No non-Mormon scholars acknowledge the existence of either a " reformed Egyptian " language or a " reformed Egyptian " script as it has been described in Mormon belief.

Some Mormon scholars view Lamanites as ( 1 ) one small tribe among many in the ancient Americas, the remainder of whom were not discussed in the Book of Mormon, ( 2 ) a tribe that intermarried with indigenous Native American cultures.

Several well-known Mormon apologetic organizations, such as the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies ( a group of scholars at Brigham Young University ) and the Foundation for Apologetic Information & Research ( an independent, not-for-profit group ), have formed to defend the doctrines and history of the Latter Day Saint movement in general and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in particular.

When discussing the Mormon Christian belief in eternal progression, various Mormon and non-LDS scholars generally refer to a couplet written by Lorenzo Snow, the fifth president of the LDS Church, which states as follows:

This doctrine is generally referred to by scholars both inside and outside Mormon Christianity as the Christian deification.

It has been noted by several LDS and non-LDS scholars that the LDS expression of this widely-held Christian doctrine is often misrepresented and misunderstood when applied to Mormon Christians.

Because of this alleged misunderstanding, several LDS scholars ( and occasionally LDS authorities and theologians ) have sought to clarify the beliefs of Mormon Christians regarding the subject of exaltation.

There have been many LDS and non-LDS scholars and historians who have noted the similarities between the Mormon belief of eternal progression and the espoused beliefs of the fathers of the early Christian Church, especially in relation to those patristic writings of the first, second, and third centuries A. D.

As noted by both LDS and non-LDS scholars of early Christianity, there exist many references to a more literal belief in deification in the writings of the Church Fathers ( which some LDS and non-LDS scholars and early Church historians claim most closely resemble the beliefs of Mormon Christians than the beliefs of any other modern faith group derived from the Christian tradition ), including, but certainly not limited to, the following:

Mormons and non-Mormon scholars have, on occasion, also discussed the similarities between Mormon beliefs in exaltation ( which as noted is a more literal belief in the Christian doctrine of deification ) and the beliefs of some Modern Christian faiths.

Though Hofmann's " discoveries " of important Mormon documents often appeared to bolster the Tanners ' own arguments, Jerald had, by early 1984, concluded there was significant doubt as to the Salamander Letter's authenticity, and " to the astonishment of a community of scholars, historians and students, published an attack on the so-called Salamander Letter.

Packer's comments have raised criticism by some prominent Mormon and non-Mormon scholars.

In addition to many superficial changes, this latter work contains significant redactions, deletions, and additions of new material to the older revelations, and the nature of these changes has been controversial, in part because these changes are not widely known by Mormon adherents, and in part because the changes have been used by secular Mormon scholars to support a hypothesis that Mormon theology developed gradually, and underwent theological reversals and significant changes.

Secular Mormon scholars argue that these changes reflect the changing doctrines of Joseph Smith, but Mormon apologetic scholars are more likely to hold that the changes are elaborations or clarifications of previously revealed doctrine.

Secular Mormon scholars generally assert that Smith originally claimed only to be charged with translating the Book of Mormon.

* Richard G. Grant, Reformed Egyptian: ' In the Language of My Fathers ', Mormon apologetics.

* Richard and Joan Ostling ( born 1940 / 1939-2009 respectively ), co-authors of Mormon America: The Power and the Promise.

Brigham City was the namesake of American movie director, producer, writer, and actor Richard Dutcher's 2001 film Brigham City about murder in a fictitious small Mormon town, although it is not actually about the real Brigham City.

Marriott-Slaterville City was originally settled by several Mormon pioneer families, in 1852, including the Richard Slater family, and the Perry, Smout, Marriott and Field families.

** Richard Condie ( choir director ) for " The Battle Hymn of the Republic " performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir directed by Richard Condie

In the words of LDS historian Richard Bushman, " For most modern readers, the plates are beyond belief, a phantasm, yet the Mormon sources accept them as fact.

* VanWagoner, Richard S. " Mormon Polygamy: a History ", Signature Books, ISBN 0-941214-79-6 ;

* Van Wagoner, Richard S. Mormon Polygamy: A History

" When Robert's controversial study became better known, especially after its publication by the University of Illinois Press in 1985, Mormon apologists ( according to religion writer Richard N. Ostling ) " went into high gear " and " churned out responses " because " Roberts could not be dismissed as an outsider or an anti-Mormon.

Notable contributors include Mormon historians Leonard J. Arrington, and Thomas G. Alexander, former Salt Lake City mayor Ted Wilson, noted non-Mormon LDS historian Jan Shipps, authors Steven R. Covey, Gerald N. Lund, and Richard Eyre, respected scholar and apologist Hugh Nibley, and a few members of LDS hierarchy like Paul Evans, H. David Burton, and Jeffery R. Holland.

