REL C 225 Final Exam qa
What are the six foundational time periods of Church history covered in this class(titles
and years)?
- Beginnings (1820-1831)
- Two Church Centers (1831-1838)
- Nauvoo (1839-1846)
- The Church in the West (1839-1950)
- Expansion (1950-1989)
- The World-Wide Church (1990-Present)
What is "doctrine"?
- Today it is commonly defined as "things which are eternal or unchanging gospel
truths"
- The dictionary states it is "something that is taught". This is often the way the word
was used in scripture.
What are the four types of doctrine?
1) Core Doctrine ("eternal doctrines", unchanging truths of salvation)
2) Supportive Doctrine (elaborative, descriptive, timely teachings expanding on core
doctrine, not necessarily 3) Policy Doctrine (timely statements related to applications of
supportive or core doctrine)
4) Esoteric Doctrine (unknown or only partially revealed tor yet to be revealed truths)
- Ex: Baptism is a core doctrine. Baptism for the dead is a supportive doctrine. How and
where proxy baptisms can be legitimate is a policy doctrine. How these baptisms will be
accepted by the deceased in the spirit world has not been fully revealed and may be
considered an esoteric doctrine.
What are four levels of evaluating an official Church teaching?
- Harmonized Scriptures (Is it repeatedly found in the scriptures and in the 4 standard
works?)
- The united voice of the current Brethren (Is it proclaimed by the united voice of the
current Brethren?)
- Repeated teachings from the current general authorities and officers (Is it consistently
taught by current General Authorities and general officers acting in their official
capacity?)
- Current/recent publications of the Church (Is it found in recent Church publications or
statements?)
What are five factors for evaluating a historical source?
-Is it a primary source? You were there. You experienced it.
- Is it a contemporary account?Produced at or near to the time of the event. Earlier it is
recorded, the more accurate.
- Does it have an objective perspective? Look for judgmental words. "there is no such
thing as objective history"
- What is its relationship to other sources? Looking for a consistent story across
accounts
- Are its claims supported by evidence?
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What was the audience and context for each of Joseph's four primaryFirst Vision
accounts?
- 1832 - wrote in a letter book after receiving D&C 85, where the lord admonishes the
lords clerks to keep a history and a general church record of all things that transpire in
zion.
- 1835 - to robert matthews, a jewish minister. Written in josephs scribe warren parrish.
emphasizes his attempt to discover which church was right, the opposition he felt as he
prayed, and the appearance of one divine personage who was followed shortly by
another.
- 1838 - worked with scribes to produce an official history of the church. In this account
he detailed the negative reactions of locals who treated his telling of the vision with
contempt (joseph smith history account)
- 1842 - response to john wentworth. Wentworth requested to know more about
Mormonism. This account catered to those less familiar with the Church's beliefs
What are two primary doctrinal messages from the First Vision?
1) There had been an apostasy from doctrinal truth through the creeds of Christianity.
2) There had been an apostasy from the authorized ordinances and covenants of
exaltation.
How many years passed from Moroni's first visit to Joseph Smith until Joseph could
obtain the gold plates?
4 years (1823-1827)
What is the definition of "Urim and Thummim"?
Tangible device that aids in revelation
How was the Book of Mormon translated?
By the gift and power of god
What priesthood and keys did Peter, James, and John restore?
Melchizedek priesthood. Keys necessary to direct the kingdom of God on the Earth.
Ordained as apostles.
How, when, and where was the Church organized?
Tuesday, April 6, 1830, at the home of Peter Whitmer Sr. in Fayette, New York
What were the original "doctrine" and "covenants" parts that created the Doctrine and
Covenant's title?
- "Theology on the doctrine of the church" included lectures on faith
- "covenants and commandments of the Lord" included josephs revelations
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What are the six foundational time periods of Church history covered in this class(titles
and years)?
- Beginnings (1820-1831)
- Two Church Centers (1831-1838)
- Nauvoo (1839-1846)
- The Church in the West (1839-1950)
- Expansion (1950-1989)
- The World-Wide Church (1990-Present)
What is "doctrine"?
- Today it is commonly defined as "things which are eternal or unchanging gospel
truths"
- The dictionary states it is "something that is taught". This is often the way the word
was used in scripture.
What are the four types of doctrine?
1) Core Doctrine ("eternal doctrines", unchanging truths of salvation)
2) Supportive Doctrine (elaborative, descriptive, timely teachings expanding on core
doctrine, not necessarily 3) Policy Doctrine (timely statements related to applications of
supportive or core doctrine)
4) Esoteric Doctrine (unknown or only partially revealed tor yet to be revealed truths)
- Ex: Baptism is a core doctrine. Baptism for the dead is a supportive doctrine. How and
where proxy baptisms can be legitimate is a policy doctrine. How these baptisms will be
accepted by the deceased in the spirit world has not been fully revealed and may be
considered an esoteric doctrine.
What are four levels of evaluating an official Church teaching?
- Harmonized Scriptures (Is it repeatedly found in the scriptures and in the 4 standard
works?)
- The united voice of the current Brethren (Is it proclaimed by the united voice of the
current Brethren?)
- Repeated teachings from the current general authorities and officers (Is it consistently
taught by current General Authorities and general officers acting in their official
capacity?)
- Current/recent publications of the Church (Is it found in recent Church publications or
statements?)
What are five factors for evaluating a historical source?
-Is it a primary source? You were there. You experienced it.
- Is it a contemporary account?Produced at or near to the time of the event. Earlier it is
recorded, the more accurate.
- Does it have an objective perspective? Look for judgmental words. "there is no such
thing as objective history"
- What is its relationship to other sources? Looking for a consistent story across
accounts
- Are its claims supported by evidence?
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, REL C 225 Final Exam qa
What was the audience and context for each of Joseph's four primaryFirst Vision
accounts?
- 1832 - wrote in a letter book after receiving D&C 85, where the lord admonishes the
lords clerks to keep a history and a general church record of all things that transpire in
zion.
- 1835 - to robert matthews, a jewish minister. Written in josephs scribe warren parrish.
emphasizes his attempt to discover which church was right, the opposition he felt as he
prayed, and the appearance of one divine personage who was followed shortly by
another.
- 1838 - worked with scribes to produce an official history of the church. In this account
he detailed the negative reactions of locals who treated his telling of the vision with
contempt (joseph smith history account)
- 1842 - response to john wentworth. Wentworth requested to know more about
Mormonism. This account catered to those less familiar with the Church's beliefs
What are two primary doctrinal messages from the First Vision?
1) There had been an apostasy from doctrinal truth through the creeds of Christianity.
2) There had been an apostasy from the authorized ordinances and covenants of
exaltation.
How many years passed from Moroni's first visit to Joseph Smith until Joseph could
obtain the gold plates?
4 years (1823-1827)
What is the definition of "Urim and Thummim"?
Tangible device that aids in revelation
How was the Book of Mormon translated?
By the gift and power of god
What priesthood and keys did Peter, James, and John restore?
Melchizedek priesthood. Keys necessary to direct the kingdom of God on the Earth.
Ordained as apostles.
How, when, and where was the Church organized?
Tuesday, April 6, 1830, at the home of Peter Whitmer Sr. in Fayette, New York
What were the original "doctrine" and "covenants" parts that created the Doctrine and
Covenant's title?
- "Theology on the doctrine of the church" included lectures on faith
- "covenants and commandments of the Lord" included josephs revelations
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