despite Mormon reassurances, that it would be a center of proselytizeing activities - but these soon died down. The courses at the center, attracting students from BYU in the US who wanted to do credit coursework in Israel, were (at least temporarily) suspended due to the security situation.^[12] , Brigham Young University (BYU), located in Provo, Utah, is a private coeducational school completely owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon Church) and run under the auspices of its Church Educational System. ... This article is about Western art music from 1000 AD to the 2000s . ... Haredi or chareidi Judaism is the most theologically conservative form of Orthodox Judaism. ... Proselyte, from the Koine Greek Ï€ÏÎ¿ÏƒÎ®Î»Ï…Ï„Î¿Ï‚/proselytos, is used in the Septuagint for stranger, i. ...

Comparison between Mormonism and Judaism

Nature of God

Although monotheism is a fundamental tenet of Judaism, the Jewish religion arose and was codified during a time when polytheism and idolatry was the norm. In polytheistic religions, gods are typically ascribed human or human/animal bodies (including gender and even race), family relationships, and human failings (including intra-familial struggles, jealousy, revenge, and a whole host of negative human traits). It was the break from this mindset that marked Abraham's founding of the Jewish religion. A basic belief of Judaism, as reiterated in the daily prayer Shema Yisrael, is that God is one. In addition, Judaism does not assume the deity has a human form - God never was, nor will be, a human being.^[13] For the Celtic Frost album, see Monotheist (album) In theology, monotheism (from Greek one and god) is the belief in the existence of one deity, or in the oneness of God. ... Polytheism is belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities. ... The Adoration of the Golden Calf by Nicolas Poussin Idolatry is a major sin in the Abrahamic religions regarding image. ... For other uses, see Abraham (name) and Abram (disambiguation). ... Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew: ×©×ž×¢ ×™×©×¨××œ; Hear, [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is used as a centerpiece of all morning and evening Jewish prayer services and closely echoes the monotheistic message of Judaism. ...

LDS theology maintains that God the Father (Heavenly Father), Jesus Christ (His Son), and the Holy Ghost are three separate and distinct personages who together comprise the Godhead, unified in purpose and heart (John 17:21-23). God the Father and Jesus Christ have tangible, perfected bodies of flesh and bone. The Community of Christ, the second largest denomination derived from the Latter Day Saint movement, has rejected this doctrine and that of the Godhead in favor of Trinitarian theology. Humans are literal children of a Father in Heaven, and through the Atonement of Jesus Christ they can return to Him and be joint-heirs with Christ of all that the Father has (Romans 8:17). Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The Holy Spirit, from the Christian viewpoint, while related to Gods will, is not Gods will personified. ... Mormonism, depending on era and denomination within the Latter Day Saint movement, has accomodated a diverse range of views of the the concept of the Christian Godhead including forms of modalism, binitarianism, tritheism, henotheism, and trinitarianism. ... RLDS redirects here. ... The Latter Day Saint movement (a subset of Restorationism) is a group of religious denominations and adherents who follow at least some of the teachings and revelations of Joseph Smith, Jr. ... Mormonism, depending on era and denomination within the Latter Day Saint movement, has accomodated a diverse range of views of the the concept of the Christian Godhead including forms of modalism, binitarianism, tritheism, henotheism, and trinitarianism. ... This article is about the Christian Trinity. ... For other uses, see Atonement (disambiguation). ...

Jesus

Judaism has no special or particular view of Jesus, and very few texts in Judaism directly refer to or take note of Jesus. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ...

Nature of Jesus

Jesus of Nazareth is not mentioned in Jewish records of the time, and no Jewish religious practice acknowledges or recognizes Jesus as a divine figure. Jewish responsa to Jesus in the modern day takes two paths, addressing the issue of divinity and the issue of Moshiach (the Jewish word for Messiah). With regard to the divinity of Jesus, a basic tenet of Judaism is that God is one; a trinity, even of divine persons, can have no place in the Jewish belief system. Jews also do not believe that God has a physical body or gender; the idea that God might have physical, "begotten" children is therefore absurd to them. In addition, Jews believe that God must be approached directly, without any intermediary. To do otherwise is considered heretical.^[14] With regard to the question of Jesus as the Messiah, there have been many claimants to the title in Jewish history, and none are regarded as having fulfilled the requirements of that role. Jesus, if such a person ever existed, is not considered differently from any of the others. What individual Jews think of Jesus ranges from "never existed," to "irrelevant," to "actually Mithras," to "Jesus never claimed to be a messiah or a prophet." In any case, however, the Jewish Messiah was never expected to be, or described as, anything but an ordinary person.^[15]^[16] Note: This is based on an entry from the 1906 public domain Jewish Encyclopedia The responsa literature, known in Hebrew as Sheelot U-teshuvot (questions and answers), is the body of written decisions and rulings given by rabbis to questions addressed to them. ... The concept of the messiah in Judaism is briefly discussed in the Jewish eschatology entry. ... In Judaism, the Messiah (Hebrew: , Standard Tiberian ; Aramaic: , ; Arabic: , ; the Anointed One) at first meant any person who was anointed with oil on rising to a certain position among the ancient Israelites, at first that of High priest, later that of King and also that of a prophet. ... This article presents an overview of various historically significant Jewish Messiah claimants. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...

According to Mormon beliefs, Jesus Christ was the Only Begotten Son of God the Father. Latter-day Saints identify Jesus with the Old Testament Jehovah (not with God the Father), implying that the Jews' covenant with Jehovah was actually with Jesus. Because of Christ's suffering, death, and resurrection, all mankind is saved from death and will rise again and receive a perfected physical body. Furthermore, the Atonement satisfies the demands of justice; grace, forgiveness, and mercy (i.e. salvation) are extended to all who accept Christ as their personal Savior and become His life-long disciples. A disciple of Christ follows His teachings in humility, with faith, hope, love, charity, and gratitude. Topics in Christianity Movements Â· Denominations Â· Other religions Ecumenism Â· Preaching Â· Prayer Music Â· Liturgy Â· Calendar Symbols Â· Art Â· Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul Â· Church Fathers Constantine Â· Athanasius Â· Augustine Anselm Â· Aquinas Â· Palamas Â· Luther Calvin Â· Wesley Arius Â· Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury Â· Catholic Pope Coptic Pope Â· Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box: Son of... A Latter-day Saint is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and should not to be confused with the different, though similar term Latter Day Saint. ... Topics in Christianity Movements Â· Denominations Â· Other religions Ecumenism Â· Preaching Â· Prayer Music Â· Liturgy Â· Calendar Symbols Â· Art Â· Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul Â· Church Fathers Constantine Â· Athanasius Â· Augustine Anselm Â· Aquinas Â· Palamas Â· Luther Calvin Â· Wesley Arius Â· Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury Â· Catholic Pope Coptic Pope Â· Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box: Note: Judaism... This article is about a reading of the name of God in Hebrew scripture. ... Look up Resurrection in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other uses, see Atonement (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Salvation (disambiguation). ... Look up saviour, savior in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

It is worth noting here that in Latter-day Saint beliefs, the atonement goes so far as to cover everyone who is doing his best to be good (including Jews, Buddhists, etc.), eventually even rescuing the spirits of the wicked from hell. The type of reward they receive, however, depends on the level of their acceptance and obedience.

Jesus as the basis for irreducible difference

Christians - however vast their differences from each other - in one way or another venerate Jesus; and Mormons are in no way an exception to that rule. On the other hand, Jews do not give Jesus any role in their religion (unlike Muslims, who highly respect Jesus as a Prophet, though not as the Son of God). ("Messianic Jews", self-described Jews who do venerate Jesus as God, represent themselves to be Jews who worship Jesus, but are not accepted by any Jewish denominations as Jewish.) A Muslim is a believer in or follower of Islam. ... The Baruch Hashem Messianic Synagogue in Dallas, Texas Theology and Practice Messiah Â· Yeshua Â· Dance Â· Seal Religious Texts Messianic Bible translations Movement leaders & Orgs. ...

