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A three-part video series with insights on LDS temples, their uses, ceremonies, changes, and Masonic influences on Joseph Smith.

Part 1 — Sandra Tanner gives an insightful description of Mormon temples, their uses, and ceremonies, describing the Mormon undergarments, temple clothing and Masonic influences, such as secret handshakes.

(1/6/2022 – YouTube — The Sandra Tanner Collection)

(Original video source, with visuals, at: MormonismCompared) [5/24/2012]

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Part 2 — Descriptions of the LDS marriage (sealing) ceremony, Masonic influences on Joseph Smith, and the Nauvoo and Kirtland connections to temple history.

(Original video source, with visuals, at: MormonismCompared) [5/24/2012]

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Part 3 — Sandra discusses Brigham Young’s Adam-God doctrine, polygamy, the Reed Smoot hearings, and the modifying of graphic blood oaths originally used in the temple. She also explains the Word of Wisdom, temple recommends and the necessity of the temple rituals for eternal life.

(Original video source, with visuals, at: MormonismCompared) [5/24/2012]

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