* Bennett, Richard E. We'll Find the Place: The Mormon Exodus 1846-1848.

Latter-Day Saint ( Mormon ) scholar Richard O. Cowan sees a parallel between the " bridal chamber " that is a central theme in the Gospel and the Mormon doctrine of " the new and everlasting covenant of marriage ," or " eternal marriage.

* Richard Lloyd Anderson, Investigating the Book of Mormon Witnesses, Deseret Book, 1981.

Killed with Gunnison were Richard H. Kern ( topographer and artist ), F. Creuzfeldt ( botanist ), William Potter ( a Mormon guide ), Private Caulfield, Private Liptoote, Private Mehreens, and John Bellows ( camp roustabout .).

** Richard Condie ( choir director ) for " The Battle Hymn of the Republic " performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir directed by Richard Condie

In contrast to numerous scholarly analyses of Joseph Smith's translations of the Book of Mormon and the Book of Abraham that began to appear in the 19th century, explorations of the textual foundations of the JST began in earnest only in the 1960s, with the pioneering work of the RLDS scholar Richard P. Howard and the LDS scholar Robert J. Matthews.

* Cracroft, Richard H. " Oh, What Songs of the Heart ": Zion's Hymns as Sung by the Pioneers ," included in Walker, Ronald W. and Dant, Doris R., " Nearly Everything Imaginable: The Everyday life of Utah's Mormon Pioneers ," 1999, Brigham Young University Press, Provo, Utah.

* Lyman Wight's Mormon Colony in Texas excerpt from " Mormon Trails " chapter in Hill Country travel guide by Richard Zelade ( 2001 ).

* God's Army ( 1999 ) – The first general release, modern Mormon cinema film, directed by Richard Dutcher.

The announcer opens and closes the broadcast with an adaptation of Richard L. Evans ' hallmark phrase, beginning with, " From the Crossroads of the West, we welcome you to Square in Salt Lake City for Music and the Spoken Word with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.

He sees people flee from Europe to settle in America ; that the Bible ( a record from the Jews ) would travel among the people ; that the people settling in America would drive the indigenous people out of the land ; that the settlers would overpower Europe ; the discovery and translation of the Book of Mormon ; and that the apostle John the Revelator would write concerning the final days.

* John Gee, Some Notes on the Anthon Transcript, Mormon apologetics.

The major figures of early Mormon history, including Joseph Smith, Jr., Hyrum Smith, Brigham Young, John Taylor ( Mormon ), Edward Partridge, Sidney Rigdon, Parley P. Pratt and John D. Lee, were included in the migration.

The county was named for Cassia Creek, which in turn was named either for John Cazier, a member of the Mormon Battalion and an emigrant train captain, or for a plant found in the area.

* Gary R. Entz, " Zion Valley: The Mormon Origins of St. John, Kansas ," Kansas History 24 ( summer 2001 ), 98-117.

Historic Kirtland structures, many of which are related to early Mormon history, include the NK Whitney home ( original structure ), Newel K. Whitney Store ( original structure ), a sawmill ( replica ), an ashery, the Sidney Rigdon home ( original structure ), and the John Johnson Inn.

On March 14, 1864, the John C. Dewey family, Mormon pioneer immigrants from England, left Calls Fort, Utah, and settled at Empey Springs, an area originally settled by William Empey.

It was founded in 1862 by Mormon pioneers John and William Berry, abandoned in 1866 due to Indian attacks, and resettled in 1871.

On July 29, 1847 a group of Mormon pioneers ( members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ) known as the Mississippi Company, among them John Holladay of Alabama, entered the Salt Lake Valley.

The first permanent settlements in the valley are believed to have been built by Mormon pioneers including Abraham Marchant, John Lambert, and John Pack who settled under the direction of Brigham Young.

On July 19, 1850, William H. Adams, John Mercer and Philo T. Farnsworth, Mormon pioneers sent by Brigham Young, arrived at the area now known as Pleasant Grove and staked out farms in what is now the southwest corner of the city.

The town was established in the 1880s by Mormon settlers, and was initially known as Youngtown, after John Willard Young ; it is generally held to be named after Jay L. Torrey from Pittsfield, Illinois.

According to Mormon scholar John Welch:

In April 1844, Joseph Smith referred to polygamy as " John C. Bennett's spiritual wife system " and warned " if any man writes to you, or preaches to you, doctrines contrary to the Bible, the Book of Mormon, or the book of Doctrine and Covenants, set him down as an imposter.

