Could someone make a list for me of all the Mormon doctrine and traditions that were originally ideas from the Kabbalah.
And then make a list of all the doctrines and traditions that were Mason influenced
And last make a separate list of all the doctrines and traditions that were influenced by the magical religious culture Joseph Smith lived in, and the political climate?
Thnx.
2007-06-04 16:25:54 · 7 answers · asked by . 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Actually I have researched the topic, and though I only researched for a day or two (so far) I have made connections. It is just that researching ontop of asking people makes it all the more effective.
BTW though it may sound like it, I am not trying to Mormon bash, this is a serious honsest quistion.
But thankyou Pono7 for actually honestly answering my quistion! lol your the only one so far and I will likely choose you for the best answer.
2007-06-05 02:06:53 · update #1
Emmanuel Swedenborg - "Heaven and Hell" - The Three Kingdoms of Heaven.
Ethan Smith - ""View of the Hebrews" - inspiration of the theme of Book of Mormon.
Charles Grandison Finney - New England revivalist preacher 1825 and probable influence of several BoM characters (King Benjamin for one).
2007-06-05 04:59:42 · answer #1 · answered by Dances with Poultry 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are no Mormon doctrines and traditions that are originally from anything except the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They are from God.
However, is what you asking: "What aspects of Kabbalah, Masonry, and `magical religious culture' are true and present in Mormonism as well"?
2007-06-05 02:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by je_apostrophe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well considering that none of the mormon doctrine was "influenced" by anyone of those, i would have to say no. and guessing by the fact that you are asking others to research this for you, you are probably having a hard time making the connections too. well, probably cause what you are looking for doens't exsist. but can't blame you for trying:)
2007-06-04 21:44:52 · answer #3 · answered by pono7 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nothing we believe was influenced by anything but the Spirit of God, speaking to His living prophets. That there might be similarities to these other things is no doubt evidence that there is truth to them.
2007-06-05 05:02:15 · answer #4 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure and when I'm done I'll come over and wash your car and give you a foot massage?
2007-06-04 16:30:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Na....too much work.
2007-06-05 00:26:57 · answer #6 · answered by Ender 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
would you like fries with that?
2007-06-04 16:32:55 · answer #7 · answered by blackroserequiem 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