A City of London text recorded the names of two "fremasons" in 1376.

A fifteenth-century text gives one of the oldest accounts of the origins of stonemasonry and ordinances regulating the craft.

James Anderson names Hiram Abif as temple craftsman.

Bérage asserts that the mysteries of Masonry are intrinsically tied to the tenets of the Christian religion.

Salem Town describes the eighth Masonic degree and how the righteous will "will become kings and priests before the throne of his glory for ever and ever".

William Morgan describes the "sign and due-guard of a Master Mason," with words to be used in case of distress.

Anonymous report of the kidnapping of anti-Mason William Morgan.

Joseph Smith's uncle writes to Hyrum Smith expressing skepticism of Jospeh Smith's story about angel.

Rochester Daily Advertiser reprints report of Moroni visit and Joseph finding plates.

D&C 20 from Revelation Book 1, mentions Moroni as an angel.

Salamander Letter, forged by Mark Hofmann.

Republican Advocate in December 1830 reports on Moroni's visit to Joseph.

Evangelical Inquirer (March 1831) publishes David S. Burnett's description of Moroni as a "ghost."

The Ohio Star quotes Geauga Gazette when they say the Mormon Bible is anti-Masonic and its followers are anti-Masons.

Booth reports how JS described Moroni's appearance.

Boston Republican reports that Moroni appeared in dream or vision to Joseph.

Peter Bauder reprints his interview with Joseph; reports Joseph's search for "secret treasure."

Willard Chase's statement to E.D. Howe calls Moroni a "spirit."

Leman Copey depicts Moroni as treasure guardian.

In a revelation in the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord references Moroni's visit to Joseph.

Oliver Cowdery's "letter IV," printed in Messenger and Advocate, on visit of Moroni's visit to Joseph.

Oliver Cowdery describes scriptures recited to Joseph by Moroni.

Joseph's 1835 history describing Moroni's visit.

Joseph used language associated with Masonry in his journal.

Joseph describes washings and anointings in the Kirtland Temple.

Messenger and Advocate reports on the dedication of the Kirtland Temple.

Ohio Observer publishers Truman Coe's description of Joseph's claims; mentions angel and vision.

Joseph Smith says that "it was not intended to tell the world all the particulars of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon."

Joseph identifies Moroni as the angel who gave him the BOM in the Elders' Journal.

Joseph's 1838 history identifies angel as Nephi.

Joseph's 1838 history narrative of Moroni visit.

Willard Richard's Report on Joseph Smith's Comments on discerning Angels.

Additional Wilford Woodruff account of Joseph's comments on detecting Angels.

Joseph identifies Moroni as one who revealed the Book of Mormon.

Joseph expressed plans to dedicate himself to translation between 1835 and 1842.

Heber C. Kimball describes being endowed in Nauvoo.

A revelation commanding the Saints to build a temple in Nauvoo (now D&C 124).

Joseph commented on how he wishes to be translating Egyptian documents more pre-1842.

John C. Bennett provides Abraham Jonas statement of recommendation of the Columbus Lodge, No. 6.

Signers of the Nauvoo Masonic Lodge ordinance include 8 out of the 9 men who received the endowment on May 4, 1842.

John C. Bennett's minutes record that Hyrum was previously made a Freemason in Palmyra.

John C. Bennett's minutes record that the Nauvoo Masonic Lodge holds its first meeting and several, including Joseph Smith, request initiation.

Joseph offers temple-related explanations of Egyptian characters in his explanation of facsimile 2.

John C. Bennett's expose claims to reveal temple rituals.

Brigham Young records possible initiation in the Nauvoo Masonic Lodge using a Masonic cipher.

February 3, 1844 Nauvoo Masonic Lodge meeting minutes.

Two individuals raised at Nauvoo Masonic Lodge.

Joseph's 1842 letter, printed in the Times and Seasons, describes visit of angel.

Abraham Jonas writes letter providing dispensation for Joseph's initiation into Freemasonry.

WC records AJ dispensation for Joseph's initiation in secondary copy of Nauvoo Masonic Lodge minutes.

Joseph King states that he was told that John C. Bennett was expelled from an Ohio Masonic Lodge.

Abraham Jonas writes George Miller about others' mistrust of Nauvoo Masonic Lodge.