Indeed, recognition of Jesus' role was one of the main points on which Christianity and Judaism split off from each other in the first place, and Jewish non-recognition of Jesus as a messiah has been re-iterated during many centuries in which Jewish communities living inside Christian societies came under strong social pressure to accept him - resorting, all too often, to the use of brute force.

In the common Jewish view, an exhortation such as the aforementioned title page to the Book of Mormon, which states as its purpose "the convincing of the Jew and the Gentile that JESUS is the CHRIST," is interpreted as a call for Jews to stop being Jews and give up their basic identity - though this might be far from how Mormons (or other Christians making similar exhortations) see the matter. The Book of Mormon[1] is one of the sacred texts of the Latter Day Saint movement. ...

Up to the present, most Jews regard Jewishness and recognition of Jesus as completely incompatible, and the name of the group "Jews for Jesus" is in the overwhelming Jewish view an oxymoron. While similar groups are also active in Israel, that country's Supreme Court rejected their members' appeal to be recognized as Jews; the court ruled that a person giving Jesus a role in his or her system of religious belief is to be ipso facto accounted a Christian rather than a Jew. That still holds even when such a person was born Jewish, practices all the religious commandments of Judaism without exception, and regards Jesus as a human Messiah without attributing to him any kind of godhead. Jews for Jesus is a Christian [1] evangelical organization which targets Jews for conversion to Christianity. ... Look up oxymoron in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Supreme Court (Hebrew: ×‘×™×ª ×”×ž×©×¤×˜ ×”×¢×œ×™×•×Ÿ, Beit Hamishpat Haelyon ) is at the head of the court system in the State of Israel. ... In Judaism, the Messiah (Hebrew: , Standard Tiberian ; Aramaic: , ; Arabic: , ; the Anointed One) at first meant any person who was anointed with oil on rising to a certain position among the ancient Israelites, at first that of High priest, later that of King and also that of a prophet. ...

This fundamental point seems to be a basic irreducible difference between Jews and Mormons (as between Jews and Christians in general), however well-disposed they might be to each other. It in no way precludes, however, the possibility of good and harmonious relations between the two communities. This is evident, for example, in the considerable success of the dialogue between Jews and Catholics in recent decades. That dialogue needed to -and to a considerable degree succeeded in - overcoming the bitter legacy of numerous persecutions of Jews by Catholics, for example during the Crusades and under the Inquisition. Such a legacy is of course completely absent in the case of Jewish-Mormon relations. This article is about the medieval crusades. ... This article is about the Inquisition by the Roman Catholic Church. ...

Idols

Judaism expressly forbids idolatry in any form, considering it to be a violation of the first commandment. Among observant Jews, this extends to a prohibition on any representation of the human body, particularly in a religious context. The Adoration of the Golden Calf by Nicolas Poussin Idolatry is a major sin in the Abrahamic religions regarding image. ... For other uses, see Ten Commandments (disambiguation). ...

Similar to Judaism, Latter-day Saints do not prescribe to or generally own crucifixes or idols, and do not allow idols or statues at their meeting houses (local wards). An exception is made for statues of an angel blowing a trumpet, commonly identified as Moroni, which are placed on the tallest spire of many of the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, facing eastward. Mormon belief holds that on the night of September 21, 1823, Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith, Jr., who would later become the founder of Mormonism, and told him about the Golden Plates buried in the hill, which was a few miles from Smith's home. A profile of this same statue (Moroni) appears on the cover of some editions of the Book of Mormon. These usages are because The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints identifies Moroni as the angel spoken of in the Book of Revelation 14:6, "having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people." The image of Angel Moroni or a Star of David, worn on an individual, are also considered acceptable. Necklaces, neck ties, pins and charms are available from Deseret Book, an LDS church-owned bookstore. In addition, some church-owned buildings not used for worship also display statues of Jesus. For other uses, see Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (disambiguation). ... is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Joseph Smith redirects here. ... For more general information about religious denominations that follow the teachings of Joseph Smith, Jr. ... An 1893 engraving of Joseph Smith receiving the Golden Plates and the Urim and Thummim from the angel Moroni. ... Visions of John of Patmos, as depicted in the TrÃ¨s Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. ... Deseret Book is the largest Latter-day Saint book publisher and also owns a chain of LDS bookstores in the western United States. ... This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ...

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Prophecy and the Messiahs

Judaism holds that prophecy temporarily ceased after the death of Malachi,^[17] and will be restored with the Messianic Age, whereas Mormons believe that Joseph Smith restored prophecy to the earth from an age of apostasy. Thus they believe that Joseph Smith was a prophet. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (956x693, 81 KB) Summary Photo taken by User:Jiang on December 24, 2005. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (956x693, 81 KB) Summary Photo taken by User:Jiang on December 24, 2005. ... For other uses, see Prophecy (disambiguation). ... For the Northern Irish singer songwriter, see Malachi Cush. ... Joseph Smith redirects here. ... Topics in Christianity Movements Â· Denominations Ecumenism Â· Preaching Â· Prayer Music Â· Liturgy Â· Calendar Symbols Â· Art Â· Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul Â· Church Fathers Constantine Â· Athanasius Â· Augustine Anselm Â· Aquinas Â· Palamas Â· Wycliffe Tyndale Â· Luther Â· Calvin Â· Wesley Arius Â· Marcion of Sinope Pope Â· Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box: The Great Apostasy is...

According to Judaism the Messiah is a regular person from the House of David, who will rebuild the Jewish Temple and bring about a long period of peace, increased moral behavior and prosperity for all nations. This period would lead to the resurrection of the dead in the "end of days".

Mormons believe that during the dedication of the Kirtland Temple (on Pesach I/Easter Sunday, April 3, 1836), Jesus, Moses, Elijah, and Elias appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, restoring the Gospel. They committed to Joseph and Oliver the keys of the gathering of Israel from the four parts of the earth, the leading of the ten tribal families from the north, the administering of the keys of the Abrahamic dispensation, and the keys of sealing powers. (D&C 110:3–4, 7). Passover, also known as Pesach or Pesah (פסח pesaḥ), is a Jewish holiday (lasting seven days in Israel and among some liberal Diaspora Jews, and eight days among other Diaspora Jews) that commemorates the exodus and freedom of the Israelites from Egypt; it is also observed by... Easter (also called Pascha) is generally accounted the most important holiday of the Christian year, observed March or April each year to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead (after his death by crucifixion; see Good Friday), which Christians believe happened at about this time of year, almost two... This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ... Moses with the Tablets, 1659, by Rembrandt This article is about the Biblical figure. ... Elijah, 1638, by JosÃ© de Ribera This article is about the prophet in the Hebrew Bible. ... Look up Elias in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Temples

Solomon's Temple held the Ark of the Covenant in a room of the temple referred to as the Holy of Holies. The presiding high priest would enter into this room, said to contain the Shekhina (the presence of God), once a year on the Yom Kippur. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (453x650, 50 KB)Picture of the Temple, Temple Square, Salt Lake City. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (453x650, 50 KB)Picture of the Temple, Temple Square, Salt Lake City. ... The Salt Lake Temple contains a Holy of Holies. ... The Ark of the Covenant (××¨×•×Ÿ ×”×‘×¨×™×ª in Hebrew: aron habrit) is described in the Hebrew Bible as a sacred container, wherein rested the stone tablets containing the Ten Commandments as well as other sacred Israelite objects. ... A Holy of Holies is the most sacred place within a sacred building. ... Shekinah (שכינה - alternative transliterations Shechinah, Shekhina, Shechina) is the English spelling of the Hebrew language word that means the glory or radiance of God, or God resting in his house or Tabernacle amongst his people. ...

