Jan 28, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Joseph Smith
Question What is “the gift of Aaron” referred to in D&C 8:6-8? Tim Answer Tim, The revelations given to Joseph Smith were often edited prior to publication in order to clarify their application to the Church members who would read...
Sep 6, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Question Gramps, Did any of Jerusha and Hyrum’s surviving children or descendants become well known in later life? Were any apostles, etc.? Elia Answer Elia, How gracious of you to call attention to Jerusha and Hyrum’s descendants. If I...
Aug 7, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Question Gramps, It seems to me that the LDS church should purchase the Kirtland Temple. Are you aware of efforts to purchase the property? I guess the current owners are not interested in selling. Thank you. I have enjoyed reading and learning from your...
Apr 18, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Temples
Question Which of the founding fathers was the work NOT done for in the St. George temple? I think there were 3. Dennis Answer Dennis, All the founding fathers had their work performed for them. In 1877, President Woodruff shared the...
Mar 29, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Brigham Young, Church History
Question Gramps, Can you explain the Adam-God doctrine? Don Answer Don, I can certainly explain that it is not official LDS Doctrine. There is no clear scriptural precedent for the typical understanding of Brigham Young’s comments. Did he...
Feb 8, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, In your answer to a previous question by someone you stated, “The practice of polygamy under the sanction of the Lord is a principle of a highly spiritual nature, as explained the D&C 132. The principle has never changed, but the...
Jan 21, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, I understand there is four versions of the First Vision. I know about the one in the Pearl of Great Price, but heard that there was one by the Prophet’s own hand earlier. If you know, where can I find it? Elliot Answer Elliot, Dean C....
Dec 26, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Temples
Question Gramps, Can you tell me the date that construction on the SLC Mormon Temple was begun and when the work was completed? Cole Answer Cole, Groundbreaking for the Salt Lake Temple was done on February 14, 1853. The cornerstone was laid on...
Nov 30, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Question Gramps, I have a friend that told me the Mormons murdered children at the massacre in Mountain Meadows. I have read many different versions of this story. Which is correct? Faith Answer Dear Faith, The Mountain Meadow Massacre was a...
Oct 29, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Church History
Question Dear Gramps, Firstly I would like to thank you for taking your time in helping us shed some light on uncertainties. My brother refered me to you. He reads your answers very often. I think that my subject is quite self explanatory. My fiance is not a member,...