Women and the Priesthood in the Contemporary Church

Title

Women and the Priesthood in the Contemporary Church

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

2021

Authors

Journal

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

Pagination

319-346

Volume

43

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

During the last century there has been a prophetic emphasis on the understanding of women and their priesthood power and authority that has been unprecedented since the days of Joseph Smith. Through the use of scripture and teachings of our prophets and leaders of the restoration, this paper seeks to clarify the contemporary role of women in relation to their priesthood power and authority. By integrating the patriarchal priesthood—that priesthood entered into by Eve and Adam, lost during the time of Moses, and again revealed in our day in the Kirtland Temple—with the administrative priesthood found in the public Church and spoken of more traditionally, we can better understand the privileges, powers, and authorities associated with the temple that are critical for our day.

Church Organization
Women
Priesthood Organization
Priesthood Power
Patriarchal Priesthood

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