The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints contains a Holy of Holies wherein the Church's President—acting as the Presiding High Priest—enters to fulfill the relationship between the High Priest of Israel and God, in accordance with the LDS interpretation of the Book of Exodus (Exodus 25:22).^[18] Hence, this Holy of Holies is considered a modern cognate to the inner sanctuary of the Tabernacle and Temple in Jerusalem. The Salt Lake Temple is the largest (of more than 120) and best-known temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... For other uses, see Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (disambiguation). ... In the Latter Day Saint movement, the President of the Church is generally considered to be the highest office of the church. ... In many religions, the supreme God is given the title and attributions of Father. ... This article is about the second book in the Torah. ... A Holy of Holies is the most sacred place within a sacred building. ... The Tabernacle is known in Hebrew as the Mishkan ( ×ž×©×›×Ÿ Place of [Divine] dwelling). It was to be a portable central place of worship for the Hebrews from the time they left ancient Egypt following the Exodus, through the time of the Book of Judges when they were engaged in conquering... The Temple in Jerusalem or Holy Temple (Hebrew: ×‘×™×ª ×”×ž×§×“×©, transliterated Bet HaMikdash and meaning literally The Holy House) was located on the Temple Mount (Har HaBayit) in the old city of Jerusalem. ...

Of the 124 temples operated by the LDS Church today, only the Salt Lake Temple has a Holy of Holies; previous to the completion of the Salt Lake Temple in 1893, the Manti Temple housed a Holy of Holies for the use of the President of the Church. While the room itself still exists in the Manti Temple, it is now used as a sealing room for marriages. The Salt Lake Temple is the most well-known Mormon Temple. ... The Salt Lake Temple is the largest (of more than 120) and best-known temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... The Salt Lake Temple is the largest (of more than 120) and best-known temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... Year 1893 (MDCCCXCIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Manti Utah Temple The Manti Utah Temple is the fifth constructed temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. ... Manti Utah Temple The Manti Utah Temple is the fifth constructed temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. ... Celestial marriage (also called the New and Everlasting Covenant) is a doctrine peculiar to Mormonism, particularly The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and branches of Mormon fundamentalism. ...

Priesthood and clergy

Judaism

Judaism holds that literal male descendants of Aaron are Kohanim, or priests. As well, other literal male descendants of Levi are Leviim, members of the Hebrew tribe of Levi who form a different order of priesthood. Kohanim and Leviim have specific religious rights, duties, and (in the case of Kohanim) restrictions. The daughter of a Kohen (a bat-Kohen) also has specific rights and restrictions, but does not pass on the status of Kohen to her offspring (unless their father is also a Kohen). Judaism recognizes no other forms of priesthood. Y-chromosomal Aaron is the name given to the hypothesised most recent common ancestor of many of the patrilineal Jewish priestly caste known as Kohanim (singular Kohen, Cohen, or Kohane). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Adoration of the Golden Calf by Nicolas Poussin Aaron (Hebrew: , Standard Tiberian ), or Aaron the Levite (flourished about 1200 B.C.), was, according to biblical accounts, one of two brothers who play a unique part in the history of the Hebrew people. ... Cohen (disambiguation) Position of the kohens hands and fingers during the Priestly Blessing A kohen (or cohen, Hebrew ×›Ö¼×”×Ÿ, priest, pl. ... This article discusses the Biblical patriarch. ... In the Jewish tradition, a Levite (לוי Attached, Standard Hebrew Levi, Tiberian Hebrew Lēwî) is a member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi. ... This is a list of the Tribes of Israel. ...

Rabbis are not (necessarily) Kohanim; rather they are Jews who are particularly learned in Jewish law and practice. Although not required, it is typical for a congregation to have at least one rabbi, and typical for rabbis to act as do spiritual leaders in other religions—delivering a weekly sermon, officiating at weddings and other life events, visiting the sick, and so on. A rabbi's most important function in the congregation, however, is in interpreting and teaching Jewish law. A Rabbi (Classical Hebrew רִבִּי ribbī; modern Ashkenazi and Israeli רַבִּי rabbī) is a religious Jewish scholar who is an expert in Jewish law. ... Halakha (Hebrew: ×”×œ×›×” ; alternate transliterations include Halocho and Halacha), is the collective corpus of Jewish religious law, including biblical law (the 613 mitzvot) and later talmudic and rabbinic law, as well as customs and traditions. ...

Training to become a rabbi includes extensive education in Jewish law and practice, and may also include education in Jewish history and philosophy. In general, a congregation will hire a rabbi after reviewing applications and interviewing several candidates—there is no central body that assigns a rabbi to a congregation.

Orthodox Judaism accepts only male rabbis. Reform Judaism ordained its first woman rabbi in 1972, Reconstructionist Judaism in 1974, and Conservative Judaism in 1985. The Reform and Reconstructionist movements also accept openly gay and lesbian rabbis.^[19]^[20]^[21]^[22]. Conservative Judaism (typically a more conservative branch than the Reform or Reconstructionist movements) moved to allow individual congregations to choose whether or not to accept both gay and lesbian rabbis and same-sex commitment ceremonies in December of 2006. ^[23] There are no restrictions in any branch of Judaism with regard to race or descent. Orthodox Judaism is the formulation of Judaism that adheres to a relatively strict interpretation and application of the laws and ethics first canonised in the Talmudic texts (Oral Torah) and as subsequently developed and applied by the later authorities known as the Gaonim, Rishonim, and Acharonim. ... Reform Judaism can refer to (1) the largest denomination of American Jews and its sibling movements in other countries, (2) a branch of Judaism in the United Kingdom, and (3) the historical predecessor of the American movement that originated in 19th-century Germany. ... Reconstructionist Judaism is a modern American-based Jewish movement, based on the ideas of the late Mordecai Kaplan, that views Judaism as a progressively evolving civilization. ... This article is about Conservative (Masorti) Judaism in the United States. ...

Mormonism

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gives legal right of Kohanim to constitute the Presiding Bishopric, when so directed by the First Presidency. (See The Doctrine and Covenants, Section 68). When LDS Kohanim are not available, Melchizedek priesthood holders substitute. To date, all men who have served as the Presiding Bishop have been Melchizedek Priesthood holders, and none have been publicly identified as Kohenim. The Aaronic Priesthood is the lesser of the two (or sometimes three) orders of priesthood recognized in Mormonism. ... The Melchizedek Priesthood, to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is the authority and power to act in the name of God including the authority to perform ordinances and to preside over and direct the affairs of his Church and Kingdom. ... In Mormonism, the Patriarchal Priesthood (or Abrahamic Priesthood) is one of three types (called orders) of priesthood described by Joseph Smith, Jr. ... Download high resolution version (766x976, 179 KB)The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, an oil by Peter Paul Rubens; This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Download high resolution version (766x976, 179 KB)The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, an oil by Peter Paul Rubens; This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... For other uses, see Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (disambiguation). ... The position of a Kohens hands when he raises them to bless a Jewish congregation A Kohen (or Cohen, Hebrew priest, pl. ... The Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a priesthood calling with church-wide authority. ... In the Latter Day Saint movement, the First Presidency (or the Quorum of the Presidency of the Church) was the highest governing body in the Latter Day Saint church established by Joseph Smith, Jr. ... The Melchizedek Priesthood, to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is the authority and power to act in the name of God including the authority to perform ordinances and to preside over and direct the affairs of his Church and Kingdom. ...

