The Righteous Offering of the Sons of Levi–2,000 Years Ago

The Righteous Offering of the Sons of Levi–2000 Years Ago, but not in the Future

February 14, 2018June 3, 2018 / M.S. Brothers / 4 Comments

Note: The following essay was authored by Scott S. Mitchell, a principle contributor to this website. Mormons believe that on May 15, 1829, John the Baptist appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and conferred the Aaronic Priesthood. According to Joseph Smith, the angel declared that this priesthood, which Mormons teach is the authority to act … Continue reading The Righteous Offering of the Sons of Levi–2000 Years Ago, but not in the Future

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English Translation "Committee" of the Book of Mormon (1)
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Protection of Leaders' Reputations within Mormonism (3)
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Requiring Solid Scriptural Foundations for Religious Beliefs (4)
Restoration of Priesthoods: True or Revisionist LDS History? (1)
Scriptural and Historical Evidence that the Lost Tribes have Gathered (1)
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The Boy Scouts and Honor (1)
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The Great and Abominable Church (2)
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