Updated cheat sheet covering biblical evidence for the priesthood and the need for living prophets. Includes key scriptures and responses to common objections about clerical authority.
The most thorough treatment of LDS priesthood doctrine in the library. Covers the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthoods, the necessity of divine authority, the textual evidence from the Septuagint and Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Restoration of priesthood keys.
Original version of the priesthood and prophets cheat sheet with core scripture references and arguments.
Textual analysis of the Josiah and Hezekiah reforms in Kings and Chronicles, examining variant readings between the Masoretic Text, Septuagint, and Dead Sea Scrolls. Relevant to understanding priesthood functions and religious authority in ancient Israel.