John C. Bennett notes Joseph and Sidney becoming Fellow Craft and Mason Masons.

John C. Bennett's Nauvoo Lodge Minute Book 1 postdates petitions for admission to the lodge.

Joseph Smith teaches specific signs and key words of the priesthood are associated with various ordinances.

In an epistle to the Relief Society, Joseph Smith cites Masonry as an organization whose members know how to keep secrets.

Eliza Snow records Joseph using Masonic language to describe the Relief Society's progress.

The Nauvoo Lodge unanimously votes to stay active.

John C. Bennett's Nauvoo Lodge Minutes record for April 7–9.

John C. Bennett's Nauvoo Lodge Minutes record that four individuals were raised as Master Masons.

Joseph Smith stressed the need for individuals to stand in their appointed places to sanctify the Society, emphasizing the imminent bestowal of the keys of the kingdom and urging resistance to evil.

Eliza R. Snow Records Nauvoo Relief Society Meeting on April 28, 1842.

Willard Richard's Reports on Joseph Smith's Discourse from May 1, 1842.

Joseph administers the endowment for the first time.

Joseph Smith's journal notes that he taught about the priesthood.

Joseph and other Masonic brethren forgive charges against Robert D. Foster for abusive language towards Samuel Harrison Smith and for abusing Henry G. Sherwood.

John C. Bennett charges Joseph Smith with "the actual seduction of several Master Masons' wives, sisters, and daughters."

John C. Bennett accuses Nauvoo Lodge as having initiated members prior to the lodge installment.

John C. Bennett accuses Nauvoo Lodge of initiating Masons before the installation of the Lodge.

The Nauvoo Lodge Minutes Book records Abraham Jonas' description of his reasons for placing an injunction against the Nauvoo Lodge, and how it might be remedied.

Parley P. Ppratt identifies angel as "Nephi" in editorial remarks in Millennial Star.

On August 1842 James Adams accompanied Joseph Smith to participate in the installation of the Rising Sun Lodge in Montrose, Iowa.

Joseph records an appearance of the archangel Michael on the banks of the Susquehanna river "detecting the devil" who appeared as an angel of light.

The Nauvoo Masonic Lodge minutes reports that Illinois Grand Master Meredith Helm lifted the injunction against the Nauvoo lodge.

Joseph maintains that ordinances of salvation, "instituted in the heavens before the foundation of the World," should not be altered.

Joseph and Emma Smith "anointed and ordained to the highest and holiest order of the priesthood."

Oliver B. Huntington uses the Masonic pigpen cipher in his journal.

Joseph teaches his hope for the dedication of the Nauvoo temple so ordinances for the living and dead can happen.

Joseph teaches his hope for the dedication of the Nauvoo temple so baptisms for the dead and members being anointed as Kings and Priests of the Most High can take place.

Joseph Smith gives an entire sermon on the temple-related doctrinal implications of Revelation 1:6: "and hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father."

Hyrum Smith states that the temple is incomparable, emphasizing its importance for granting power and knowledge, and its role in addressing church challenges.

Lucy Mack Smith repeats T&S identification of angel as Nephi.

History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints notes that Joseph Smith inaugurated the endowment on May 4, 1842.

Hosea Stout records frequent engagements with Masonic activities from 1845–1852, including meetings at the Masonic Hall, attending Masonic school, and interactions with fellow Masons.

Brigham records giving temple ordinances in the Nauvoo Temple.

OP identifies M as angel who appeared to JS.

Pearl of Great Price 1851 printing of name of angel as Nephi.

T.B.H. Stenhouse's French translation of Joseph Smith History names angel "Nephi."

Jaques retells Moroni visitation; calls angel Nephi.

Nauvoo Freemason Lucius N. Scovil describes incidents of unfair treatment the Latter-day Saints received from the Illinois Grand Lodge in refusing a charter for their Lodge.

Brigham teaches that the Lord condescends to give revelations to people in ways they understand.

Church critic John Hyde ridicules Church's use of Freemasonry.

John Hyde claims that the temple endowment is constantly changed.

Heber C. Kimball attributes Freemasonry to Solomon and David and Church possesses true Masonry.

William Jefferies retells angel visit to Joseph; calls angel Nephi.

