The 1978 Revelation on Priesthood was an announcement by leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) that reversed a long-standing...

From 1852 to 1978, temple and priesthood policies in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) prohibited both Black women and Black...

R. McConkie, "The Receipt of the Revelation Offering the Priesthood to Men of All Races and Colors", June 30, 1978, Kimball Papers; cited in Kimball...

priesthood and be ordained an elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) after the announcement of the 1978 Revelation on Priesthood...

of his having Negro blood in his veins". After the church's 1978 Revelation on Priesthood removed the official prohibition against black priests, local...

instruct all the officers of the church in all things expedient. This revelation goes on to describe how the meetings of the School are to begin—including...

factor that influenced the 1978 Revelation on Priesthood that allowed male church members of any race to receive the priesthood. As of October 2018, the...

of Mormon, 2 Nephi 29:13). Latter-day Saints portal 1978 Revelation on Priesthood Direct revelation Bushman, Richard L. (2008). Mormonism: a very short...

to the priesthood was prohibited; following a revelation received by then-church president Spencer W. Kimball, the prohibition was lifted in 1978. A leadership...

presidents. After the 1978 Revelation on Priesthood, Mahlangu was eventually baptized on September 6, 1980. After the 1978 revelation, the South African...