The orders of the priesthood are the Aaronic or Levitical (Kohanim) priesthoods, which are modeled after the priesthood of Aaron and his descendants (Kohen), and the Melchizedek priesthood, which is modeled after the authority of the Prophet Melchizedek. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does not recognize a Patriarchal order of priesthood separate from the Melchizedek priesthood, and considers that both the Patriarchal and Aaronic priesthoods are subsets of the Melchizedek. In Mormonism, priesthood is considered to be the power and authority to act in the name of God, including the performance of sacred rites and ordinances, and the performance of miracles. ... The Aaronic Priesthood is the lesser of the two (or sometimes three) orders of priesthood recognized in Mormonism. ... Cohen (disambiguation) Position of the kohens hands and fingers during the Priestly Blessing A kohen (or cohen, Hebrew ×›Ö¼×”×Ÿ, priest, pl. ... The Adoration of the Golden Calf by Nicolas Poussin Aaron (Hebrew: , Standard Tiberian ), or Aaron the Levite (flourished about 1200 B.C.), was, according to biblical accounts, one of two brothers who play a unique part in the history of the Hebrew people. ... Cohen (disambiguation) Position of the kohens hands and fingers during the Priestly Blessing A kohen (or cohen, Hebrew ×›Ö¼×”×Ÿ, priest, pl. ... Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek â€” by Dieric Bouts the Elder, 1464â€“67 Melchizedek or Malki-tzÃ©dek (×žÖ·×œÖ°×›Ö´Ö¼×™Ö¾×¦Ö¶×“Ö¶×§ / ×žÖ·×œÖ°×›Ö´Ö¼×™Ö¾×¦Ö¸×“Ö¶×§, Standard Hebrew Malki-áº“Ã©deq / Malki-áº“Ã¡deq, Tiberian Hebrew MalkÃ®-á¹£Ã©á¸eq / MalkÃ®-á¹£Äá¸eq), sometimes written Malchizedek, Melchisedec, Melchisedech, Melchisedek or Melkisedek, is a figure mentioned by various sects of both Christian and Judaic traditions. ...

Members of the Tribe of Levi are said to have held the Levitical priesthood by right of birth before Jesus, whereas after Jesus, holders of the Aaronic priesthood have received it "by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands".^[24] It is now typically given at the age of twelve.^[25] This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ... The laying on of hands is a religious practice found throughout the world in varying forms. ...

Just as the Priests and the High Priest's line were subsets of the tribe of Levi, Latter-day Saints sometimes observe parallels between levels of authority within the offices of their Aaronic priesthood and offices under the Law: deacons, corresponding to Levites; teachers, corresponding to Kohathites; priests, corresponding to the priestly line; and bishops, corresponding to the Aaronic High Priest's descendants (not to be confused with the High Priesthood of Melchizedek).

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which constitutes about 97% of the over all total adherents in the Mormon faith, believes in an all male priesthood. Worthy LDS males are usually ordained to be priests the Sunday after their sixteenth birthday. By age 18, worthy priests are usually ordained Elders in the Melchizedek Priesthood. Depending on the needs of a church, an Elder maybe ordained a High Priest. The Melchizedek Priesthood, to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is the authority and power to act in the name of God including the authority to perform ordinances and to preside over and direct the affairs of his Church and Kingdom. ...

Males of African descent (not all "blacks" as some say) were prohibited from receiving the priesthood due to their heritage until 1978, at which time the LDS church announced they had received a new revelation permitting all worthy males to receive the priesthood. Some fundamentalist break-offs reject this revelation.

Some smaller less-known sects of a few thousand people, to include the Community of Christ (245,000 members), have adopted the use of women in clerical roles, which is not accepted by the LDS church.

Diet

Both Judaism and Mormonism have strict dietary requirements. Adherence to these rules varies depending on religious sect and personal faith.

Judaism

The laws of kashrut ("keeping kosher") are the Jewish dietary laws. Food in accord with Jewish law is termed kosher, and food not in accord with Jewish law is termed treifah or treif. Kosher laws address what kinds of animals can be eaten, and requires separation of milk and meat, that vegetables be thoroughly inspected for insects, that animals be slaughtered painlessly, and by certified persons, and that many food products will be produced under rabbinical supervision. Produce of the Land of Israel has further restrictions. The circled U indicates that this product is certified as kosher by the Orthodox Union (OU). ...

While the drinking of alcohol is prohibited by LDS, Jews are expected or required to drink wine on certain occasions. Wine is typically consumed at the Sabbath evening meal, after a special blessing. In addition, the drinking of wine is an important part of the observation of two major Jewish holidays—Passover (although for this holiday grape juice can be substituted) and Purim. This article is about the Jewish holiday. ... Purim (Hebrew: ×¤×•×¨×™× PÃ»rÃ®m lots, from Akkadian pÅ«ru) is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance from Hamans plot to annihilate all the Jews of the Persian Empire, who had survived the Babylonian captivity, after Persia had conquered Babylonia who in turn had destroyed the First Temple...

Mormonism

Mormons believe the Word of Wisdom to be modern revelation similar to the laws of kashrut. The revelation, which is found in LDS D&C 89^[26], contains three parts: (1) a list of substances such as wine, strong drink, and tobacco that should not be used (89:1-9), (2) a list of foods that should be used, sometimes with certain limitations (89:10-17), and (3) a promise to those who follow the guidelines (89:18-21). The Word of Wisdom is the common name of a section of the Doctrine and Covenants,[1] a book that consists of what many churches within the Latter Day Saint movement consider to be revelations from God. ... The circled U indicates that this product is certified as kosher by the Orthodox Union (OU). ... Wikisource has original text related to this article: The Doctrine and Covenants The Doctrine and Covenants (sometimes abbreviated and cited as D&C) is a part of the open scriptural canon of several denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement. ... For other uses, see Wine (disambiguation). ... Shredded tobacco leaf for pipe smoking Tobacco can also be pressed into plugs and sliced into flakes Tobacco is an agricultural product processed from the fresh leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana. ...

Among the substances which the revelation indicates should not be used, the first is "wine or strong drink", which the revelation says should not be drunk except for wine, which may be used as part of the Sacrament (like Communion). The revelation gives the further precaution that if wine is used, it should be pure wine and "of your own make" or made by fellow saints. The revelation also advises against the use of tobacco and "hot drinks" (which was explained by Joseph Smith and his associates as meaning coffee and tea). For other uses, see Wine (disambiguation). ... In Mormonism, the Sacrament is the Lords Supper, in which participants eat bread and drink wine (or water, in the case of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since the late 1800s). ... For other uses, see Eucharist (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Coffee (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Tea (disambiguation). ...

The list of foods and substances which the revelation encourages includes wholesome herbs, fruit, and meat; however, meat is to be eaten sparingly, if at all, and ideally only in winter, famine, or "excess hunger". Other references (1 Timothy 4:1-4 and Section 49:18-19,21) expand on meat and flesh. The revelation also encourages the use of grains, particularly wheat. Barley is also encouraged for use in making "mild drinks" such as barley water. For other uses, see Herb (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Fruit (disambiguation). ... This article is about the food. ... For other uses, see Winter (disambiguation). ... <nowiki>Insert non-formatted text hereBold text</nowiki>A famine is a social and economic crisis that is commonly accompanied by widespread malnutrition, starvation, epidemic and increased mortality. ... Grain redirects here. ... Species T. aestivum T. boeoticum T. dicoccoides T. dicoccon T. durum T. monococcum T. spelta T. sphaerococcum T. timopheevii References: ITIS 42236 2002-09-22 Wheat Wheat For the indie rock group, see Wheat (band). ... For other uses, see Barley (disambiguation). ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has done away with wine altogether. Water replaces the wine in the Sacrament, according to a revelation on the subject, section (27), and members are not to drink any alcoholic beverages. For other uses, see Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (disambiguation). ...

Sabbath

Shabbat

Shabbat, lasting from sunset Friday night to the appearance of three stars on Saturday night, celebrates God's creation with a day of rest that commemorates God's day of rest upon the completion of creation. It plays an important role in Jewish practice and is the subject of a large body of religious law. Some consider it the most important Jewish holiday. For other uses, see Sabbath. ...

The most notable law with regard to observation of the Jewish Sabbath is the requirement to abstain from creative work of any kind, and specifically from kindling a fire. Observant Jews will prepare food ahead of time to avoid having to cook on the Sabbath, and observant Orthodox Jews will avoid turning on electric lights or driving.

