Abstract
Abstract Smith bases the church on authority, which for him means priesthood and apostolic succession. He merges prophetic and ecclesiastical modes of authority based on the Book of Mormon. Principle of Common Consent was instituted as a hedge against priesthood abuse. But the tension between prophetic, hierarchical authority and personal revelation persist. In addition to administrative functions, priesthood has actual salvific power and is of eternal rather than temporal duration. It is the power by which worlds were and are created and by which individuals are initiated into the divine family. Priesthood comprises two orders, Aaronic (bishops, priests, teachers, and deacons) and Melchizedek (apostles, patriarch, high priests, elders, and seventies).
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
