Restoring Melchizedek Priesthood

Title

Restoring Melchizedek Priesthood

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

2024

Authors

Journal

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

Pagination

263–316

Volume

62

Publisher

The Interpreter Foundation

Abstract

Church historical sources make four differing claims as to when, how, and by whom Melchizedek priesthood was restored. These seemingly conflicting sources have led to many theories about what happened, including the idea that Joseph Smith changed his narrative and rewrote history as his ideas of priesthood evolved. A closer look at the sources, more carefully defining the terminology, and being more aware of ancient patterns provide a better solution for understanding the purpose and relationship of these four narratives and thus the nature of the Melchizedek priesthood Joseph Smith restored.

Subject Keywords

Priesthood Restoration
Melchizedek Priesthood
Smith, Joseph, Jr.
Historiography
Latter-day Saint History (1820–1846)

Bibliographic Citation

Terms of use

Items in the BMC Archive are made publicly available for non-commercial, private use. Inclusion within the BMC Archive does not imply endorsement. Items do not represent the official views of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or of Book of Mormon Central.

© 2024 Scripture Central: A Non-Profit Organization. All rights reserved. Registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 20-5294264