Baptism for the Dead

Themes on 'Redemption of the Dead' is not only depicted in historical Christian art but it is also found in ancient Christian writings. 'Baptism for the Dead' is just one aspect of this concept of redeeming the dead that was taught by the Early Christian Church.

Mormon Temples and Baptism for the Dead

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Repent, and be baptized every one of you. (Acts 2: 38)

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Articles:

  • The Covenant of Baptism: To Be in the Kingdom and of the Kingdom
  • Baptism for the Dead in Ancient Times
  • Corinthian Religion and Baptism for the Dead (1 Corinthians 15:29): Insights from Archaeology and Anthropology
  • Mormonism and Early Christianity: The Preaching to the Spirits in Prison
  • The Dead Shall Hear the Voice
  • Did the Early Christian Church Seek Salvation for the Dead?
  • Two Ways to Remember the Dead
  • Baptism for the Dead: The Coptic Rationale
  • Baptism for the Dead in Early Christianity
  • LDS Baptism for the Dead: Answers to Common Questions
  • The Quick and the Dead (review)
  • Early Church Fathers-Writings

Research Links:

· Scriptures - The Bible (KJV), Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great
· GospelDoctrine.Net
· GospelLink (fee)
· Hebrew/English Bible
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Book List:

Books on the Temple:
· Holy Places
· House of Glogy
· Illuminating the Sermon at the Temple & Sermon on the Mount: An Approach to 3 Nephi 11-18 and Matthew 5-7
· Look to the Temple
· Mormonism and Early Christianity
· Solomon's Temple: Myth and History
· Temple and Cosmos
· Temple Worship
· Temples of the Ancient World
· The Gate of Heaven
· The Holy Temple
· The House of the Lord
· The New Testament and the Latter-Day Saints
· The Sermon at the Temple and the Sermon on the Mount
· The Temple in Time and Eternity
· The Temple: Where Heaven Meets Earth

Books on Symbolism:
· Gospel Symbolism
· Symbols in Stone
· The Lost Language

Books On-Line:
· The Sermon at the Temple and the Sermon on the Mount
· The Temple in Time and Eternity

Great LDS Blogs:

· Believe All Things
· Free Temple Photos Blog
· Heavenly Ascents
· LDS Temples Photo Blog
· Leen Ritmeyer – Archeological Design
· Lehi’s Library
· Meridian Magazine
· Pronaos
· Sacred Symbolic
· Temple Study
· The Seer Stone
· Things as They Are, Were, and Are to Come
· Things Unutterable

Scriptural References:

1 Peter 3: 18-19
18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: 19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;
Matthew 16: 18-19
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Revelation 1: 18
18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
This blog is not an official site of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also called the Mormon or LDS Church) and the views may not necessarily represent the official views of the Church. Published LDS sources are used and do not include any sensitive material, descriptions or details of sacred LDS ceremonies. Please note that unlike other blogs; the posts will change as this is more a collection of historical Christian art, ancient writings and their connection or parallels to LDS Temples, the rites and symbolisms.
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