While almost all work is forbidden on the Sabbath, acts of leisure and pleasure are appropriate, as long as they do not violate any proscription with regard to doing work. A special meal is eaten (including wine and meat, if possible, even if the household cannot afford these luxuries the rest of the week). Married couples are encouraged to engage in sexual relations.^[27]

LDS Sabbath

In most jurisdictions the Latter-day Saint Sabbath is Sunday. This is explained within the LDS Bible Dictionary as: "After the ascension of Christ, the members of the Church, whether Jews or gentiles, kept holy the first day of the week (the Lord’s day) as a weekly commemoration of our Lord’s resurrection (Acts 20: 7; 1 Cor. 16: 2; Rev. 1: 10); and by degrees the observance of the seventh day was discontinued." (Excerpt taken from the LDS Bible Dictionary)

There are some notable exceptions, such as Israel and some Arab countries, where Latter-day Saints celebrate the Sabbath either on a Friday or on a Saturday. In the rest of the world the Sabbath is observed by the LDS on Sundays.^[28]

Latter-day Saints are encouraged not to buy anything on the Sabbath, unless an emergency demands otherwise. Members are also encouraged to fast the first Sabbath of the month, from Saturday (Friday) night to Sunday (Saturday) night. Members are encouraged to use this time to fast and pray and reflect on their own relationship with God. The money that would have been spent on the two missed meals is usually donated as a fast offering to the church. These fast offerings are used to feed the poor and the needy, be they church members or not.

The focus of the Sabbath for Latter-day Saints is for the day to be a day of rest from worldly concerns and endeavors. Instead, it is a day to concentrate on spiritual matters, including church attendance, scripture study, visiting the sick and infirm, and wholesome family activities.

Holy books

Judaism

Judaism's most holy book is the Torah. Virtually all Jewish congregations own at least one 'sefer Torah' (copy of the Torah, hand-calligraphed on parchment) of which a portion is read aloud every week. The Torah (the five books of Moses, or Pentateuch), the Nevi'im (the Prophets) and Ketuvim (the Writings), make up the Tanach (known to Christians as the Old Testament). A synagogue (from , transliterated synagogÄ“, assembly; beit knesset, house of assembly; or beit tefila, house of prayer, shul; , esnoga) is a Jewish house of worship. ... Template:Jews and Jewdaism Template:The Holy Book Named TorRah The Torah () is the most valuable Holy Doctrine within Judaism,(and for muslims) revered as the first relenting Word of Ulllah, traditionally thought to have been revealed to Blessed Moosah, An Apostle of Ulllah. ... Look up Pentateuch in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 11th century Targum Tanakh [תנ״ך] (also spelt Tanach or Tenach) is an acronym for the three parts of the Hebrew Bible, based upon the initial Hebrew letters of each part: Torah [תורה] (The Law; also: Teaching or Instruction), Chumash [חומש] (The... Topics in Christianity Movements Â· Denominations Â· Other religions Ecumenism Â· Preaching Â· Prayer Music Â· Liturgy Â· Calendar Symbols Â· Art Â· Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul Â· Church Fathers Constantine Â· Athanasius Â· Augustine Anselm Â· Aquinas Â· Palamas Â· Luther Calvin Â· Wesley Arius Â· Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury Â· Catholic Pope Coptic Pope Â· Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box: Note: Judaism...

The Tanach is explained and supplemented by the Talmud, which is made up of two parts: the Mishnah (originally oral law (ie, passed down orally through generations), and now codified as written law), and the Gemara (rabbinic commentaries and analysis). More recent work explaining Jewish law includes the Shulkhan Arukh, which was written in the 16th century. The Talmud (Hebrew: ) is a record of rabbinic discussions pertaining to Jewish law, ethics, customs, and history. ... The Mishnah (Hebrew ×ž×©× ×”, repetition) is a major source of rabbinic Judaisms religious texts. ... The Gemara (also Gemora) (×’×ž×¨× - from gamar: Aramaic [to] study) is the part of the Talmud that contains rabbinical commentaries and analysis of its predecessor, the Mishnah. ... The Shulkhan Arukh (Hebrew: Prepared Table), by Rabbi Yosef Karo is considered the most authoritative compilation of Jewish law since the Talmud. ...

Traditionally, Jews believe that the Torah was given to Moses at Mount Sinai, to be passed on to the Jewish people. Scrolls of the Torah are copied by hand by specially trained scribes. An elaborate system of checking and cross-checking is used to ensure that no errors are introduced in the process of copying, and ancient copies or fragments of Torah that have been found (the most famous of which is the Dead Sea Scrolls) show a remarkable consistency with modern copies.^[29]^[30] The Dead Sea Scrolls comprise roughly 900 documents, including texts from the Hebrew Bible, discovered between 1947 and 1956 in eleven caves in and around the Wadi Qumran (near the ruins of the ancient settlement of Khirbet Qumran, on the northwest shore of the Dead Sea) in the West Bank. ...

Mormonism

Joseph Smith Jr. said, "I told the brethren that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book." Thus, the study of The Book of Mormon is emphasized by LDS leaders and teachers, but they also encourage the study of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible and believe in literal fulfillment of Biblical prophecies and covenants, including the Abrahamic covenant. The eighth Article of Faith states, "We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God." In addition to these two books, in keeping with the meaning of the ninth Article of Faith, the Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price are also considered canonical scripture. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1260x2264, 1183 KB) Summary Scriptures: Quadruple Combination of the Standard Works of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The Bible, The Book of Mormon, The Doctrine and Convenants and The Pearl of Great Price Licensing File links The... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1260x2264, 1183 KB) Summary Scriptures: Quadruple Combination of the Standard Works of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The Bible, The Book of Mormon, The Doctrine and Convenants and The Pearl of Great Price Licensing File links The... The Standard Works of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) consists of several books that constitute its open, scriptural canon, and include the following: The Holy Bible (King James version)* The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ The Doctrine and Covenants The Pearl... For other uses, see Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (disambiguation). ... The Book of Mormon[1] is one of the sacred texts of the Latter Day Saint movement. ... refers to the sacred pact betweeen YAH and Abraham whereby he and his descendants are promised: a multitude of descendants, a land of blessing (Israel), and a future as rulers/benefactors of the world. ... In Mormonism, the Articles of Faith are a creed composed by Joseph Smith, Jr. ... Wikisource has original text related to this article: The Doctrine and Covenants The Doctrine and Covenants (sometimes abbreviated and cited as D&C) is a part of the open scriptural canon of several denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement. ... For other uses of Pearl of Great Price, see the Pearl of Great Price page. ...

According to Mormon doctrine, the Book of Mormon was originally written in "Reformed Egyptian" by a group of the House of Israel who had migrated from the area of Jerusalem. The book was translated by Joseph Smith "by the gift and power of God" (see the introduction to the BofM). The Book of Mormon is in a language that closely resembles King James English (the language of the King James version of the Bible). There are, however, some variations in grammar, particularly with regard to verb tenses.

The LDS Church has published the Book of Mormon in dozens of languages, but it does not currently offer a Hebrew edition. The LDS Church published a Hebrew edition in the 1920s, but this edition is well out-of-print and is unavailable even from rare book sellers. Furthermore, a Hebrew Book of Mormon was published by Hebrew Translations, Inc., Independence, Missouri, 1988; but this edition was not authorized by the LDS Church.

(See also Table of books of Judeo-Christian Scripture) Below is a table of books of Jewish TaNaKh and Christian Scripture, organized by the Jewish use and Christian churches who hold these books to be sacred. ...