Wilford Woodruff records a conversation with Brigham Young about Masonry and the United States government's intentions toward the Church.

Heber C. Kimball discusses the Church's persecutions in 1861, highlights their resilience, mentions ties to Freemasonry, and predicts retribution for their oppressors.

Joseph Knight Jr. recounts that Joseph spoke of having a vision of an angel.

Brigham Young is reported as saying that Joseph Smith said "thousands of things" in "secret councils" that "the people have not yet heard."

Brigham attributes endowment to Solomon's Temple.

London Quarterly Review, a non-LDS periodical, publishes a review calling the angel "Nephi."

John C. Reynolds describes the "fiery persecutions" that shut down the Grand Lodge in Illinois.

James Adams reeelected as Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois.

James Adams says he will refrain from future business of the Springfield Lodge.

John C. Reynolds records James Adams' absence and Meredith Helm's election as Deputy Grand Master.

The Illinois Masonic Grand Lodge committee reached various resolutions.

Bodley Masonic Lodge refuses request to support the formation of a Masonic Lodge in Nauvoo.

George Q. Cannon says Joseph was visited by both Moroni and Nephi.

CP condemns Mormonism for using Masonic symbols.

T. B. H. Stenhouse notes that Church leaders saw Freemasonry as degenerate version of priesthood.

John Taylor says that both Nephi and Moroni visited Joseph.

Orson Pratt gives reason for discrepancy about angel's name.

L. John Nuttall receives instructions at the veil from Brigham, some of which had not previously been given; acted in roles of Adam/Michael during endowment.

Brigham Young describes first endowment, use of garments.

Orson Pratt and Joseph F. Smith report to John Taylor on identity of angel.

Zina D. Young remembers that Joseph Smith "made the Masonic sign of distress" prior to his death at Carthage.

John Taylor teaches, in a 1879 sermon, that both Moroni and Nephi visited Joseph.

Frederic G. Mather describes angel Moroni as appearing to Joseph.

Kansas City Journal publishes David Whitmer recollection of how he learned about Joseph and the plates.

John Taylor explains that Joseph Smith felt an urgency to reveal the endowment and he would have had more to say about it if he had lived longer.

Lucius N. Scovil recalls endowment in Nauvoo.

BS says a toad transformed into an angel.

JI identifies Christ as the "chief and master Mason."

First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve denies the church condones death for apostates.

Ebenezer Robinson describes the introduction of Masonry in Nauvoo.

Wilford Woodruff records a sermon where he addresses reasons for the Manifesto.

Abraham Jonas creates eight lodges under dispensation following the October 1841 Grand Lodge of Illinois meeting.

Zion's Ensign prints William Smith's reports of Joseph's description of the visitation of Moroni.

Wilford Woodruff describes meeting with temple presidents to harmonize the endowment across temples.

Léo Taxil falsely attributes Albert Pike with advocating for a "Luciferian Doctrine" in Masonic practices in a spurious speech from 1889.

Kansas City Times reprints Katharine Smith Salisbury's reminiscence of Moroni's visit to Joseph.

Rudger Clawson cites Franklin D. Richards as saying that Joseph Smith sought to know missing keys of Masonry.

Joseph F. Smith condemns "secret organizations."

Report concerning the Reed Smoot Hearing from June 1906 discusses the Oath of Vengeance in the LDS temple ceremony.

Hugh M. Dougall discusses the Oath of Vengeance during the Reed Smoot hearing.

J. R. Wallis, Sr. answers questions concerning the endowment ceremony and the oaths and covenants he made therein during the Reed Smoot Hearing in 1904.

Contents of the "oath of vengeance" provided during the Smoot hearing. "Vengeance" to be carried out by God, not man.

J.D. Stead presents the oaths taken in the LDS temple ceremony in an RLDS critique of LDS theology.

James E. Talmage explains that temple designs vary according to the needs of each dispensation.

The Books of Adam and Eve, Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament.

The First Presidency releases a statement announcement changes to help Church members who live in places remote from Temples to assist them in performing ordinances on behalf of the dead.

Horace H. Cummings notes that his grandfather, James Cummings, claimed Joseph Smith had a deeper understanding of Masonic ceremonies than many Masons.

