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Did Early Temple Sealings Guarantee Heaven? (Jonathan Stapley 2018 interview)
Did Early Temple Sealings Guarantee Heaven? Dr. Jonathan Stapley, an award-winning historian—and surprisingly, a PhD in carbohydrate chemistry discusses his Mormon History Association Best Book Award-winner, “The Power of Godliness: Mormon Liturgy and Cosmology.” This is a fascinating deep dive into how early Latter-day Saints understood priesthood, the lost history of female ritual healing, and how the church’s ordinances have evolved over time.
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Complex History of Race & LDS Temples (Jonathan Stapley 4 of 4)
Dr. Jonathan Stapley tackles a tough topic: race & LDS Temples as we conclude his deep dive into Stapley’s award-winning book, Holiness to the Lord. We tackles some of the most complex historical topics surrounding Latter-day Saint temple worship, including the ideological shift away from plural marriage, the history of racial restrictions, and the profound religious work of caring for the dead.
0:00 Trading Polygamy for Temple Work
3:58 Race & the Temple
16:21 Caring for the Dead
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Amazing Complex History of Women & Temple Sealings (Jonathan Stapley 3 of 4)
Dr. Jonathan Stapley, author of Holiness to the Lord, dives deep into the complex history of women & temple sealings, the historical evolution of the sealing ceremony, the persistent changes to the endowment, and the shifting architectural purposes of Latter-day Saint temples. https://youtu.be/9GLMfnUxqdU
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Complex History of Women & Temple Sealings: Egalitarian Sealings?
When examining the history of the sealing ceremony, Stapley points out a star...Inside LDS Temple Ceremonies (Jonathan Stapley 2 of 4)
Dr Jonathan Stapley takes us inside LDS temple ceremonies, including the Initiatory, Endowment, and Sealing ceremony changes over the years. Was the sealing ceremony more egalitarian under Joseph Smith than Brigham Young? Check out our conversation….
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Dr. Jonathan Stapley, author of Holiness to the Lord, explores the fascinating historical evolution of temple ordinances, clarifying the differences between early Kirtland practices, the introduction of Masonic elements in Nauvoo, and the shifting langu...Best Temple Prep Ever! (Jonathan Stapley)
Chapter 1 is the best temple prep book ever. I sat down with Jonathan Stapley, an award-winning historian to discuss his newest book, Holiness to the Lord: Latter Day Saint Temple Worship. During the show, Stapley was even surprised he won the “Best Temple Book of 2025” award! I thi
0:00 Award Winning Author on LDS Temple Worship
3:20 Is Temple Worship Taboo?
10:14 Required Reading for Temple Prep
17:52 Kirtland Temple Period