Afterlife

Judaism

Physical resurrection of the dead at the time of the Mashiach is a traditional belief (with some European Jews being buried facing Jerusalem, so they would be ready on that day). Other Jewish sages promoted the idea of a purely spiritual resurrection. Adherents of Reform Judaism and Reconstructionist Judaism are more likely to believe in a general Messianic Age than in a physical Moshiach, with or without resurrection (this should in no way be confused with Messianic Judaism). There is also the possibility of reincarnation, in some cases. (See also Jewish eschatology, ^[31]). Look up Resurrection in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The concept of the messiah in Judaism is briefly discussed in the Jewish eschatology entry. ... Reform Judaism can refer to (1) the largest denomination of American Jews and its sibling movements in other countries, (2) a branch of Judaism in the United Kingdom, and (3) the historical predecessor of the American movement that originated in 19th-century Germany. ... Reconstructionist Judaism is a modern American-based Jewish movement, based on the ideas of the late Mordecai Kaplan, that views Judaism as a progressively evolving civilization. ... The Baruch Hashem Messianic Synagogue in Dallas, Texas Theology and Practice Messiah Â· Yeshua Â· Dance Â· Seal Religious Texts Messianic Bible translations Movement leaders & Orgs. ... This article is about the theological concept. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

In general, religious Jews believe that the soul undergoes a period of reflection and penance after death, before moving on to whatever comes next. This period does not exceed 12 months, and Jewish mourners will say special prayers for the dead during this time, to ease the departed soul's passage. (See Kaddish). Attempting to contact the dead, at any time, is forbidden under Jewish law. This article is about the Jewish prayer. ...

There is no Jewish equivalent of Heaven and Hell as they are understood in Christian theology. Jews do not believe that reward in the afterlife, whatever its form, is exclusive to Jews. For other uses, see Heaven (disambiguation). ... This article is about the theological or philosophical afterlife. ...

Mormonism

Mormonism teaches of a physical resurrection at the time of the second coming of Christ. It also is held by the Mormon church that between the time of an individual's death and the second coming (when the individual will be resurrected), the individual inhabits an intermediary afterlife in the Spirit world, corresponding to Sheol. The nature of this afterlife depends on the individual. Deceased persons who lived good lives and repented during their life of any major sins they had committed are said to inhabit Paradise. However, spirits inhabiting spirit paradise may also receive an assignment to do "missionary work" to other souls in paradise or to the souls in "spirit prison," the condition in which Mormons believe the spirits of the "rebellious and ungodly" reside. The term "spirit prison" is sometimes used to describe the condition of any spirit who is awaiting being taught the gospel or having the opportunity to accept ordinances that allow them to progress in gaining further knowledge during their time in the spirit world. Mormons hold that missionary work in the spirit world was started by Christ during the days between his death and resurrection. (1 Peter 3:18-20) As Smith's personal writings as well as the Prophets indicate, it is also possible that if one follows the commandments exceptionally well (authorized baptism, temple marriage to be bound forever, and etc...), then one may be worthy of becoming like Heavenly Father. "We remember the numerous scriptures which, concentrated in a single line, were said by a former prophet, Lorenzo Snow: "As man is, God once was; and as God is, man may become." This is a power available to us as we reach perfection and receive the experience and power to create, to organize, to control native elements. How limited we are now! We have no power to force the grass to grow, the plants to emerge, the seeds to develop." - Prophet Spencer W. Kimball, General Conference, April 1977 This article does not cite its references or sources. ... In Hebrew, Â²Â² Sheol (×©××•×œ, Shol) is the abode of the dead, the underworld, the common grave of humankind or pit.[1] In the Hebrew Bible, it is a place beneath the earth, beyond gates, where both the bad and the good, slave and king, pious and wicked must go at...

Mormonism also teaches the existence of the three heavens or kingdoms of heaven mentioned by Paul, and three "degrees of glory" within the celestial world, as well as outer darkness, a "kingdom of no glory". Outer darkness is considered to be the second spiritual death, for those few souls who know a fullness of truth and openly rebel and fight against God. The other levels have been labeled the Telestial Kingdom, the Terrestrial Kingdom, and the Celestial Kingdom, which itself consists of "three heavens or degrees." (See Doctrine and Covenants 131, which says the "celestial glory" consists of "three heavens or degrees"; some hold that the term "celestial glory" used in this section refers to all the "kingdoms of glory", not specifically the celestial kingdom, but the traditional interpretation is that it refers specifically to the celestial kingdom.) This afterlife is what Mormons believe comes after the second coming of Christ and his reign on Earth for one thousand years (referred to as the Millennium). In Christianity, the outer darkness (often capitalized as Outer Darkness) is a place referred to three times in the Gospel of Matthew (8:12, 22:13, and 25:30) into which a person may be cast out, and where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth. Generally, the outer darkness... The Telestial Kingdom is an eternal status in the afterlife to which some portion of humankind will be assigned following resurrection and the judgment day, according to the doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... The Plan of Salvation, as illustrated by some within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (not doctrinal) According to the doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Terrestrial Kingdom is an eternal status in the afterlife to which some portion of humankind... The Celestial Kingdom refers to a division of heaven and was coined by the controversial Swedish theologian Emanuel Swedenborg in his 1758 book entitled Heaven and Hell. ... Wikisource has original text related to this article: The Doctrine and Covenants The Doctrine and Covenants (sometimes abbreviated and cited as D&C) is a part of the open scriptural canon of several denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement. ...

The LDS faith believes that all three kingdoms, Celestial, Terrestrial and Telestial are all kingdoms of heaven. They are all places of glory suitable to the individuals that will reside in them, based on the desires of their hearts.

Mormonism teaches that baptism and other covenantal ordinances performed by proper authority are required to enter the Celestial Kingdom, because of the sacred nature of that kingdom of glory. This article is about the Christian religious act of Baptism. ... The Celestial Kingdom refers to a division of heaven and was coined by the controversial Swedish theologian Emanuel Swedenborg in his 1758 book entitled Heaven and Hell. ...

Conversion and proselytization

Judaism

As a general rule, Jews refrain from active proselytizing, and some denominations discourage conversion. Becoming a "Jew by choice" is a serious matter. If a person truly wishes to convert, they will seek out a community and rabbi they feel comfortable with and begin the process there.

Conversion to Judaism involves extensive instruction in Jewish law (sometimes lasting for years), renouncing of other religious affiliations, immersion in a mikveh, and, for males, circumcision. (If the potential convert is already circumcised, a procedure known as hatafat dam brit is performed, in which blood is drawn from the circumcision scar.) Orthodox Judaism also requires acceptance of the entire code of Jewish Law. A Mikvah (or Mikveh, מקוה) is a Jewish ritual bath used for immersion in a purification ceremony. ... This article is about male circumcision. ... Set of implements used in the performance of brith milah, displayed in the GÃ¶ttingen city museum Brit milah (Hebrew: ×‘×¨×™×ª ×ž×™×œ×”; literally covenant [of] circumcision), also bris milah (Ashkenazi pronunciation) is a religious ceremony within Judaism that welcomes infant Jewish boys into a covenant between God and the Children of Israel...

In many Jewish religious ceremonies (weddings, for example), the parents and lineage (Kohen, Levite, or Israel) of the participating person are named. Converts are considered to be the children of Abraham and Sarah, and of the lineage Israel (i.e., having no priestly ancestry). Cohen (disambiguation) Position of the kohens hands and fingers during the Priestly Blessing A kohen (or cohen, Hebrew ×›Ö¼×”×Ÿ, priest, pl. ... In the Jewish tradition, a Levite (×œÖµ×•Ö´×™ Attached, Standard Hebrew , Tiberian Hebrew ) is a member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi. ...

Mormonism

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a wide-spread proselytizing program, and are perhaps best known to others for this activity.

All individuals age nine and older considering membership in the LDS church will be taught by missionaries prior to baptism. Once this person has been sufficiently instructed, he will be interviewed by another missionary to ensure his proper preparation for membership in the church. In certain situations, an interview with the area mission president may be necessary before the church agrees to baptize an individual. Baptism carries with it not only membership in the church, but also, according to Mormon belief, membership into the House of Israel. Individuals must be living by the Word of Wisdom: not consuming alcohol, tobacco, coffee, or tea, living the Law of Chastity, committing to attend church, committing to pay tithes, and declaring that they have repented of any outstanding sins. Individuals found worthy are baptized by immersion by a worthy priesthood holder, who is a priest, or higher. After the baptism, there is a separate blessing where holders of the Melchizedek Priesthood confer the Holy Ghost to the individual by the laying on of hands. After joining the church, a separate Patriarchal Blessing will name the tribe of Israel from which the individual is descended or into which he is adopted. Individuals under the age of eight, and individuals who are not responsible for their actions (such as mental disability), are not required to be baptized and are granted Celestial Glory through Christ's Atonement.

