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...

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...

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...

Commandments Word of Wisdom "Lectures on Faith" Letter from Liberty Jail 1890 Manifesto 1978 Revelation on Priesthood The following people were involved...

Bridgeforth from 1971 through 1978. Shortly after the church's June 8, 1978, announcement of the revelation extending the priesthood to all worthy male members...