Joseph E. Marcombe asserts that the charges brought against Latter-day Saint Masonic lodges "were only used to veil or hide the social, political, and religious difficulties."

B. H. Roberts addresses concerns about Joseph Smith's Masonic and origins of temple ceremonies, emphasizing that the ceremonies were divinely revealed to Smith before his engagement with Masonry.

Elder B. H. Roberts addresses Joseph Smith's Masonic connection, stating that the endowment ceremonies originated from divine revelations and predated his Masonic affiliations.

Samuel H. Goodwin discusses the relationship between the Mormon Church and Freemasonry, highlighting historical attitudes, clandestine practices, theological differences, and prohibitions on membership.

Horace C. Cummings maintains that his grandparents conducted JS through masonry for the first time.

William Mitchell Paden writes a book discussing the temple endowment ceremony.

Anthony Ivins dismisses claims of antique roots for Freemasonry.

Bilderback writes on irregularities at the Nauvoo Lodge.

E. Cecil McGavin recognizes similarities between Latter-day Saints and Masons but suggests that the temple ceremony inspiration goes beyond Masonry.

Asael C. Lambert records John A. Widtsoe's teachings concerning the temple ceremony and the revelation concerning the ceremony was kept verbal until the opening of the St. George Temple.

Harold B. Lee teaches that, although the liturgy of the temple may change, the truths conveyed "are the same regardless of how they are presented."

Church president Lorenzo Snow and his counselor Joseph F. Smith strongly counsels members not to become members of secret organizations.

Godfrey outlines Illinois Masonry's history, including the founding of a Nauvoo lodge by Mormon Masons.

Reed C. Durham assures readers that he believes temple endowment inspired, in spite of Masonic influence.

The First Presidency issues a statement to stake presidents instructing them to no longer issue a temple recommend to a wife whose husband is not a member of the Church.

G. de Santillana and H. von Dehchend explain that Fu Hsi and Nu Kua measure the "squareness of the earth" and the "roundness of heaven" with their square and compass.

Mervin B. Hogan discusses tensions between Utah Masonry and the Mormon Church, noting Utah Masonry's anti-Mormon stance and shared prominent figures.

Mervin B. Hogan documents the deliberations and resolutions within the Utah Masonic community regarding the exclusion of members from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

First Presidency letter from June 8, 1978 announcing the revelation on the priesthood.

Joseph Smith asserts that he did not build upon another's foundation, but on his own independent revelation and truth, confident in God's support.

W. Grant Bangerter states that the First Presidency has care over temple ordinances.

The Jurisprudence Committee of the Grand Lodge of Utah recommended removing a 1925 resolution that banned LDS Church members from becoming Freemasons.

Bruce R. McConkie describes the oath and covenant of the priesthood.

Armand L. Mauss maintains that the endowment developed out of a Masonic cultural context, concludes it is not a "big issue."

The Tanners discuss various changes to the temple endowment.

Hugh W. Nibley discusses the atonement and the ancient temple.

Los Angeles Times reports on major changes to the temple endowment.

Wilford Woodruff says that no president of the church has received all revelations related to the temple.

Rudger Clawson cites Franklin D. Richards as saying that Joseph Smith sought to know keys of knowledge lost from Masonry and the Lord "revealed … true Masonry, as we have it in our temples."

Donald W. Parry "Garden of Eden: Prototype Sanctuary" comparison between Temple and Garden of Eden.

Léo Taxil confesses that the the links between Freemasonry and Satanism were an elaborate hoax he created.

Harold B. Lee teaches that the means by which the temple endowment and its message are presented can be subject to change.

Matthew B. Brown on the meaning of "offering" as bloodless sacrifices rather than animal sacrifices.

Joseph Fielding McConkie and Craig J. Ostler discuss the incident of Joseph detecting Satan as an angel of light.

David John Buerger writes on similarities between the Nauvoo Temple Endowment and Masonry.

Glen M. Leonard expresses the view that Joseph Smith "would have understood that Freemasonry held values cherished by religious persons of every faith."

Dana Luciano traces the evolution of American perception of Freemasonry from a mocked fraternity in the 18th century to a subject of diverse conspiracy theories in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Masonic historian Mark A. Tabbert describes how the Enlightenment influenced Freemasonry.