In concert with the rest of the Christian world, Latter-day Saints deny the further necessity of circumcision as a covenant or token of covenant.^[32]

Water purification

Mikveh

To achieve a state of ritual purification, observant Jews immerse in a Mikveh. Certain kinds of utensils and other objects are also immersed (this practice should not be confused with the physical cleaning required for kashrut). A Mikvah (or Mikveh, מקוה) is a Jewish ritual bath used for immersion in a purification ceremony. ... The circled U indicates that this product is certified as kosher by the Orthodox Union (OU). ...

The most common use of the Mikveh is the practice of immersion after menstruation, miscarriage, or childbirth. This immersion marks the end of a period of sexual separation, and the woman's rejoining with her husband. It is also required that a woman immerse before her wedding. Some men use the Mikvah regularly, either daily, weekly, or before Yom Kippur. This is especially true in Hasidic circles. It is also required for Conversion into Orthodox Judaism for both sexes. Not to be confused with Mensuration. ... Miscarriage or spontaneous abortion is the natural or spontaneous end of a pregnancy at a stage where the embryo or the fetus is incapable of surviving, generally defined in humans at a gestation of prior to 20 weeks. ... Parturition redirects here. ... Yom Kippur (Hebrew:×™×•Ö¹× ×›Ö´Ö¼×¤Ö¼×•Ö¼×¨ ) is a Jewish holiday, known in English as the Day of Atonement. ... This article is about the Hasidic movement originating in Poland and Russia. ...

Jewish laws with regard to Mikveh are extensive. The most notable aspect of these laws is that a Mikveh must be filled with "living water," namely, water that has come directly from the earth in the form of caught rainwater or spring water (water flowing in a river or stream is also acceptable in some cases). Once water has been carried in a vessel or run through a pipe, it is no longer considered "living." Additionally, immersion must be complete (including the head and hair), and there can be nothing between the water and the person immersing—not only clothing, but also makeup and jewelry are removed. The common practice is to wash thoroughly before immersion (to remove any dirt or dead skin on the body), and to enter the Mikveh while still wet (to avoid any air bubbles that might be trapped on the skin or in the hair).

Unlike baptism, immersion is a private event—unless a physical handicap makes it impossible, the person undergoing immersion enters the Mikveh alone, and says any appropriate prayers themselves. When performed as part of Conversion to Orthodox Judaism, the act of immersion needs to be witnessed by a Beth-din of three Rabbis; however, the person immerses his/herself.

"Symbolic" immersions, where only drops of water are applied, where "carried" water is used, or where the immerser wears any kind of clothing or underclothing, are not considered valid immersions under Jewish law. Jews do not practice or recognize any kind of "Proxy" immersion, where one person immerses in the place of another person (living or dead).

Baptism

Baptism is a water purification ritual where one is immersed in water. The practice of purification via immersion exists in many cultures. The word baptize derives from the Greek word βάπτειν (the infinitive; also listed as the 1st person singular present active indicative βαπτίζω), which loosely means "to dip, bathe, or wash"). This article is about the Christian religious act of Baptism. ... This article is about the Christian religious act of Baptism. ...

The Christian ritual of baptism traces back to the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, who the Bible says baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. Latter-day Saints assert that Jesus was baptized in 29 CE, on or around the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. This is posted in a church history timetable on the wall of the LDS Joseph Smith Memorial in South Royalton, Vermont. It should be noted that Mormons do not believe the Jesus instituted baptism, but merely commanded it of his followers. Mormon belief holds that the first baptism occurred when God baptized Adam.^[33] Today, baptism is a required ordinance and ritual cleansing process when joining the LDS church, and is considered to be a purification process in one's conversion to becoming an Israelite. In the event of one's excommuniction or adoption of another faith, individuals are required to be rebaptized when returning to the church.^[34] In the synoptic gospels, Jesus is baptised by John the Baptist. ... St. ... This Gutenberg Bible is displayed by the United States Library. ... This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ... The Jordan River runs along the border between the West Bank and the Kingdom of Jordan Northern part of the Great Rift Valley as seen from space (NASA) The Jordan River Road sign In spring The Jordan River (Hebrew: × ×”×¨ ×”×™×¨×“×Ÿ nehar hayarden, Arabic: Ù†Ù‡Ø± Ø§Ù„Ø£Ø±Ø¯Ù† nahr al-urdun) is a river in Southwest... Yom Kippur (Hebrew:×™×•Ö¹× ×›Ö´Ö¼×¤Ö¼×•Ö¼×¨ ) is a Jewish holiday, known in English as the Day of Atonement. ... Rebaptism is a practice in some denominations of the Latter Day Saint or Mormonism movement. ...

The one being baptized as well as the one performing the baptism are dressed in white clothing symbolizing the purification of the baptism. Mormons believe that a member of the Aaronic or Levitical priesthood holding the office of priest or holding the higher order of the Melchizedek priesthood must perform the baptism. Mormon children are baptized when eight years old, which is considered to be the age of accountability. All members within the LDS faith, whether they are considered by the Mormons to be a Jew, Israelite or Gentile convert, are baptized.

Washing and anointing

In Mormonism, washing and anointing (also called the Initiatory) is an ordinance (ritual) that symbolizes ritual cleansing and anointing to be a king or queen in heaven. In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the ritual is performed in temples. The ordinance of washing and anointing symbolizes the ritual cleansing of priests that took place at Israel's Tabernacle, the temple of Solomon, and later temples in Jerusalem (see Exod. 28:40–42, 29:4–9, 29:20–21, 29:29–30, 30:18–21). As the name suggests, this ordinance has two parts, washing then anointing. For more general information about religious denominations that follow the teachings of Joseph Smith, Jr. ... In Mormonism, an ordinance is a religious ritual of special significance, often involving a covenant with God. ... The Salt Lake Temple is the most well-known Mormon Temple. ...

Polygamy

Judaism

The Tanach (Hebrew Bible) recounts several cases of polygamy among the ancient Hebrews. One source of polygamy was the practice of levirate marriage, wherein a man was required to marry and support his brother's widow (the source of the - much misunderstood - sin of Onan). 11th century Targum Tanakh [תנ״ך] (also spelt Tanach or Tenach) is an acronym for the three parts of the Hebrew Bible, based upon the initial Hebrew letters of each part: Torah [תורה] (The Law; also: Teaching or Instruction), Chumash [חומש] (The... Levirate marriage is the practice of a woman marrying one of her husbands brothers after her husbands death, if there were no children, in order to continue the line of the dead husband. ... otheruses}} The story of Onan is found in the Bible in Genesis 38:1-10. ...

Ashkenazi Jewry has not practiced polygamy since Rabbenu Gershom's ban in the 11th century. (See: Role of women in Judaism in the Middle Ages, Polygamy in Judaism, ^[35]) Ashkenazi Jews, also known as Ashkenazic Jews or Ashkenazim (×Ö·×©×Ö°×›Ö¼Ö²× Ö¸×–Ö´×™ ×Ö·×©×Ö°×›Ö¼Ö²× Ö¸×–Ö´×™× Standard Hebrew, AÅ¡kanazi,AÅ¡kanazim, Tiberian Hebrew, Ê¾AÅ¡kÄƒnÄzÃ®, Ê¾AÅ¡kÄƒnÄzÃ®m, pronounced sing. ... Rabbenu Gershom (also known as Gershom ben Judah) (c. ... The role of women in Judaism is determined by the Hebrew Bible, Talmud (oral law), tradition and by non-religious cultural factors. ... Polygamy has been a feature of human culture since earliest history. ...

