Priesthood

**Return to Table of Contents** of the Law of Yahweh CHAPTER 36 PRIESTHOOD 1. There are two Priesthoods: the Priesthood of an endless life; and the Priesthood of life. (15, 72) 2. In the Priesthood  of an endless life are two Orders; that of Apostles, and of Priests. (16, 68) 3. Of Apostles there are four Degrees. (6, 29) 4. The first Degree is that of Lawgiver, and is Apostle, Prophet, Seer, Revelator and Translator. This Degree is sole, and gives the word of God as from his own mouth. (30, 128) 5. The second Degree is that of Counsellor, and is Apostle, Prophet, Seer and King. (14, 63) 6. The third Degree is that of Embassador. Of these there shall be twelve. They shall be Apostles and witnesses to the nations, and Rulers in all places where the Lawgiver shall send them. (33, 149) 7. The fourth Degree is that of Evangelist. Evangelists are Apostles, and witnesses of the Kingdom, to whatever nation they are sent. Seven are a full Quorum; and there shall be but one Quorum to any nation, kindred, tongue or people. (40, 184) 8. Of Priests there are two Degrees. (6, 27) 9. The first Degree is that of High Priests. (8, 33) 10. The second Degree is that of Elders. (7, 29) 11. In the Priesthood of life are three Orders; that of Priest, of Teacher, and of Deacon. (16, 67) 12. Of Priests, of the Priesthood of life, there shall be a Chief Priest, a first and second High Priest, and a Leader of each Course of Priests, to every Temple. (30, 123) 13. This Priesthood shall be divided into Courses, according to the nature of their duties; and officers appointed in the several Courses, to guide and direct in the duties of the Course. In organizing the Courses, those may be included who have been ordained to a higher Priesthood. (47, 227) 14. Of Teachers there are five Degrees; Rabboni, Rabbi, Doctor, Ruler, and Teacher. (12, 62) 15. Of Deacons there are three Degrees; Marshals, Stewards, and Ministers. (10, 57) (15 sections, 290 words, 1318 letters) Return to [|Table of Contents] of The Law of Yahweh