Masonic influence
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- "There is absolutely no question in my mind that the Mormon ceremony which came to be known as the Endowment, introduced by Joseph Smith to Mormon Masons, had an immediate inspiration from Masonry." – Dr. Reed Durham, LDS Historian [1]
- "It seems to be the case, after the Prophet Joseph had been inducted into Masonry that he sensed elements of truth, pieces of antiquity within the Masonic cere
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External links
Non-Mormon
- Occultic and Masonic Influence (Institute for Religious Research)
- Masonic Influence in the Endowment Ceremony, by Bill McKeever
- The Temple Ceremony and Masonry; Masonic Ritual in the Temple Ceremony (Utah Lighthouse Ministry)
- Masonic Symbols and the LDS Temple, by Sandra Tanner
- Of Masons and Mormons: "The Solomon Key" offers controversial sequel, by Kimberly McLean (BYU NewsNet)
- Mormon Connection in Next Dan Brown Book? (KSL News; contains streaming video)
Mormon
- Why Did Joseph Smith Became a Mason?, by W. John Walsh and John A. Widtsoe
- Why was Joseph Smith a Mason?, by Cordell and Janice Vail
- The Message and the Messenger: Latter-day Saints and Freemasonry, by Greg Kearney
- How does one explain similarities between Masonic and temple ritual?, by Greg Kearney
- Is There No Help For The Widow's Son? Presidential Address, by Reed C. Durham, Jr. - Delivered At The Mormon History Association Convention, April 20, 1974
- How to Understand the Temple
