| Living Prophets | Current president of the Mormon church, a “living prophet.” His divine revelations are superior to all past revelations. |
| Lucifer | Spirit-brother of Jesus; second-born creature of God after Jesus |
| Manuscript Found | Novel (1812-1814) by Solomon Spaulding believed plagiarized by Smith to form the Book of Mormon |
| Melchizedek Priesthood | Most important of two Mormon priesthoods (presidency, apostles, patriarch, high priest, seventies, and elders) |
| Moroni | Angel who supposedly revealed location of golden plates to Joseph Smith, Jr. |
| Nephites | One of the groups of people who, according to Mormons, came to America from theMiddle East |
| Patriarch | Nominal head of Mormon hierarchy; honorific title initially given to the father of the prophet |
| Pearl of Great Price | One of four sacred Mormon books containing the Book of Abraham which teaches that black race is cursed |
| Presiding Bishopric | First division of Aaronic Priesthood designated; administers the “wards” or local congregations |
| Smith, Joseph Jr. | Founder of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) |
| Telestial Kingdom | Lowest division of glory (heaven) in Mormonism, reserved for those swith no belief in Christ or the gospel |
| Terrestrial Kingdom | Secondary degree of glory (heaven) for those who, though honorable, failed in requirements of exaltation to Godhood |
| Young, Brigham | 2nd president and successor to Joseph Smith, Jr.; led Mormons to Salt Lake City, Utah |
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