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==Definition in the Scriptures== | ==Definition in the Scriptures== | ||
| − | The concept of temporal death is taught by several Book of Mormon prophets, while the phrase itself is introduce by Amulek, and used later by Alma and Moroni. | + | The concept of temporal death is taught by several Book of Mormon prophets, while the phrase itself is introduce by Amulek, and used later by Alma and Moroni. It is frequently contrasted with [[Spiritual Death|spiritual death]]. |
==Simplified Definition== | ==Simplified Definition== | ||
Most definitions of temporal death equate it with "physical death." While "death of the body" is one element of temporal death, this definition is insufficient to fully understand passages in restored scripture that talk about temporal death. | Most definitions of temporal death equate it with "physical death." While "death of the body" is one element of temporal death, this definition is insufficient to fully understand passages in restored scripture that talk about temporal death. | ||
Revision as of 12:10, 9 November 2009
Temporal death is a concept taught principally in the Book of Mormon, referring to both the separation of the spirit from the body (what most people today call "physical death") as well as the physical separation of mankind from Heavenly Father's dwelling place (what Alma calls being "cut off temporally from the presence of God"). These two events compose "temporal death," and both were introduced by Adam and Eve and inherited by all their children.
The phrase "temporal death" is used only eight times in the scriptures: seven times in the Book of Mormon and once in the Doctrine and Covenants (Alma 11:42; 12:16, 24; Alma 42:8; Morm. 9:13; D&C 29:42).
Definition in the Scriptures
The concept of temporal death is taught by several Book of Mormon prophets, while the phrase itself is introduce by Amulek, and used later by Alma and Moroni. It is frequently contrasted with spiritual death.
Simplified Definition
Most definitions of temporal death equate it with "physical death." While "death of the body" is one element of temporal death, this definition is insufficient to fully understand passages in restored scripture that talk about temporal death.
