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English
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How Mormonism Evolves : The Evolution of Revelation
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Crescat Scientia : Journal of History and Political Science
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Orem, UT
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Utah Valley University
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32-45
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Oakley Hill explains how revelation in Mormonism has evolved to survive new circumstances. Hill compares the development of early Mormon doctrine with Christian creeds popular during Joseph Smith's time and shows how they diverged. The development of doctrines concerning polygamy and ordaining black people to the priesthood are examined. The article discusses how these changes may have contributed to the unity or disunity of the LDS Church.