Latter-day Saint historian Richard L. Bushman summarizes continued attention given to Freemasonry, even after the Nauvoo temple endowment was given to the Saints.

Jerald and Sandra Tanner report the contents of the lecture at the veil.

The Church News reports on the Swiss Temple and the creation of the endowment in multiple languages.

Scholarly discussion of Solomon in Freemason myths.

Masonic scholar W. Kirk MacNulty debunks the claim of Masonic origin for the Great Seal of the United States.

Einar Thomassen describes major sequence in the process of salvation of the early Christian Valentinian sect.

Masonic scholar W. Kirk MacNulty affirms that Freemasonry is not a religion.

In the Journal of Ritual Studies it states that before 2005 the initiatory included "ritual nudity".

Glen A. Cook, a Freemason and Brigham Young University Law School graduate, served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Utah.

Glen A. Cook is the first Grand Master of the Utah Grand Lodge in nearly a century who is a Latter-day Saint.

Vaughn speculates that Masonic membership declined by as much as two-thirds in the wake of the anti-Masonry movement.

Boyd K. Packer states that temple ordinances are "kept confidential."

Introduction of Journals vol. 3 mention of Second Anointings.

George F. Richards instructs the St. George Temple president to cease references to retribution in the endowment.

The First Presidency directs that prayer circles should no longer take place outside of the temple.

Joseph Smith speaks of the order of the Son of God in the Doctrine and Covenants.

D&C 84:33-38 describes the blessings of exaltation.

The Lord reveals that He intends all Israel, as revealed to Moses and others, to be "a kingdom of priests and [a] holy nation."

Exodus 28, description of the clothing of Israelite high priests.

Luke records that Paul, at Mars Hill, addressed the Athenians' worship of an "unknown God," explaining that their worship was misguided and directed towards the true God, but through idols.

Joseph Smith—History 1:69: Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery receive the Aaronic Priesthood, authorizing baptisms and other ministries, with a promise of its lasting presence on earth.

Jeremiah recounts King David's orders to anoint Solomon at the river Gihon, where Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet perform the washing and anointing, declaring Solomon king amid public rejoicing.

Joseph Smith, while translating John 5:29, received the revelation about the three degrees of glory, expanding upon the concept of resurrection and eternal reward.

Abraham 1:1-4, “a rightful heir, a High Priest, holding the right belonging to the fathers."

David expresses the blessedness of forgiveness and promises guidance from the Lord, who watches over the righteous with His eye.

Luke records Jesus narrating the Parable of the Good Samaritan, highlighting a Samaritan's compassion for a robbery victim, despite existing tensions between Samaritan and Jewish communities.

David emphasizes that the Lord's watchful eye is upon those who fear Him and hope in His mercy, offering protection and deliverance.

Paul, in 2 Corinthians 11:14, teaches that Satan can be transformed into an angel of light.

Ezekiel records the Lord pronouncing the removal of the diadem from the profane, wicked prince of Israel, signaling a shift in power and reserving the crown for its rightful heir.

D&C 76:56-58, blessings of the Melchizedek priesthood.

God, in Abraham 1:19, teaches Abraham that "I am thy God."

The Lord reveals to Joseph Smith the allowance for Saints to use water instead of wine in the sacrament, responding to the challenges they faced in obtaining sacramental wine.

Abraham 1:26, "order established by the fathers in the first generations, in the days of the first patriarchal reign."

Ethan the Ezrahite describes God's covenant with David, focusing on David's anointing with holy oil and God's promise of enduring support, protection, and the eternal establishment of his throne.

D&C 93, describes the "key of the knowledge of God" as an actual face-to-face encounter with the Lord.

D&C 42 commandment for the Saints to consecrate their properties.

Malachi prophesies that the Lord will purify the sons of Levi like silver, enabling them to offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness.

3 Nephi 11:22-26 gives instructions for performing baptism.

Instructions on administering the sacrament in D&C 20:75-79.

JoAnn Wilson opposed the replacement of an Oregon statue of Jason Lee statue with Senator Mark Hatfield, citing Hatfield's Masonic affiliations.

Introvigne explores the complex and evolving relationship between Mormonism and Freemasonry, emphasizing Joseph Smith's influence and the subsequent tensions and adaptations in rituals and beliefs.