Soon after Young's death in 1877, the Adam – God doctrine fell out of favor within mainstream Mormonism, and was replaced by a theology more similar to that of Orson Pratt, as codified by turn-of-the century Mormon theologians James E. Talmage, B. H. Roberts and John A. Widtsoe.

John Taylor ( Mormon )

* John W. Taylor ( Mormon ), apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

mac daddy – machismo – macroorchidism – macrophilia – madonna-whore complex – maid of honor – maiden – maidenhead – maiesiophilia – maieusiophilia – mail-order bride – major vestibular glands – make-out slut – makeup – makeup sex-make a pass – mala badal – male – male chauvinism – male circumcision – male dominant sex position – male ejaculation – male gaze – male hermaphroditism – male lactation – male menopause – male Pill – male prostitute – male prostitution – male rape – male reproductive system ( human ) – maledom – maleness – mammae – mammal – mammary gland – mammary intercourse – manic-depressive hypersexuality – Thaddeus Mann – manual genital stimulation – manual-genital stimulation – marianismo – marital aid – marital arts – marital bed – marital rape – marital status – maritate – marriage – marriage banquet – marriage by abduction – marriage by capture – marriage ceremony – marriage contract – marriage guidance – marriage in South Korea – marriage license – marriage of convenience – marriage strike – marriage vows – marriageable age – Married Love – Mars Bar party – masculinity – masculinization – mask – mask fetishism – mask of pregnancy – masochism – masochist – massage – massage parlor – mastectomy – master – Masters and Johnson – William Masters and Virginia Johnson – W. H. Masters – William Howell Masters – mastopexy – masturband – masturbation – masturbation aid – masturbation fantasy – masturbilia – matchmaker – matriarchy – matrilinearity – matrilocal residence – matron of honor – Mattachine Society – Max Marcuse – May – December marriage – Mayer-Rokitansky syndrome – Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome – meat market ( sexuality ) – meatal advancement – meatal stenosis – meatal ulceration – meatitis – meatotomy – meatus – mechanism – mediastinum testis – medical fetishism – medical scene – medroxyprogesterone acetate – medulla of ovary – Meese Commission – megalopenis – melanotan II – melasma – melasma praegnans – membrana granulosa – membrum virile – men on the down-low ( DL ) – men who have sex with men – menarche – menopause – menstrual – menstrual cramp – menstrual cup – menstrual cycle – menstrual flow – menstrual taboo – menstruation – mental disorder – merkin – mesometrium – mesosalpinx – mesovarium – methyltestosterone – microorchidism – micropenis – microphallus – microphilia – mid-life crisis – mifepristone – mile high club-military fetishism – milk fetishism – mindfuck – minor vestibular glands – minotaur – misattribution of arousal – miscarriage – miscegenation – misogynist – misogyny – missionary position – mistress – misyar marriage – mittelschmerz – mixed wrestling – mixophilia – mixoscopia – mock execution – Modern Primitives – modern primitives – mole fetishism – Albert Moll – Molluscum contagiosum – John Money – Monilia – monilial vaginitis – monogamous relationship – monogamy – monopedomania – monorchism – mons pubis – mons veneris – morbid jealousy – morganatic marriage – Mormon marriage – Mormon view of marriage – morning gift – morning-after pill – morning-after-pill – morphophilia – mortality – morula – Mother Clap – motivation theories – mount – mourning clothing – MSM – mucinous tumor – mucopurulent cervicitis – mud wrestling – mujra ( courtesan ) – mukhannathun – muliebrity – Müllerian agenesis – Müllerian duct – Müllerian duct structures – Müllerian-inhibiting hormone – multipara – multiparous – multiphilia – multiple birth – multiple orgasm – multiple personality – multiple wedding – multiplexed paraphilia – mummification – Muslim marriage – Musée de l ' Érotisme – music fetish – mut ' a marriage – mutilation – mutta marriage – mutual masturbation – muxe – Mycoplasma hominis – myometrium – mysophilia – ménage à trois –

Former Eisenhower cabinet member Ezra Taft Benson — a leading Mormon — spoke in favor of the John Birch Society, but in January 1963 the LDS church issued a statement distancing itself from the Society.

In addition to documents from Mormon history, Hofmann also forged and sold signatures of many famous non-Mormons, including George Washington, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Daniel Boone, John Brown, Andrew Jackson, Mark Twain, Nathan Hale, John Hancock, Francis Scott Key, Abraham Lincoln, John Milton, Paul Revere, Myles Standish, and Button Gwinnett, whose signature was the rarest, and therefore the most valuable, of any signer of the Declaration of Independence.