A History of the Adam-God Doctrine
Published on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 9:30 PM
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The subject of the Adam-God Doctrine is one that fascinates both scholars of Mormon history as well as students of Mormon theology. Those who are interested in this unique doctrinal teaching of 19th century Mormonism have numerous questions and research interests about it such as: When did Adam-God start to be believed and taught? Did the Adam-God Doctrine come from Joseph Smith? How long was it taught for, and when was it disavowed?
This paper explores the history of Joseph Smith’s teachings about Adam, as well as the genesis of the Adam-God Doctrine and its integration into LDS belief and worship in the 19th century. It explores which apostles supported the Adam-God Doctrine and who opposed it. It also dives into the demise of the Adam-God Doctrine as it began to be de-emphasized and ultimately disavowed by later Church leaders.
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