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Mormonism and priesthood
Restoration
Restoration
Summary: Critics claim that no restoration of priesthood authority was required, and that the "laying on of hands" is not necessary in order to receive priesthood authority. Some critics claim that the concept of priesthood authority and ordinations came from Sidney Rigdon.- Aaronic priesthood (Click here for full article)
∗ ∗ ∗ - Hebrews 7 and the Aaronic priesthood—
Brief Summary: Hebrews 7 states that the Aaronic/Levitical Priesthood was "changed" to the unique priesthood "after the order of Melchizedek" held by Jesus Christ. Why then do Mormons still use the Aaronic Priesthood? (Click here for full article)∗ ∗ ∗
- Hebrews 7 and the Aaronic priesthood—
- Melchizedek priesthood (Click here for full article)
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- Aaronic priesthood (Click here for full article)