The Priesthood (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781462150328)

In 1978, Marcus H. Martins was finally allowed to hold the priesthood. Decades later, he shares his research and understanding of priesthood power, government, and symbolic representations.

In The Priesthood: Earthly Symbols and Heavenly Realities, Dr. Martins combines personal experience and scholarly insight to reveal how priesthood authority, symbols, and ordinances link us to heavenly power. His journey'Äîfrom a young man barred from priesthood service to a bishop, stake high councilor, mission president, temple worker, and beloved professor'Äîlends a rare depth to this exploration.

In this book, you'Äôll discover:

How priesthood government, symbolic clothing, and sacred language shape our faith How priesthood keys unlock the treasures of heaven and transform daily life A fresh look at gender, inclusivity, and the eternal roles of women and families

Questions of race, gender, and belonging echo in every faith community, this book promises clarity, hope, and a vision of the priesthood'Äôs eternal purpose. Dr. Martins reveals how the priesthood'Äôs earthly symbols point us to heavenly realities'Äîand the boundless love of God.