February 24, 2011 – 8:45 am
I’m very pleased to welcome another guest post by Matthew B. Brown. Some of his writings, particularly his book The Gate of Heaven, are what inspired me to study the temple more in depth. He offers a wealth of insight and learning for the Latter-day Saints. ~Bryce Matthew B. Brown holds a degree in history [...]
By Guest Blogger
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Posted in Practices, Scholarship
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Also tagged anointing, bible, cap, clothing, endowment, garments, history, initiation, israelites, joseph smith, markings, marks, Matthew B. Brown, oil, ordinances, priest, prophet, research, rite, rites, ritual, rituals, robe, robes, sanctuary, scholar, scholars, solomon, symbols, symposium, tabernacle, vestments, washing
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(Continued from Part 2) The ankh symbol appears frequently with several other hieroglyphics in certain formulas and invocations that immediately call our attention. These are wedja, seneb, djed, & was. This table summarizes the different possible explanations for these hieroglyphics that I have been able to find:
By Bryce Haymond
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Posted in Artifacts, Scholarship, Texts
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Also tagged ankh, bible, coronation, egyptian, embrace, endowment, hieroglyph, hugh nibley, initiate, life, priesthood, rituals, rosetta stone, symbols, translation
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There is an established practice throughout history and in many areas of the world when someone is elevated to royal, or otherwise elevated status and position — they are given a new name. This name is often referred to as a regnal name, or a reign name, and is different than the given name at [...]
By Bryce Haymond
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Posted in Practices, Texts
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Also tagged benedict XVI, covenant, crown, endowment, initiation, name, new name, pope, Practices, priest, throne
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