Some Sephardi and Mizrahi groups, in particular those from Yemen and Iran (where polygamy is the cultural norm), only discontinued polygamy much more recently, for non-religious reasons. When these groups immigrated to the State of Israel after its 1948 creation, existing polygamous families were "grandfathered" in. Polygamous marriage is banned in the State of Israel, however, and no new polygamous marriages are permitted among those groups.^[36] Sephardim (×¡×¤×¨×“×™, Standard Hebrew SÉ™fardi, Tiberian Hebrew ardÃ®; plural Sephardim: ×¡×¤×¨×“×™×, Standard Hebrew Sfaradim, Tiberian Hebrew ) are a subgroup of Jews, generally defined in contrast to Ashkenazim and/or . ... Mizrachi is also an organisation of the Religious Zionist Movement Mizrahi Jews or Oriental Jews (מזרחי eastern, Standard Hebrew Mizraḥi, Tiberian Hebrew Mizrāḥî; plural מזרחים easterners, Standard Hebrew Mizraḥim, Tiberian Hebrew Mizrāḥîm...

Mormonism

Early in its history The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints practiced polygamy in the United States and referred to it as "plural marriage". It was publicly announced by the Church in 1852, and the marriage ceremony (as conducted by an authorized priesthood leader) was believed to be a sacred, eternal ordinance. Only some members of the Church, including several leaders of the LDS church, practiced polygamy. The practice was introduced by Joseph Smith, Jr., the Church's founder. Plural marriage (also referred to as Celestial marriage, the New and Everlasting Covenant, the Principle, and the Priesthood Work) is a type of polygyny taught by Joseph Smith, Jr. ... Historians widely agree that Joseph Smith Jr. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Mormon fundamentalism. ... For other uses, see Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (disambiguation). ... Plural marriage (also referred to as Celestial marriage, the New and Everlasting Covenant, the Principle, and the Priesthood Work) is a type of polygyny taught by Joseph Smith, Jr. ... Joseph Smith redirects here. ...

The practice of polygamy quickly led to persecution of the Church and the enacting of anti-polygamy laws. (The U.S. Congress made the practice illegal in U.S. Territories in 1862.) Many members of the Church fled to Canada in an attempt to set up communities free from prosecution; for example, Cyril Ogston founded Seven Persons, Alberta. Although Latter-day Saints believed that their religiously based practice of plural marriage was protected by the United States Constitution, opponents used it to delay Utah statehood until 1896. Increasingly harsh anti-polygamy legislation stripped Church members of their rights as citizens, disincorporated the Church, and permitted the seizure of Church property until the Church ordered the discontinuance of the practice in 1890. Congress in Joint Session. ... This article needs cleanup. ... Seven Persons is a small hamlet 20 km west of Medicine Hat, Canada, on Highway #3, founded by Cyril Ogston in the 1800s. ... Wikisource has original text related to this article: The United States Constitution The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...

National attention in the United States again focused on potential polygamy among the Church in the early 20th century during the House hearings on Representative-elect B. H. Roberts and Senate hearings on Senator-elect Reed Smoot (the Smoot Hearings). This caused Church president Joseph F. Smith to issue the "Second Manifesto" against polygamy in 1904. Since that time, it has been Church policy to excommunicate any member either practicing or openly advocating the practice of polygamy. Brigham Henry Roberts (March 13, 1857 _ September 27, 1933) was born in Warrington, a manufacturing town of Lancashire, England. ... Sen. ... The Smoot Hearings or Smoot Case involved controversy surrounding the election of Reed Smoot to the United States Senate and whether he should be able to serve in the United States Senate as a Mormon religious leader. ... Joseph Fielding Smith, Sr. ... Joseph F. Smith, author of the Second Manifesto The Second Manifesto was a 1904 declaration made by Joseph F. Smith, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in which Smith confirmed that the church was opposed to plural marriage and set down the principle that...

The ban on polygamy resulted in a schism within the Church, albeit on a very small scale, with various splinter groups leaving the Church to continue the practice of polygamy. Collectively such groups now comprise less than three tenths of one percent when compared to the LDS church. Polygamy among these groups persists today in Utah and neighboring states, as well as among isolated individuals with no organized church affiliation. Polygamists of this kind are sometimes called "Mormon fundamentalists", despite their lack of affiliation with the mainstream Church. According to one source there are as many as 37,000 Fundamentalist Mormons, with less than half of them living in polygamous households.^{[citation needed]} Most of the polygamy is believed to be restricted to about a dozen extended groups of polygamous Mormon fundamentalists.^{[citation needed]} It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Mormon fundamentalism. ...

Plurality within the religions

Jews divide themselves into several "streams" or "trends", denominated Orthodox Judaism, Reform Judaism, Reconstructionist Judaism, Humanistic Judaism, and Conservative Judaism. Similarly, Mormonism is divided into Orthodox Mormonism or LDS, Reconstructionist Mormonism or RLDS, and Conservative Mormonism. Image File history File links Gnome-globe. ... Orthodox Judaism is the formulation of Judaism that adheres to a relatively strict interpretation and application of the laws and ethics first canonised in the Talmudic texts (Oral Torah) and as subsequently developed and applied by the later authorities known as the Gaonim, Rishonim, and Acharonim. ... Reform Judaism can refer to (1) the largest denomination of American Jews and its sibling movements in other countries, (2) a branch of Judaism in the United Kingdom, and (3) the historical predecessor of the American movement that originated in 19th-century Germany. ... Reconstructionist Judaism is a modern American-based Jewish movement, based on the ideas of the late Mordecai Kaplan, that views Judaism as a progressively evolving civilization. ... Humanistic Judaism is a movement within Judaism that emphasizes Jewish culture and history - rather than belief in God - as the sources of Jewish identity. ... This article is about Conservative (Masorti) Judaism in the United States. ... For other uses, see Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (disambiguation). ... RLDS redirects here. ... It has been suggested that Polygamous Mormon fundamentalists be merged into this article or section. ...

The vast majority of all Mormons are members of LDS Church, which comprises about 97% of the total Mormon faith. The second largest group, the Community of Christ has no official ties to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Further, it no longer claims the label Mormon to apply to them. Their doctrine has changed markedly since their founding by Joseph Smith III. Two major changes have been the acceptance of the Trinitarian concept of God and ordaining women to the priesthood. It should be noted that although members of the Community of Christ (RLDS) do not refer to themselves as Mormons, they do continue to use the Book of Mormon as scripture.

Demographics

Jewish

Numbers are estimated based on population studies and surveys between late 2004-2005. For more exact numbers see Jews by country Jews by country Who is a Jew? Jewish ethnic divisions Ashkenazi Jews Sephardi Jews Black Jews Black Hebrew Israelites Y-chromosomal Aaron Jewish population Historical Jewish population comparisons List of religious populations Lists of Jews Crypto-Judaism Etymology of the word Jew Categories: | ...

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Scriptural teaching about Jews and the House of Israel

Mormon claims of House of Israel descent

Jewish symbolism in Mormonism

Calendar

Mormons and Jews

Jews in Utah

Baptism for the dead

Jewish Mormons

Mormons and the State of Israel

Mormons in Israel

Comparison between Mormonism and Judaism

Nature of God

Jesus

Nature of Jesus

Jesus as the basis for irreducible difference

Idols

Prophecy and the Messiahs

Temples

Priesthood and clergy

Judaism

Mormonism

Diet

Judaism

Mormonism

Sabbath

Shabbat

LDS Sabbath

Holy books

Judaism

Mormonism

Afterlife

Judaism

Mormonism

Conversion and proselytization

Judaism

Mormonism

Water purification

Mikveh

Baptism

Washing and anointing

Polygamy

Judaism

Mormonism

Plurality within the religions

Demographics

Jewish

Mormon

See also

Other similar works

Books on LDS observance for Israelite Feasts

Footnotes

References

External links

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