What does it mean to be from the tribe of Naphtali?

What does it mean to be from the tribe of Naphtali?

May 8, 2026 | Family Roots

Question   Gramps, What does it mean to be from the tribe of Naphtali? What are my responsibilities and duties? Clyn   Answer   Clyn, In Latter-day Saint (LDS) theology, discovering through a patriarchal blessing that you belong to the tribe of Naphtali...
What does it mean to be a pure Israelite?

What does it mean to be a pure Israelite?

Jan 9, 2026 | Family Roots

Question   Dear Gramps, What does it mean t be a pure Israelite? Thank you, M.S.E.   Answer   M.S.E., The words “Jew” and “Gentile” originate in ancient Israelite history. Biblically, a “Jew” refers to descendants of the kingdom of Judah, while...
Which of the 12 tribes do Blacks belong to?

Which of the 12 tribes do Blacks belong to?

Aug 22, 2025 | Family Roots

  Question   Gramps, Which of the Twelve Tribes do black people belong to? Richard   Answer   Richard, Patriarchal lineage refers to the ancestral line through which blessings and responsibilities are passed down in the context of the Church....
Do we have heavenly grandparents?

Do we have heavenly grandparents?

Aug 15, 2025 | Family Roots

Question   Gramps, Is it possible that God was once like Jesus, having had to learn as a mortal individual before ascending to godhood? And if that’s so, wouldn’t that mean he was the spiritual son of someone else? Do we just have a whole extended...
What is a Lamanite?

What is a Lamanite?

Apr 25, 2025 | Family Roots, World History

Question   Gramps, I heard there were three classifications of Lamanites: Native Americans, Polynesians, and Latinos/Hispanics. Are they considered Lamanites? Probably not all of those people are descended from Book of Mormon people. Are they considered to be...
Are only descendants of Judah considered to be Jews?

Are only descendants of Judah considered to be Jews?

Oct 14, 2024 | Family Roots

Question   Gramps, Are the descendants of Judah only considered to be “Jews” or is all of Israel’s 12 tribes’ descendants considered to be Jews? Alvis   Answer   Alvis, The term “Jew” has undergone significant evolution over the...
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